Sandefjord – Tromso

Sandefjord host Tromsø in what looks like a daunting climb up the table for the home side, who sit 13th with just 20 points from 20 games, having won five, drawn five and lost ten while scoring only 18 goals. Tromsø, perched in fourth place with 35 points, have already amassed ten victories and five draws, boasting a superior goal difference of +10 after netting 37 and conceding 27. The gap of 15 points and a markedly better defensive record underline the challenge for Sandefjord, who will need to tighten up at the back to keep the match competitive. Historically, Tromsø have dominated recent meetings, and unless the hosts can turn their low‑scoring form around, the visitors are likely to extend their lead in the standings.