Apollon vs Brann preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Alphamega Stadium Tue, 11 Aug - 5:00 PM
Europa Conference League
KICKOFF : Tue, 11 Aug - 5:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2

CONTEXT

Apollon welcomes Brann to Alphamega Stadium for the second leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round encounter. The Cypriot side enters with a notable power advantage of 11.3 points according to underlying metrics. Home form registers at 38.89 while the visitors sit at 27.78. Both clubs operate without recent domestic league positioning data since the tie spans international competition. Structural elements favor Apollon through venue familiarity and squad depth considerations. Set piece information remains limited with low confidence indicators and proxy reliance noted across both attacks and defenses. Efficiency details stay unavailable at present. Transition phases and squad compositions will likely shape proceedings as the hosts aim to leverage their edge in this international cup setting.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Apollon holds an 11.3 point power advantage over Brann in this Europa Conference League qualifier.
  • Form: Home form scores 38.89 compared to 27.78 for the away side.
  • Squad: Squad depth favors Apollon in this international cup matchup.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition play will influence outcomes given limited recent outing data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: Underlying variables point to Apollon as the stronger team overall.
  • Market: Projection split: Apollon 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
Apollon H. Losada
H. Losada
VS
Brann E. Horneland
E. Horneland
2.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brann Rank: 72 D
Dila Rank: W
Dila Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Apollon Rank: D
Universitatea Cluj Rank: 72 W
Universitatea Cluj Rank: 73 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

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.
41.11
29.77
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Apollon
Brann
Power Score
41.11
29.77
League Position
-
-
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
Apollon Opponent-weighted form score
Brann Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Apollon Brann

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 11, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2
Stadium
Alphamega Stadium
Capacity
10900
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

41
Peter Leeuwenburgh
Peter Leeuwenburgh Goalkeeper
22
Philip Kühn
Philip Kühn Goalkeeper
31
Konstantinos Stylianou
6
Connor Goldson
Connor Goldson Defender
44
Josef Kvída
Josef Kvída Defender
14
Giorgos Malekkides
4
Emanuel Aiwu
Emanuel Aiwu Defender
19
Nearchos Zinonos
Nearchos Zinonos Defender
37
Leonidas Konomis
Leonidas Konomis Defender
26
Andreas Shikkis
Andreas Shikkis Defender
77
Ivan Ljubic
Ivan Ljubic Midfielder
27
Gaëtan Weissbeck
Gaëtan Weissbeck Midfielder
5
Morgan Brown
Morgan Brown Midfielder
20
Danilo Spoljaric
Danilo Spoljaric Midfielder
18
Andreas Athanasiou
Andreas Athanasiou Midfielder
9
Alen Ožbolt
Alen Ožbolt Attacker
23
Brandon Thomas Llamas
86
Christos Charalambous
Christos Charalambous Attacker
11
Evangelos Andreou
Savvas Sofokleous
Savvas Sofokleous Attacker
17
Clinton Duodu
Clinton Duodu Attacker
89
Robertos Rotis
Robertos Rotis Attacker

Squad

12
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Simen Vidtun Nilsen Goalkeeper
Tom Bramel
Tom Bramel Goalkeeper
36
Håkon Melås Hellesøy
17
Joachim Soltvedt
Joachim Soltvedt Defender
20
Vetle Winger Dragsnes
21
Denzel De Roeve
Denzel De Roeve Defender
15
Jonas Tviberg Torsvik
4
Nana Kwame Boakye
Nana Kwame Boakye Defender
6
Diop Chiekh Mbacke
Diop Chiekh Mbacke Defender
18
Jakob Lungi Sørensen
16
Kristian Eriksen
Kristian Eriksen Midfielder
8
Felix Horn Myhre
Felix Horn Myhre Midfielder
10
Kristall Máni Ingason
5
Sakarias Opsahl
Sakarias Opsahl Midfielder
19
Eggert Aron Guðmundsson
25
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
11
Bård Finne
Bård Finne Attacker
22
Sævar Atli Magnusson
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
30
Chinedu Cyprain Ononogbo
Chinedu Cyprain Ononogbo Attacker

CONCLUSION

Apollon carries momentum into the return fixture at home where their power metrics suggest control over proceedings against Brann. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece insights leaves room for in-game adjustments to decide key moments. Squad resources and venue factors align in favor of the hosts who seek to advance in the competition. Brann must find ways to disrupt transitions and exploit any lapses in structure. Overall the encounter promises tactical discipline from both sides with the stronger rated team expected to dictate tempo throughout the ninety minutes.