Brann vs KFUM Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Brann Stadion Sat, 16 May - 12:00 PM
Eliteserien
Brann SKB
Versus
KFUM KFUM
KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 12:00 PM
Round 9 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Brann welcomes KFUM to Brann Stadion for an Eliteserien regular season encounter in 2026. Currently 7th in the standings, Brann holds a commanding position over 10th-placed KFUM, bolstered by a power score of 69.36 compared to KFUM's 56.67, translating to a 12.7-point advantage that underscores Brann's superior overall strength. Form metrics further tilt the scales, with Brann at 29.56 against KFUM's modest 11.33, indicating recent momentum in Brann's favor. Playing at home provides additional edge, where Brann can leverage familiarity and crowd support. Detailed efficiency and set piece data remain unavailable due to lacking xG information and low-confidence proxies, limiting granular insights into specialized phases. Nonetheless, Brann's broader statistical dominance suggests control in possession and chance creation, while KFUM must disrupt transitions to stay competitive. This matchup pits a robust home side against a mid-table challenger seeking points on the road.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Brann enjoys a structural superiority with a 69.36 power score versus KFUM's 56.67, yielding a 12.7-point advantage.
  • Form: Brann's form score of 29.56 outpaces KFUM's 11.33 significantly.
  • Squad: Brann ranks 7th in the Eliteserien, ahead of KFUM in 10th place.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics cannot be evaluated due to absent specific data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data is unavailable as xG information is not accessible.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables for analysis are not available in the provided data.
  • Market: Brann 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | KFUM 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Brann F. Alexandersson
F. Alexandersson
VS
KFUM J. Moesgaard
J. Moesgaard
1.3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.9
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Tromsø Rank: 70 W
Rosenborg Rank: 61 D
Viking Rank: 77 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
HamKam Rank: 60 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viking Rank: 79 D
Vålerenga Rank: 59 D
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 60 W
HamKam Rank: 57 L
Aalesund Rank: 42 D
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Brann
0%
Draw
0%
Away KFUM
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.36
56.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
KFUM
Power Score
69.36
56.67
League Position
7
10
Global Rank
223
601

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Brann — Opponent-weighted form score
KFUM — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Brann KFUM

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Brann SKB Home
4 matches
KFUM KFUM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-09T01:10:03+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 9 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Brann Stadion
Capacity :
17686
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Mathias Lønne Dyngeland
Mathias Lønne Dyngeland Goalkeeper
12
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Simen Vidtun Nilsen Goalkeeper
17
Joachim Soltvedt
Joachim Soltvedt Defender
23
Thore Baardsen Pedersen
Thore Baardsen Pedersen Defender
20
Vetle Winger Dragsnes
Vetle Winger Dragsnes Defender
3
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen Defender
21
Denzel De Roeve
Denzel De Roeve Defender
15
Jonas Tviberg Torsvik
Jonas Tviberg Torsvik Defender
43
Rasmus Holten
Rasmus Holten Defender
2
Martin Hellan
Martin Hellan Defender
4
Nana Kwame Boakye
Nana Kwame Boakye Defender
6
Diop Chiekh Mbacke
Diop Chiekh Mbacke Defender
18
Jakob Lungi Sørensen
Jakob Lungi Sørensen Midfielder
16
Kristian Eriksen
Kristian Eriksen Midfielder
8
Felix Horn Myhre
Felix Horn Myhre Midfielder
10
Kristall Máni Ingason
Kristall Máni Ingason Midfielder
5
Sakarias Opsahl
Sakarias Opsahl Midfielder
19
Eggert Aron Guðmundsson
Eggert Aron Guðmundsson Midfielder
25
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
Niklas Jensen Wassberg Midfielder
11
Bård Finne
Bård Finne Attacker
7
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson Attacker
22
Sævar Atli Magnusson
Sævar Atli Magnusson Attacker
9
Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro Attacker
26
Rabbi Matondo
Rabbi Matondo Attacker
29
Noah Jean Holm
Noah Jean Holm Attacker
14
Ulrik Mathisen
Ulrik Mathisen Attacker
32
Markus Haaland
Markus Haaland Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Emil Gundelach Ødegaard
Emil Gundelach Ødegaard Goalkeeper
25
Håvar Grøntvedt Jensen
Håvar Grøntvedt Jensen Goalkeeper
12
Krzysztof Bąkowski
Krzysztof Bąkowski Goalkeeper
33
Amin Nouri
Amin Nouri Defender
19
Eirik Franke Saunes
Eirik Franke Saunes Defender
3
Ayoub Aleesami
Ayoub Aleesami Defender
13
Brage Skaret
Brage Skaret Defender
5
Fredrik Tobias Berglie
Fredrik Tobias Berglie Defender
4
Momodou Lion Njie
Momodou Lion Njie Defender
—
Joachim Prent-Eckbo
Joachim Prent-Eckbo Defender
16
Jonas Lange Hjorth
Jonas Lange Hjorth Defender
2
Daniel Schneider
Daniel Schneider Defender
7
Robin Rasch
Robin Rasch Midfielder
9
Martin Tangen Vinjor
Martin Tangen Vinjor Midfielder
27
Tore André Sørås
Tore André Sørås Midfielder
21
Sander Hansen Sjøkvist
Sander Hansen Sjøkvist Midfielder
6
Mansour Sinyan
Mansour Sinyan Midfielder
8
Simen Hestnes
Simen Hestnes Midfielder
14
Håkon Helland Hoseth
Håkon Helland Hoseth Midfielder
30
Marko Vuckovic
Marko Vuckovic Midfielder
23
Magnus Wolff Eikrem
Magnus Wolff Eikrem Attacker
10
Moussa Njie
Moussa Njie Attacker
28
Magnus Retsius Grødem
Magnus Retsius Grødem Attacker
17
Teodor Haltvik
Teodor Haltvik Attacker
11
Bilal Njie
Bilal Njie Attacker
42
David Hickson Gyedu
David Hickson Gyedu Attacker
22
Bjørn Martin Kristensen
Bjørn Martin Kristensen Attacker
18
Rasmus Eggen Vinge
Rasmus Eggen Vinge Attacker
20
Mostafa Najafzadeh
Mostafa Najafzadeh Attacker

CONCLUSION

Brann enters this Eliteserien fixture as the clear favorite, armed with a substantial power and form edge over KFUM. The 12.7-point power advantage and superior 29.56 form score position Brann to dictate proceedings at home, where venue familiarity amplifies their strengths. KFUM, languishing in 10th, faces an uphill battle without standout counters in available metrics. Absent detailed efficiency, transition, or set piece insights due to data limitations, Brann's holistic dominance points to a controlled display with higher chance quality. KFUM's path to points hinges on defensive resilience and opportunistic play, but Brann's profile suggests a victory to consolidate their top-half standing.

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