Aalesund vs Brann Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Color Line Stadion Wed, 20 May - 6:00 PM
Eliteserien
Aalesund Aalesund
Versus
Brann SKB
KICKOFF : Wed, 20 May - 6:00 PM
Round 8 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Aalesund welcome Brann to Color Line Stadion for an Eliteserien regular season encounter in 2026, with the hosts rooted at 16th in the standings amid relegation pressures. Brann, comfortably positioned 8th, arrive with substantial momentum, holding a power score of 69.49 that dwarfs Aalesund's 44.89 and grants a clear 24.6-point edge. Form metrics underscore this disparity, as Brann's 21.33 rating towers over Aalesund's 5.78, signaling recent struggles for the home side. No recent match details emerge for either team, leaving focus on broader trends. Advanced analytics prove scarce: efficiency figures absent, while set-piece data relies on low-confidence proxies without xG support. Aalesund must harness home advantage against Brann's structural superiority, yet visitors' league perch hints at control. This fixture contrasts desperation with assurance in Norway's top flight.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Brann possesses a 24.6-point power advantage with a score of 69.49 versus Aalesund's 44.89.
  • Form: Brann's form score reaches 21.33, far exceeding Aalesund's 5.78.
  • Squad: Aalesund occupies 16th place domestically, while Brann sits 8th.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency metrics available for either team in this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition play data unavailable from current statistics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats use low-confidence proxies without xG for both squads.
  • xVariable: xG data absent across set-piece categories for Aalesund and Brann.
  • Market: Projection split: Aalesund 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Brann 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
Aalesund Aalesund
Aalesund
VS
Brann Brann
Brann
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.27
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosenborg Rank: 63 D
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 D
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 82 L
KFUM Rank: 56 D
Fredrikstad Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
KFUM Rank: 56 D
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Tromsø Rank: 70 W
Rosenborg Rank: 61 D
Viking Rank: 79 L
Sandefjord Rank: 63 L
7
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
7 - 6 - 13
13
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

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

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
44.89
69.49
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Aalesund
Brann
Power Score
44.89
69.49
League Position
16
8
Global Rank
980
226

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 26 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Aalesund Aalesund Home
26 matches
Brann SKB Away
Match Record
7
Wins
13
6
Draws
6
13
Losses
7
Goals
35
Goals Scored
47
47
Goals Conceded
35
-12
Goal Difference
+12

Data last updated: 2026-05-13T01:09:23+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 20, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 8 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Color Line Stadion
Capacity :
10778
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Kristoffer Klaesson
Kristoffer Klaesson Goalkeeper
26
Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen
Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen Goalkeeper
45
Philip Sandvik Aukland
Philip Sandvik Aukland Defender
22
Emil Engqvist
Emil Engqvist Defender
16
Jakob Nyland Ørsal
Jakob Nyland Ørsal Defender
3
Olafur Gudmundsson
Olafur Gudmundsson Defender
14
Uba Charles Nwokoma
Uba Charles Nwokoma Defender
5
Alexander Hammer Kjelsen
Alexander Hammer Kjelsen Defender
2
Marius Andersen
Marius Andersen Defender
25
Ulrik Valderhaug Syversen
Ulrik Valderhaug Syversen Defender
4
Simen Vatne Haram
Simen Vatne Haram Defender
10
Mathias Kristensen
Mathias Kristensen Midfielder
7
Kristoffer Nesso
Kristoffer Nesso Midfielder
11
Davíð Snær Jóhannsson
Davíð Snær Jóhannsson Midfielder
18
Elias Kristoffer Hagen
Elias Kristoffer Hagen Midfielder
6
Håkon Butli Hammer
Håkon Butli Hammer Midfielder
21
Mathias Christensen
Mathias Christensen Midfielder
66
Janus Seehusen
Janus Seehusen Midfielder
8
Henrik Molvær Melland
Henrik Molvær Melland Midfielder
9
Paul Ngongo Iversen
Paul Ngongo Iversen Attacker
17
Elias Heggland Myrlid
Elias Heggland Myrlid Attacker
15
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch Attacker
39
Kristian Hemmingsen Lonnebu
Kristian Hemmingsen Lonnebu Attacker
20
Ivan Cabrel Djantou Tchaboutang
Ivan Cabrel Djantou Tchaboutang Attacker
27
Marcus Haagensen Reed
Marcus Haagensen Reed Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Mathias Lønne Dyngeland
Mathias Lønne Dyngeland Goalkeeper
12
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Simen Vidtun Nilsen Goalkeeper
36
Håkon Melås Hellesøy
Håkon Melås Hellesøy 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

CONCLUSION

Brann enters as the standout force, leveraging superior power and form to challenge Aalesund's survival bid at Color Line Stadion. The 24.6-point gap underscores visitors' edge, amplified by Aalesund's lowly 16th position against Brann's solid 8th. Absent detailed efficiency or set-piece insights, raw metrics point to Brann dictating terms through better recent output. Home support may spark Aalesund, but structural deficits loom large. Expect Brann to press advantages in open play, testing hosts' resolve early. This Eliteserien tilt favors the away side's consistency over desperation.

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