Sandefjord vs Aalesund preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Komplett Arena Sun, 3 May - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
Sandefjord Sandefjord
Aalesund Aalesund
KICKOFF : Sun, 3 May - 3:00 PM
Round 7 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sandefjord welcomes Aalesund to Komplett Arena for an Eliteserien regular season encounter in 2026. Positioned 8th in the standings, Sandefjord holds a commanding edge over bottom-dwelling 16th-placed Aalesund. The hosts boast a power score of 22.02 compared to the visitors' 12.32, translating to a 9.7-point advantage that underscores their status as the stronger team. Form metrics further favor Sandefjord at 11.78 against Aalesund's modest 5.72, suggesting momentum swings their way. Lacking recent outing details, both sides enter with questions, yet Sandefjord's higher league placement hints at squad depth superiority. Set piece analysis reveals low-confidence proxy data with no xG available, limiting insights into dead-ball threats. Efficiency and transition stats remain absent, focusing attention on overall power dynamics. This fixture pits stability against desperation, with Sandefjord poised to exploit weaknesses.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sandefjord possesses a 9.7-point power advantage over Aalesund, with scores of 22.02 to 12.32.
  • Form: Hosts lead in form at 11.78 versus Aalesund's 5.72 score.
  • Squad: Sandefjord ranks 8th in the league while Aalesund sits 16th.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition performance metrics are not detailed in current analysis.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats rely on low-confidence proxies without xG data for either team.
  • xVariable: xG variables remain unavailable due to add-on not enabled.
  • Market: Sandefjord 52.9% (Δ+0.7%) | Draw 23.6% (Δ-0.5%) | Aalesund 23.5% (Δ-0.3%).
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
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
VS
Aalesund K. Rekdal
K. Rekdal
1.78
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.5
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: L
Rosenborg Rank: D
Brann Rank: W
KFUM Rank: W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: L
Vålerenga Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kristiansund Rank: D
Bodø / Glimt Rank: L
KFUM Rank: D
Fredrikstad Rank: L
Start Rank: D
Lillestrøm Rank: L
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 3 - 7
7
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sandefjord
52.93%
Draw
23.61%
Away Aalesund
23.46%

Movement

Changes since opening
Sandefjord
+0.73%
Draw
-0.45%
Aalesund
-0.28%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
22.02
12.32
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sandefjord
Aalesund
Power Score
22.02
12.32
League Position
8
16
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.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 16 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sandefjord Sandefjord Home
16 matches
Aalesund Aalesund Away
Match Record
6
Wins
7
3
Draws
3
7
Losses
6
Goals
23
Goals Scored
20
20
Goals Conceded
23
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-27T01:21:49+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 03, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 7 · Regular Season
Stadium
Komplett Arena
Capacity
6582
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
1
Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg
Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg Goalkeeper
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
16
Håkon Krogelien
Håkon Krogelien Defender
26
Filip Loftesnes-Bjune
Filip Loftesnes-Bjune Defender
47
Stian Kristiansen
Stian Kristiansen Defender
2
Zinedin Smajlovic
Zinedin Smajlovic Defender
5
Gustav Højbjerg
Gustav Højbjerg Defender
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk Midfielder
8
Robin Dzabic
Robin Dzabic Midfielder
10
Ruben Kristensen Alte
Ruben Kristensen Alte Midfielder
37
Jakob Vester Nielsen
Jakob Vester Nielsen Midfielder
14
Edvard Sundbö Pettersen
Edvard Sundbö Pettersen Midfielder
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby Attacker
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker
11
Nikolaj Moller
Nikolaj Moller Attacker
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen Attacker
19
Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen
Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen Attacker
17
Foster Apetorgbor
Foster Apetorgbor Attacker

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

CONCLUSION

Sandefjord approaches this home fixture with clear superiority in power ratings and form, positioning them to dominate proceedings at Komplett Arena. Aalesund's lower standing and weaker metrics signal a tough challenge ahead, potentially exposing defensive frailties. Without granular efficiency or set-piece edges, the contest hinges on Sandefjord's ability to convert advantages into control. Visitors must disrupt transitions to harbor hopes, but structural gaps loom large. Expect the hosts to press their claims effectively, leveraging league position for confidence. This Eliteserien bout underscores Sandefjord's ascent against Aalesund's survival scrap.