Sandefjord vs HamKam preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Jotun Stadion Sun, 12 Jul - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
Sandefjord Sandefjord
HamKam HamKam
KICKOFF : Sun, 12 Jul - 3:00 PM
Round 13 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sandefjord welcomes HamKam to Jotun Stadion for an Eliteserien regular season clash in 2026. The home side carries a narrow power score edge at 60.75 against the visitors 60.06, creating a minimal overall advantage of 0.7 points. League standings place Sandefjord eighth while HamKam sits sixth, reflecting closely matched mid-table ambitions. Form readings diverge notably with the away team posting a stronger mark of 23.56 compared to the hosts 13.44. Both clubs operate without recent outing details, leaving preparation assessments reliant on broader seasonal indicators. Set piece evaluations remain constrained by low confidence levels and proxy data usage across attack and defence metrics for each side. The encounter promises a measured contest shaped by these structural and performance nuances.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sandefjord holds a marginal power score advantage of 0.7 points over HamKam.
  • Form: HamKam enters with a superior form score of 23.56 compared to Sandefjord's 13.44.
  • Squad: Sandefjord sits eighth in the table while HamKam occupies sixth place.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not supplied in the pre-match assessment.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxy inputs for each side.
  • xVariable: The slight power advantage stands as the primary variable tilting toward Sandefjord.
  • Market: Sandefjord 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
Sandefjord Sandefjord
Sandefjord
VS
HamKam HamKam
HamKam
1.27
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Molde Rank: 66 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 56 L
Kristiansund Rank: 55 W
Aalesund Rank: 46 W
Tromsø Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aalesund Rank: 46 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 56 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 L
Vålerenga Rank: 59 W
Kristiansund Rank: 55 D
Start Rank: 50 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sandefjord
0%
Draw
0%
Away HamKam
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.75
60.06
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sandefjord
HamKam
Power Score
60.75
60.06
League Position
8
6
Global Rank
453
474

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Sandefjord Sandefjord Home
4 matches
HamKam HamKam Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
5
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:07:50+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 12, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 13 · Regular Season
Stadium
Jotun Stadion
Capacity
2500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
1
Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg
Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg Goalkeeper
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
16
Håkon Krogelien
Håkon Krogelien Defender
26
Filip Loftesnes-Bjune
Filip Loftesnes-Bjune Defender
47
Stian Kristiansen
Stian Kristiansen Defender
2
Zinedin Smajlovic
Zinedin Smajlovic Defender
5
Gustav Højbjerg
Gustav Højbjerg Defender
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk Midfielder
8
Robin Dzabic
Robin Dzabic Midfielder
10
Ruben Kristensen Alte
Ruben Kristensen Alte Midfielder
37
Jakob Vester Nielsen
Jakob Vester Nielsen Midfielder
14
Edvard Sundbö Pettersen
Edvard Sundbö Pettersen Midfielder
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby Attacker
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker
11
Nikolaj Moller
Nikolaj Moller Attacker
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen Attacker
19
Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen
Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen Attacker
17
Foster Apetorgbor
Foster Apetorgbor Attacker

Squad

12
Marcus Sandberg
Marcus Sandberg Goalkeeper
13
Sander Kaldråstøyl Østraat
Sander Kaldråstøyl Østraat Goalkeeper
23
Fredrik Sjølstad
Fredrik Sjølstad Defender
22
Snorre Strand Nilsen
Snorre Strand Nilsen Defender
15
Ilir Kukleci
Ilir Kukleci Defender
5
Anton Ekeroth
Anton Ekeroth Defender
27
João Paulo Rodrigues Barros
João Paulo Rodrigues Barros Defender
3
Ethan Amundsen-Day
Ethan Amundsen-Day Defender
4
Halvor Rødølen Opsahl
Halvor Rødølen Opsahl Defender
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
14
Luc Mares
Luc Mares Midfielder
7
Vidar Ari Jonsson
Vidar Ari Jonsson Midfielder
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen Midfielder
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Midfielder
8
Markus Johnsgård
Markus Johnsgård Midfielder
18
Gard Simenstad
Gard Simenstad Midfielder
17
Aksel Baran Potur
Aksel Baran Potur Midfielder
10
Loris Mettler
Loris Mettler Midfielder
6
William Osnes-Ringen
William Osnes-Ringen Midfielder
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl Attacker
21
Noah Alexandersson
Noah Alexandersson Attacker
20
Julian Gonstad
Julian Gonstad Attacker
11
Eron Gojani
Eron Gojani Attacker
29
Mame Alassane Niang
Mame Alassane Niang Attacker
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin Attacker
32
Markus Østerud
Markus Østerud Attacker

CONCLUSION

Sandefjord and HamKam meet in a balanced Eliteserien fixture where minimal power differentials set the tone. The hosts slight structural edge contrasts with the visitors stronger recent form and higher league position, creating an intriguing dynamic at Jotun Stadion. Mid-table security remains the shared objective as both sides navigate limited supporting metrics on efficiency and transitions. Set piece contributions appear muted given the low-confidence inputs available. Overall the contest should hinge on execution in open play and the ability to capitalise on small margins. Viewers can expect a tactical battle that rewards disciplined organisation over expansive risk taking.