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Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Brann Stadion Today - 5:15 PM
Eliteserien
Brann SKB
2 – 2
2ND HALF 78
Rosenborg RBK
Live : 2nd Half Today 5:15 PM
Round 16 Regular Season
Niklas Castro - 14'
Kristall Máni Ingason - 75'
Goal
|
Goal
Amin Chiakha - 62' (P)
Iver Fossum - 67'

Events

2ND-HALF
78'
Event
Adrian Pereira
5th Yellowcard
Event
Kristall Máni Ingason
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
75'
73'
Event
Johan Johanessen Bakke → Iver Fossum
5th Substitution
Event
Kristian Eriksen → Niklas Jensen Wassberg
3rd Substitution
69'
Event
Kristall Máni Ingason → Eggert Aron Gudmundsson 
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Thore Pedersen
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
Event
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
68'
68'
Event
Jesper Reitan-Sunde → David Duris
1st Substitution
68'
Event
Aslak Witry → Jonas Svensson
2nd Substitution
67'
Event
Iver Fossum
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
62'
Event
Amin Chiakha
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
61'
Event
Jonas Svensson
Penalty awarded
59'
Event
Amin Chiakha
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Niklas Castro
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
14'
2'
Event
Emil Konradsen Ceide
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Statistics

Possession
SKB
44%
RBK
56%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 5
2 Shots 3
22 Dangerous attacks 81
47 Possession 53
2 Corners 11
7 Free kicks 9
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
10 Goal Kicks 4
2 Substitutions 3
20 Throwins 30
15 Dribble Attempts 14
6 Successful Dribbles 5
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36

Attacking

48 Attacks 120
0 Big Chances Missed 3
4 Counter Attacks 3

Possession

47 Long Passes 39
321 Passes 351
237 Successful Passes 264
74 Successful Passes Percentage 75
7 Key Passes 11
14 Successful Long Passes 19
30 Successful Long Passes Percentage 49

Defensive

4 Saves 2
24 Tackles 20
9 Interceptions 11
46 Duels Won 50

Build-up

4 Total Crosses 24
3 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

10 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Tore Hansen

Starting XI ▼

1
Mathias Dyngeland
Mathias Dyngeland Goalkeeper
6.75
3
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (C) Defender
6.82
17
Joachim Soltvedt
Joachim Soltvedt Defender
7.04
21
Denzel De Roeve
Denzel De Roeve Defender
7.09
23
Thore Pedersen
Thore Pedersen Defender
6.72
8
Felix Horn Myhre
Felix Horn Myhre Midfielder
6.94
18
Jacob Lungi Sørensen
Jacob Lungi Sørensen Midfielder
7.05
25
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
Niklas Jensen Wassberg Midfielder
6.5
16
Kristian Eriksen
Kristian Eriksen
Midfielder69'
6.66
9
Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro Attacker
7.51
19
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson Attacker
7.26
10
Kristall Máni Ingason
Kristall Máni Ingason
Attacker69'
6.98
29
Noah Holm
Noah Holm Attacker
7.17
Referee : Tore Hansen

Starting XI ▼

1
Leopold Wahlstedt
Leopold Wahlstedt Goalkeeper
6.9
4
Mikkel Konradsen Ceide
Mikkel Konradsen Ceide Defender
6.89
19
Adrian Pereira
Adrian Pereira Defender
6.55
21
Tomas Nemcik
Tomas Nemcik Defender
6.99
22
Jonas Svensson
Jonas Svensson (C) Defender
6.86
16
Aslak Witry
Aslak Witry
Defender68'
6.71
8
Iver Fossum
Iver Fossum Midfielder
6.95
25
Johan Johanessen Bakke
Johan Johanessen Bakke
Midfielder73'
6.38
10
Ole Selnæs
Ole Selnæs Midfielder
7.27
17
Mads Bomholt
Mads Bomholt Midfielder
6.96
18
Amin Chiakha
Amin Chiakha Attacker
6.98
29
David Duris
David Duris Attacker
6.58
14
Jesper Reitan-Sunde
Jesper Reitan-Sunde
Attacker68'
6.66
35
Emil Konradsen Ceide
Emil Konradsen Ceide Attacker
6.91

CONTEXT

Entering the second half at minute 45, Brann maintains its position as the live leader against Rosenborg in a contest where the home side was identified pre-match as the stronger team. Rosenborg has claimed the majority of possession and created the greater share of expected goal opportunities, yet Brann continues to hold qualitative control on the pitch. Efficiency for the home side registers below structural expectations while the overall deviation between live events and pre-match signals remains in line. No red cards have been shown to either side, allowing both teams to operate at full strength. The projection alignment stays neutral as the second half unfolds with Brann ahead in the live picture despite the visitors' xG and possession advantages.

TL;DR

  • Live state: In the second half at minute 45 Brann holds the live leadership over Rosenborg.
  • Structural vs live: Brann as live leader matches the pregame stronger team designation.
  • Projection vs live: Live developments show neutral alignment with pre-match projections.
  • xG trend: Away xG of 0.88 exceeds home xG of 0.48 with efficiency below expectations.
  • Possession profile: Rosenborg holds 56 percent possession compared to Brann's 44 percent.
  • Event impact: No red cards have occurred and the match continues at full strength.
  • Second-half outlook: Brann remains the qualitative leader in the second half despite away xG edge.
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
T. Hansen
T. Hansen
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
K. Haglund
K. Haglund
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Nebben
D. Nebben
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Hauge
S. Hauge
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Brann E. Horneland
E. Horneland
VS
Rosenborg F. Alexandersson
F. Alexandersson
1.27
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.29
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vålerenga Rank: 61 L
Molde Rank: 67 W
Start Rank: 52 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 66 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 86 L
Aalesund Rank: 51 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredrikstad Rank: 62 W
Start Rank: 52 W
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 86 D
KFUM Rank: 60 L
Aalesund Rank: 51 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 2 - 0
0

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.
72.02
67.4
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
Rosenborg
Power Score
72.02
67.4
League Position
9
10
Global Rank
246
384

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Brann

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Rosenborg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Brann
vs
Rosenborg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Brann Rosenborg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
60%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs -0.18
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Brann Rosenborg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
60%
0%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.18 vs +0.00
Brann
Rosenborg
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Brann
vs
Rosenborg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Brann Rosenborg
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Brann 0.00
Rosenborg 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Brann Rosenborg
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Brann 0.00
Rosenborg 0.00
Brann
Rosenborg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RBK had peak pressure around 14'.
  • RBK started the game with stronger pressure.
SKB Pressure RBK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RBK reached the top pressure at 14' (94.18).

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
Rosenborg RBK Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
9
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T17:00:15+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
M. Dyngeland
Norway
1 M. Dyngeland
D. De Roeve
Belgium
21 D. De Roeve
F. Pallesen Knudsen
Norway
3 (C) F. Pallesen Knudsen
T. Pedersen
Norway
23 T. Pedersen
J. Soltvedt
Norway
17 J. Soltvedt
J. Sørensen
Denmark
18 J. Sørensen
K. Eriksen
Norway
16 K. Eriksen
F. Horn Myhre
Norway
8 F. Horn Myhre
K. Ingason
Iceland
10 K. Ingason
N. Holm
Norway
29 N. Holm
N. Castro
Chile
9 N. Castro
L. Wahlstedt
Sweden
1 L. Wahlstedt
A. Pereira
Norway
19 A. Pereira
T. Nemčík
Slovakia
21 T. Nemčík
A. Fonn Witry
Norway
16 A. Fonn Witry
M. Ceide
Norway
4 M. Ceide
J. Bakke
Norway
25 J. Bakke
O. Selnæs
Norway
10 O. Selnæs
M. Bomholt
Denmark
17 M. Bomholt
E. Ceide
Norway
35 E. Ceide
A. Chiakha
Algeria
18 A. Chiakha
J. Reitan- Sunde
Norway
14 J. Reitan- Sunde

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 05:15 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Brann Stadion
Capacity
17686
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tore Hansen
Kim Haglund
Dag Roger Nebben
Steinar Hauge

CONCLUSION

Brann's ability to stay ahead qualitatively in the second half at minute 45 reflects steady control even while Rosenborg dominates possession and expected goals. The absence of cards keeps the contest open and uninterrupted. Pre-match signals favored Brann and the live picture has stayed consistent with that view despite the visitors' statistical edges. Efficiency remains an area of concern for the home side yet the neutral projection alignment suggests the current state is not a major departure from expectations. The second half continues with Brann positioned as the side in front on the qualitative metrics.