Brann vs Fredrikstad preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Brann Stadion Sat, 2 May - 4:00 PM
Eliteserien
Brann SKB
Fredrikstad Fredrikstad
KICKOFF : Sat, 2 May - 4:00 PM
Round 7 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Brann welcomes Fredrikstad to Brann Stadion for an Eliteserien regular season fixture in 2026. Brann enters as the marginally stronger team, boasting a power score of 21.46 compared to Fredrikstad's 20.17, translating to a 1.3-point advantage. Despite Brann's 14th place in the league table, their form score of 16.56 significantly outpaces Fredrikstad's 11.44 from the 9th spot, suggesting recent momentum favors the hosts. No specific last outing details are available, leaving focus on broader trends. League positions highlight Fredrikstad's slight edge in consistency, but Brann's home venue could level the playing field. Set piece and efficiency data remain unavailable due to absent xG metrics and low-confidence proxies, limiting granular insights into dead-ball threats or overall sharpness. This encounter shapes early-season narratives, with Brann aiming to leverage power and form against a mid-table challenger.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Brann holds a 1.3-point power advantage over Fredrikstad with scores of 21.46 to 20.17.
  • Form: Brann's form score of 16.56 exceeds Fredrikstad's 11.44.
  • Squad: Power scores position Brann's squad as superior to Fredrikstad's.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition play data is not available.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data unavailable due to lack of xG and low confidence.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables unavailable for this matchup.
  • Market: Brann 59.7% (Δ+0%) | Draw 22.3% (Δ+0%) | Fredrikstad 18.1% (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
Fredrikstad A. Hagen
A. Hagen
0.82
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.3
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: D
Rosenborg Rank: D
Viking Rank: L
Sandefjord Rank: L
HamKam Rank: W
Tromsø Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viking Rank: L
Kristiansund Rank: L
Vålerenga Rank: D
Aalesund Rank: W
KFUM Rank: W
Tromsø Rank: L
11
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
11 - 2 - 5
5
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Brann
59.66%
Draw
22.28%
Away Fredrikstad
18.06%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
21.46
20.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
Fredrikstad
Power Score
21.46
20.17
League Position
14
9
Global Rank
-
-

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.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 18 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Brann SKB Home
18 matches
Fredrikstad Fredrikstad Away
Match Record
11
Wins
5
2
Draws
2
5
Losses
11
Goals
40
Goals Scored
25
25
Goals Conceded
40
+15
Goal Difference
-15
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-27T00:32:46+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 02, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 7 · 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
40
Jesper Nerhus Eikrem
Jesper Nerhus Eikrem 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
Oystein Ovretveit
Oystein Ovretveit Goalkeeper
25
Ole Langbråten
Ole Langbråten Goalkeeper
77
Martin Børsheim
Martin Børsheim Goalkeeper
5
Simen Rafn
Simen Rafn Defender
13
Sondre Sørløkk
Sondre Sørløkk Defender
16
Daniel Eid
Daniel Eid Defender
12
Ulrik Fredriksen
Ulrik Fredriksen Defender
28
Solomon Owusu
Solomon Owusu Defender
4
Fredrik Holmé
Fredrik Holmé Defender
17
Sigurd Kvile
Sigurd Kvile Defender
3
Alexander Andresen
Alexander Andresen Defender
19
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem Defender
18
Jonathan Vonheim Norbye
Jonathan Vonheim Norbye Defender
26
Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen
Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen Defender
2
Kennedy David Ikechukwu Okpaleke
Kennedy David Ikechukwu Okpaleke Defender
27
Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy
Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy Defender
6
Samuel Holm
Samuel Holm Midfielder
24
Leonard Owusu
Leonard Owusu Midfielder
21
Rocco Robert Shein
Rocco Robert Shein Midfielder
7
Benjamin Thoresen Faraas
Benjamin Thoresen Faraas Midfielder
14
Max Mattias Nilsson
Max Mattias Nilsson Midfielder
9
Salim Laghzaoui
Salim Laghzaoui Midfielder
20
Oskar Øhlenschlæger
Oskar Øhlenschlæger Midfielder
15
Eirik Julius Granaas
Eirik Julius Granaas Midfielder
10
Johannes Andres Nunez Godoy
Johannes Andres Nunez Godoy Attacker
23
Henrik Skogvold
Henrik Skogvold Attacker

CONCLUSION

Brann's power and form edges position them favorably at home against Fredrikstad, despite the visitors' higher league standing at 9th versus 14th. The 1.3-point power differential underscores Brann's structural superiority, while superior recent form hints at tactical sharpness. Absent detailed set piece and efficiency stats temper deeper analysis, but Brann's venue advantage at Brann Stadion tips the balance. Fredrikstad's mid-table resilience demands respect, potentially leading to a cagey affair. Expect Brann to control possession and press for a narrow victory in this balanced Eliteserien clash.