HamKam vs Tromsø preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Briskeby Arena Sat, 18 Jul - 12:00 PM
Eliteserien
HamKamHamKam
1 4
TromsøTIL
Full Time Sat, 18 Jul 12:00 PM
Round 14 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Ieltsin Camões - 90+2'

CONTEXT

HamKam hosted Tromsø in a league encounter that concluded with a 1-4 scoreline. The visitors took a 0-1 lead into the break after a controlled opening period. HamKam held 37 percent possession overall while Tromsø dominated with 63 percent and generated the clearer opportunities. Expected goals stood at 0.95 for the hosts against 2.36 for the away side, producing a differential of minus 1.41. Tromsø as the stronger team delivered a performance consistent with their status and secured the win without any red cards altering the contest. The outcome reflected the underlying metrics throughout both halves.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Tromsø recorded significant structural deviation from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger side's output.
  • xG alignment: Final result stayed consistent with the 0.95 to 2.36 expected goals split.
  • Market alignment: Outcome proved aligned with available market signals.
  • xG expectations: Tromsø met xG expectations by converting their chance superiority.
  • Event impact: Second-half events reinforced Tromsø control after the 0-1 interval.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no measurable distortion to match dynamics.
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
M. Huru Kellerhals
M. Huru Kellerhals
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
A. Jaeger
A. Jaeger
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
L. Nymoen
L. Nymoen
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
M. Hafezi
M. Hafezi
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
Tromsø J. Vik
J. Vik
1.64
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sandefjord Rank: 62 D
Aalesund Rank: 47 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 L
Vålerenga Rank: 61 W
Kristiansund Rank: 56 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vålerenga Rank: 60 W
KFUM Rank: 58 D
Aalesund Rank: 47 D
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Molde Rank: 66 W
Start Rank: 51 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 2
2

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.
60.94
70.7
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
HamKam
Tromsø
Power Score
60.94
70.7
League Position
8
1
Global Rank
507
226

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

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 —

Tromsø

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 Tromsø
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
22.16
38.25
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
38.25
22.16
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 -1.56 Efficiency Index
vs
Tromsø +1.56 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
HamKam
Tromsø
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
Tromsø
Created Set-piece attacking threat
HamKam Tromsø
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
1%
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.
+0.00 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
HamKam Tromsø
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
1%
0%
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).
-0.03 vs +0.00
HamKam
Tromsø
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
Tromsø
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
HamKam Tromsø
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
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 0.29
Tromsø 0.34
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
HamKam Tromsø
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 0.06
Tromsø 0.04
HamKam
Tromsø
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TIL had peak pressure around 30'.
  • TIL started the game with stronger pressure.
HamKam Pressure TIL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TIL reached the top pressure at 30' (85.68).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

HamKam HamKam Home
4 matches
Tromsø TIL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
0
Goals
4
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
4
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-19T00:00:49+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Briskeby Arena
Capacity
8068
Attendance
4705
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mischa Huru Kellerhals
Aleksander Jaeger
Line Cathrine Nymoen
Mohammad Hafezi

Statistics

Possession
HamKam
37%
TIL
63%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 4
0 Big Chances Created 4
4 Shots 6
24 Dangerous attacks 62
37 Possession 63
1 Corners 5
13 Free kicks 11

Match Overview

71 Ball Safe 60
10 Goal Kicks 3
4 Goal Attempts 13
5 Substitutions 4
18 Throwins 23
1 Hit Woodwork 0
16 Dribble Attempts 8
5 Successful Dribbles 6
31 Successful Dribbles Percentage 75

Attacking

74 Attacks 165
0 Big Chances Missed 1
1 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

44 Long Passes 63
386 Passes 657
306 Successful Passes 564
79 Successful Passes Percentage 86
4 Key Passes 17
9 Successful Long Passes 35
20 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56

Defensive

3 Saves 1
12 Tackles 20
6 Interceptions 6
39 Duels Won 55

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 12
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

3 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Mischa Huru Kellerhals

Starting XI ▼

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
5.89
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
5.75
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
Ethan Amundsen Day Defender
6.25
4
H. Opsahl
H. Opsahl Defender
6.76
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad
Defender59'
6.46
5
A. Ekeroth
A. Ekeroth Defender
6.22
7
V. Jónsson
V. Jónsson Defender
6.46
22
S. Strand Nilsen
S. Strand Nilsen
Defender79'
6.27
14
L. Mares
L. Mares (C) Midfielder
6.56
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård
Midfielder79'
6.32
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen Midfielder
6.06
6
William Osnes-Ringen
William Osnes-Ringen
Midfielder59'
6.11
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Midfielder
6.22
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin Attacker
6.61
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl
Attacker59'
6.61
29
M. Alassane Niang
M. Alassane Niang Attacker
7.23
Referee : Mischa Huru Kellerhals

Starting XI ▼

1
Jakob Haugaard
Jakob Haugaard Goalkeeper
6.8
2
Leo Cornic
Leo Cornic Defender
6.57
17
Isak Dahlqvist
Isak Dahlqvist
Midfielder88'
4
Vetle Skjærvik
Vetle Skjærvik Defender
7.4
21
Tobias Guddal
Tobias Guddal Defender
6.63
29
Alexander Thongla-Iad Warneryd
Alexander Thongla-Iad Warneryd Defender
7.87
30
Isak Vådebu
Isak Vådebu Defender
7.08
5
David Edvardsson
David Edvardsson Midfielder
7.69
6
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
Jens Hjertø-Dahl Midfielder
7.65
11
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (C) Midfielder
7.93
7
Lars Olden Larsen
Lars Olden Larsen
Attacker79'
6.67
10
Troy Engseth Nyhammer
Troy Engseth Nyhammer Attacker
7.73
20
Ieltsin Camões
Ieltsin Camões
Attacker88'
7.36
22
Heine Åsen Larsen
Heine Åsen Larsen Attacker
8.09
9
Daniel Braut
Daniel Braut
Attacker70'
6.64

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Ieltsin Camões
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
88'
Event
Ieltsin Camões → Troy Engseth Nyhammer
8th Substitution
88'
Event
Isak Dahlqvist → Leo Cornic
9th Substitution
Event
M. Johnsgård → L. Mares
5th Substitution
79'
Event
S. Strand Nilsen → V. Jónsson
7th Substitution
79'
79'
Event
Lars Olden Larsen → Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Daniel Braut → Heine Åsen Larsen
4th Substitution
Event
William Osnes-Ringen → Anders Trondsen
1st Substitution
59'
Event
F. Sjølstad → H. Opsahl
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Henrik Udahl → David Benjamin
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
M. Alassane Niang
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
58'
52'
Event
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
47'
Event
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
28'
Event
Heine Åsen Larsen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: HamKam 1-4 Tromsø. Structural assessment: Tromsø exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.