Brann vs Start preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Brann Stadion Sun, 12 Jul - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
Brann SKB
Start Start
KICKOFF : Sun, 12 Jul - 3:00 PM
Round 13 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Brann welcomes Start to Brann Stadion for an Eliteserien regular season fixture in the 2026 campaign. The hosts sit eleventh in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy sixteenth place. A clear power differential separates the sides with Brann holding a twenty-two point edge overall. Recent form also tilts toward the home team which carries a higher rating than its opponent. Both clubs operate without recent match data to refine expectations further. Venue familiarity could shape proceedings given the setting at Brann Stadion. Limited underlying metrics leave several areas reliant on proxy assessments rather than direct observations. The encounter therefore hinges on current league positions and relative team strengths.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Brann occupies eleventh place domestically while Start sits sixteenth.
  • Form: Brann records a form score of 23.78 compared to Start's 10.61.
  • Squad: Brann enters as the stronger side according to overall power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both participating teams.
  • Transition: Transition phase statistics are not provided in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied for both sides.
  • xVariable: Brann holds a power score of 67.06 against Start's 45.05.
  • Market: Baseline split: Brann 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Start 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 Brann
Brann
VS
Start Start
Start
1.08
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.58
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 60 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 82 L
Aalesund Rank: 46 L
KFUM Rank: 57 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Tromsø Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 L
Vålerenga Rank: 59 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 82 L
Viking Rank: 79 L
Tromsø Rank: 68 D
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 82 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

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

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.06
45.05
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
Start
Power Score
67.06
45.05
League Position
11
16
Global Rank
270
763

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Brann SKB Home
0 matches
Start Start Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:07:57+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 12, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 13 · 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
Tom Bramel
Tom Bramel 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
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
Jacob Pryts Larsen
Jacob Pryts Larsen Goalkeeper
38
Jasper Silva Torkildsen
Jasper Silva Torkildsen Goalkeeper
13
Sebastian Griesbeck
Sebastian Griesbeck Defender
6
John Olav Norheim
John Olav Norheim Defender
29
Erlend Dahl Reitan
Erlend Dahl Reitan Defender
2
Fredrik Mani Pålerud
Fredrik Mani Pålerud Defender
19
Kristoffer Tønnessen
Kristoffer Tønnessen Defender
3
Altin Ujkani
Altin Ujkani Defender
27
Ousmane Diallo Toure
Ousmane Diallo Toure Defender
5
Omar Jebali
Omar Jebali Defender
Deni Dashaev
Deni Dashaev Defender
4
Johan Meyer
Johan Meyer Defender
14
Markus Soomets
Markus Soomets Midfielder
11
Eirik Schulze
Eirik Schulze Midfielder
23
Erlend Segberg
Erlend Segberg Midfielder
18
Mikael Ugland
Mikael Ugland Midfielder
10
Steve Regis Mvoue
Steve Regis Mvoue Midfielder
16
Tom Strannegard
Tom Strannegard Midfielder
30
Lukas Hjelleset Gausdal
Lukas Hjelleset Gausdal Midfielder
37
Filip Strømland Lien
Filip Strømland Lien Midfielder
20
Håkon Lorentzen
Håkon Lorentzen Attacker
22
James Ampofo
James Ampofo Attacker
15
Marius Nordal
Marius Nordal Attacker
7
Alexander Figueiredo Gurendal
Alexander Figueiredo Gurendal Attacker
Ahmed Adebayo Basher
Ahmed Adebayo Basher Attacker
17
Jesper Cornelius
Jesper Cornelius Attacker

CONCLUSION

Brann prepares to leverage its superior power rating and domestic standing when facing Start at home. The visitors arrive with lower form indicators and a bottom-table position that may constrain their approach. Venue conditions at Brann Stadion offer the hosts an established environment to dictate early tempo. Absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures shifts focus toward broader squad assessments. Set piece evaluations carry reduced reliability due to proxy reliance and limited data depth. Overall dynamics point toward Brann controlling proceedings through positional advantage and recent performance levels. Start will need to overcome these structural gaps to secure a positive result on the road.