HamKam vs Aalesund preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Briskeby Arena Sun, 9 Aug - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
HamKamHamKam
1 – 1
AalesundAFK
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 3:00 PM
Round 17 Regular Season
Martin Gjone - 55'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match between HamKam and Aalesund concluded with a 1-1 draw following ninety minutes of play. HamKam controlled 59 percent of possession and registered 2.34 expected goals compared to the visitors 1.02. Trailing 0-1 at halftime the home side leveled the score in the second period to claim a point. As the stronger team HamKam produced a notable performance deviation yet could not convert their statistical edge into a victory. The game featured no red cards allowing both sides to field complete lineups from start to finish. This outcome underscored the challenges of turning expected goal advantages into actual results when clinical finishing remains inconsistent across both halves.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: HamKam recorded a significant deviation from anticipated performance levels during the contest.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall team performances across the match.
  • xG alignment: The final result did not align with the expected goals differential of 1.32.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with market alignment indicators throughout the fixture.
  • xG expectations: HamKam generated 2.34 xG while Aalesund managed 1.02 xG in the match.
  • Event impact: The halftime score of 0-1 shaped second half dynamics that produced the 1-1 draw.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort the match flow or team compositions.
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
O. Nilsen
O. Nilsen
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
D. Nebben
D. Nebben
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
H. Sunde
H. Sunde
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
H. Pedersen Bue
H. Pedersen Bue
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
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
VS
Aalesund K. Rekdal
K. Rekdal
1.4
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.87
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vålerenga Rank: 65 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 64 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Tromsø Rank: 70 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 D
Aalesund Rank: 50 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: 71 L
Viking Rank: 81 D
Vålerenga Rank: 62 L
Molde Rank: 67 D
HamKam Rank: 63 D
Tromsø Rank: 72 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.74
44.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
HamKam
Aalesund
Power Score
62.74
44.99
League Position
8
15
Global Rank
489
886

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

HamKam

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

Aalesund

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

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

HamKam ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Aalesund
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.61
29.02
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
29.02
26.61
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
HamKam — Efficiency Index
vs
Aalesund — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
HamKam
Aalesund
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

HamKam
vs
Aalesund
Created Set-piece attacking threat
HamKam Aalesund
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
22%
5%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.52 vs -0.05
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
HamKam Aalesund
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
5%
22%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.05 vs -0.52
HamKam
Aalesund
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.

–
HamKam
vs
Aalesund
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
HamKam Aalesund
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
HamKam 0.24
Aalesund 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
HamKam Aalesund
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
HamKam 0.03
Aalesund 0.02
HamKam
Aalesund
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AFK had peak pressure around 39'.
  • HamKam started the game with stronger pressure.
HamKam Pressure AFK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AFK reached the top pressure at 39' (94.93).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

HamKam HamKam Home
1 matches
Aalesund AFK Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:48:14+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Briskeby Arena
Capacity
8068
Attendance
4014
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ola Hobber Nilsen
Dag Roger Nebben
Henrik Sunde
Haakon Arve Pedersen Bue

Statistics

Possession
HamKam
58%
AFK
42%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 4
54 Dangerous attacks 38
59 Possession 41
8 Corners 4
11 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

105 Ball Safe 93
7 Goal Kicks 7
6 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 4
15 Throwins 26
7 Dribble Attempts 13
2 Successful Dribbles 5
29 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

116 Attacks 77
1 Big Chances Missed 0
3 Counter Attacks 3

Possession

87 Long Passes 62
496 Passes 341
414 Successful Passes 244
83 Successful Passes Percentage 72
9 Key Passes 9
39 Successful Long Passes 20
45 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

1 Saves 6
15 Tackles 16
3 Interceptions 2
36 Duels Won 48

Build-up

22 Total Crosses 17
3 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
10 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Ola Hobber Nilsen

Starting XI ▼

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
6.37
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
7.82
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
Ethan Amundsen Day Defender
6.44
7
V. Jónsson
V. Jónsson Defender
6.25
24
Danilo Al-Saed
Danilo Al-Saed
Attacker90'
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad (C) Defender
6.83
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen
Midfielder56'
6.7
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Defender
7.43
22
S. Strand Nilsen
S. Strand Nilsen
Defender90'
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård Midfielder
7.08
14
L. Mares
L. Mares Midfielder
6.94
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Midfielder
7.15
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin Attacker
6.25
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl
Attacker56'
6.36
29
Blerton Isufi
Blerton Isufi Attacker
7.13
6
William Osnes-Ringen
William Osnes-Ringen
Midfielder78'
6.46
Referee : Ola Hobber Nilsen

Starting XI ▼

1
Luca Podlech
Luca Podlech Goalkeeper
8.04
3
Ólafur Guðmundsson
Ólafur Guðmundsson Defender
6.66
4
Simen Haram
Simen Haram Defender
6.73
7
Kristoffer Nessø
Kristoffer Nessø Defender
6.51
14
Uba Charles
Uba Charles Defender
6.94
45
Philip Sandvik Aukland
Philip Sandvik Aukland Defender
6.61
22
E. Engqvist
E. Engqvist
Defender24'
6.58
15
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch Midfielder
7.05
17
E. Myrlid
E. Myrlid
Attacker78'
6.35
18
Elias Kristoffersen Hagen
Elias Kristoffersen Hagen Midfielder
6.32
21
Mathias Christensen
Mathias Christensen (C) Midfielder
7.72
27
Marcus Haagensen Reed
Marcus Haagensen Reed Attacker
6.86
6
Hakon Butli Hammer
Hakon Butli Hammer
Midfielder54'
6.57
39
Kristian Lonebu
Kristian Lonebu Attacker
6.81
20
I. Djantou
I. Djantou
Attacker78'
6.4

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
S. Strand Nilsen → Patrick Metcalfe
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Danilo Al-Saed → V. Jónsson
9th Substitution
90'
Event
Anders Trondsen
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
89'
Event
William Osnes-Ringen → Blerton Isufi
7th Substitution
78'
78'
Event
I. Djantou → Kristian Lonebu
5th Substitution
78'
Event
E. Myrlid → Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
6th Substitution
Event
Anders Trondsen → F. Sjølstad
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Henrik Udahl → David Benjamin
4th Substitution
56'
Event
Martin Gjone
Header / 2nd Goal
55'
54'
Event
Hakon Butli Hammer → Marcus Haagensen Reed
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
28'
Event
Simen Haram
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
24'
Event
E. Engqvist → Philip Sandvik Aukland
1st Substitution
Event
David Benjamin
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'

CONCLUSION

HamKam dominated possession and created the clearer scoring opportunities yet settled for a 1-1 draw against Aalesund. The visitors struck first before the interval and defended resolutely to limit the home side despite trailing in expected goals. Both teams showed determination in the second half with HamKam eventually finding an equalizer through sustained pressure. The absence of red cards ensured an uninterrupted contest that highlighted tactical discipline from the away side. This result leaves HamKam reflecting on missed chances while Aalesund can take pride in their organized display that secured a valuable point on the road.