Brann vs HamKam preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Brann Stadion Sun, 16 Aug - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
BrannSKB
HamKamHamKam
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 3:00 PM
Round 18 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Brann welcome HamKam to Brann Stadion for a regular season Eliteserien encounter in 2026. The home side enters with a power score of 71.27 against the visitors 63.33, establishing a clear 7.9 point advantage that underscores their stronger overall profile. Sitting sixth in the domestic table, Brann will look to leverage home conditions against an eighth placed HamKam outfit. Form metrics further separate the teams with Brann recording 18.89 and HamKam at 10.28. Limited historical outing details are available for either side ahead of kickoff. Set piece evaluations carry low confidence levels after proxy data was applied to both squads. The contest shapes up as a mid table battle where structural edges may influence proceedings on the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Brann hold a 7.9 point power advantage over HamKam with scores of 71.27 to 63.33.
  • Form: Brann post a form score of 18.89 while HamKam register 10.28.
  • Squad: Brann occupy sixth place domestically compared to HamKam in eighth.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics for the fixture are not available in current data.
  • Transition: Transition details remain unspecified ahead of this league meeting.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied to both teams.
  • xVariable: Brann are identified as the stronger team entering the match.
  • Market: Baseline split: Brann 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | HamKam 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 E. Horneland
E. Horneland
VS
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.38
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosenborg Rank: 67 W
Vålerenga Rank: 61 L
Molde Rank: 68 W
Start Rank: 54 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 66 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 86 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aalesund Rank: 50 D
Vålerenga Rank: 65 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 64 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Tromsø Rank: 73 L
Sandefjord Rank: 63 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.27
63.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
HamKam
Power Score
71.27
63.33
League Position
6
8
Global Rank
253
489

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Brann SKB Home
5 matches
HamKam HamKam Away
Match Record
4
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
4
Goals
12
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
12
+8
Goal Difference
-8
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:24:48+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 18 · Regular Season
Stadium
Brann Stadion
Capacity
17686
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mohammad Usman Aslam

Expected Lineup

Referee : Mohammad Usman Aslam

Starting XI ▼

1
Mathias Dyngeland
Mathias Dyngeland Goalkeeper
6.76
29
Noah Holm
Noah Holm Centre Forward
7.13
19
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson Attacker
6.56
9
Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro Attacker
7.43
25
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
Niklas Jensen Wassberg Central Midfield
6.5
21
Denzel De Roeve
Denzel De Roeve Right Back
7.04
3
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen Right Back
6.86
10
Kristall Máni Ingason
Kristall Máni Ingason Central Midfield
7.02
17
Joachim Soltvedt
Joachim Soltvedt Left Back
7.01
18
Jacob Lungi Sørensen
Jacob Lungi Sørensen Central Midfield
7.12
23
Thore Pedersen
Thore Pedersen Left Back
6.69
Referee : Mohammad Usman Aslam

Starting XI ▼

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
6.9
29
Blerton Isufi
Blerton Isufi Attacker
6.5
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin Attacker
6.48
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård Central Midfield
6.64
7
V. Jónsson
V. Jónsson Left Back
6.7
14
L. Mares
L. Mares Central Midfield
6.69
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Central Midfield
7.14
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
Ethan Amundsen Day Left Back
6.81
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad Centre Back
6.58
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Right Back
7.01
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Right Back
7.11

CONCLUSION

Brann are positioned to dictate terms at home given their superior power rating and domestic standing. HamKam will need to show resilience to counter the hosts structural strengths and higher form indicators. With both sides lacking recent outing specifics the emphasis falls on current league positions and overall team profiles. Low confidence surrounds set piece elements which may limit tactical previews in that area. The encounter offers a platform for Brann to build momentum while HamKam seek to close the gap in the standings. Expect a competitive league fixture shaped by home advantage and differing squad metrics throughout the ninety minutes.