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29 May 2026

17:00 (UTC+0)

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Sarpsborg 08 FF

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Two Eliteserien mid-table rivals clash as Brann host Sarpsborg 08 FF at Brann Stadion, with both sides desperate to climb towards the European spots but struggling with inconsistency and significant injury lists.

Home Motivation

Medium

Brann is motivated to secure points to move closer to the European qualification spots in the Eliteserien, currently sitting 8th but 11 points adrift of 2nd place.

Away Motivation

High

Sarpsborg 08 FF is motivated to gain points to improve their league position and increase their buffer from the relegation zone. They are currently 9th, two points above the relegation zone.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

1.95

Goals scored per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.31

Brann's attacking output, trending at 1.95 goals per game in recent form, is significantly higher than Sarpsborg 08 FF's 1.31, suggesting a stronger offensive threat at home.

0.17

xG difference

All comps (EWMA)

-0.04

Brann holds a positive xG difference of 0.17 on a recent-form basis, indicating they create more quality chances than they concede, while Sarpsborg 08 FF is in negative territory at -0.04.

4.45

Shots on target against

All comps (EWMA)

5.36

Brann is tighter at the back, conceding 4.45 shots on target per game in recent form, compared to Sarpsborg 08 FF giving up 5.36, indicating defensive vulnerability for the visitors.

58%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

45%

Brann dominates possession with a recent-form average of 58%, significantly higher than Sarpsborg 08 FF's 45%, suggesting they will control the tempo and territory of the match.

6.23

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

5.03

Brann earns more corners, averaging 6.23 per game in recent form compared to Sarpsborg 08 FF's 5.03, indicating sustained attacking pressure and potential for set-piece opportunities.

1.5

PPG (season venue)

Season record at venue

0.6

This season, Brann averages 1.5 points per game at home, significantly outperforming Sarpsborg 08 FF's 0.6 points per game away, highlighting a strong home advantage for Brann.

Form & Streaks

Brann has won 6 of their last 10 Eliteserien home matches (6W,1D,3L in 10).

Sarpsborg 08 FF have lost 7 of their last 10 matches across all competitions at venue (3W,0D,7L in 10).

Sarpsborg 08 FF has lost 6 of their last 10 Eliteserien away matches (4W,0D,6L in 10).

Tactical Overview

Brann enter this clash on the back of two consecutive Eliteserien defeats away from home, falling 1-3 to Bodo/Glimt and 1-2 to Aalesund. Their home form, however, tells a different story, with three wins and only one loss in their last four Eliteserien home matches, including a 2-1 victory over KFUM Oslo and a 3-1 win against Fredrikstad. They look to their attacking duo, Noah Jean Holm and Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson, for inspiration, though a lengthy injury list particularly impacts their defense and midfield depth, including the absence of first-choice goalkeeper M. Dyngeland. On a recent-form basis, Brann is trending at 1.65 xG created per game compared to Sarpsborg 08 FF's 1.67, but their xG difference of 0.17 per game is superior to Sarpsborg 08 FF's -0.04, indicating a better balance. Sarpsborg 08 FF, sitting just behind Brann in 9th, secured a crucial 2-1 home win against Molde last time out, but their away form is dire, with four consecutive league road losses, conceding 10 goals in their last five away fixtures. They rely on Daniel Karlsbakk up front and Sondre Sörli in midfield, but key defensive absences like S. Rosted and potential doubt for P. Reinhardsen weaken their backline.

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Lineup Updates

Based on reports

Key Players

Brann lean on Noah Jean Holm and Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson in attack, Felix Horn Myhre in midfield, with Vetle Dragsnes at the back.

Absences

N. Boakye

Knee Injury

OUT

N. Castro

Achilles Tendon Injury

OUT

D. De Roeve

Injury

OUT

M. Dyngeland

Muscle Injury

OUT

E. Gudmundsson

Knee Injury

OUT

S. Magnusson

Knee Injury

OUT

S. Opsahl

Foot Injury

OUT

T. Pedersen

Elbow Injury

OUT

J. Sorensen

Ankle Injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Brann lean on Noah Jean Holm and Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson in attack, Felix Horn Myhre in midfield, with Vetle Dragsnes at the back.

Absences

N. Boakye

Knee Injury

OUT

N. Castro

Achilles Tendon Injury

OUT

D. De Roeve

Injury

OUT

M. Dyngeland

Muscle Injury

OUT

E. Gudmundsson

Knee Injury

OUT

S. Magnusson

Knee Injury

OUT

S. Opsahl

Foot Injury

OUT

T. Pedersen

Elbow Injury

OUT

J. Sorensen

Ankle Injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Sarpsborg 08 FF lean on Daniel Karlsbakk in attack, Sondre Sörli in midfield, with Bjorn Utvik and Anders Hiim at the back.

Absences

J. Berget

Injury

OUT

F. Carstensen

Injury

OUT

M. Opoku

Ankle Injury

OUT

S. Rosted

Ankle Injury

OUT

A. Sher

International duty

OUT

P. Reinhardsen

Injury

DOUBT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

S. Sletner

5 matches officiated · 2026/27

average

Referee S. Sletner, officiating 5 Eliteserien games this season, is characterized as having an average strictness. With low confidence in the data, it's best to expect a standard officiating approach without a strong tendency towards high or low card counts for this specific match. This referee's style is unlikely to push the Over/Under cards lines in either direction.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

12C, drizzle (0.2mm)

Temperature

12.3°C

Rain Chance

25%

Wind

14 km/h

Humidity

87%

The weather conditions of 12C with light drizzle (0.2mm/h) and moderate wind gusts (32 km/h) are not expected to significantly impact the flow or outcome of this Eliteserien match. Pitches at this level are designed to handle such conditions without affecting ball movement or player performance in a way that would alter betting markets.

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