Sandefjord vs HamKam preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Jotun Stadion Sun, 12 Jul - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
Sandefjord Sandefjord
2 – 2
HamKam HamKam
Full Time Sun, 12 Jul 3:00 PM
Round 13 Regular Season
Bendik Berntsen - 4'
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen - 74'
Goal
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Goal
A. Potur - 61'
M. Alassane Niang - 90+4'
Jakob Vester 55' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Sandefjord hosted HamKam in a match that ended 2-2 after a competitive battle. The home side led 1-0 at halftime thanks to an early goal. Sandefjord entered as the stronger team but faced challenges in the second half including a red card. HamKam responded with strong attacking play to level the score. Possession stats showed HamKam with 53 percent compared to Sandefjord at 47 percent. Expected goals favored the visitors at 2.59 against the home side's 1.34 creating a differential of 1.25. The outcome reflected adjustments from the red card event in the second half.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sandefjord recorded significant deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with projections for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 2-2 draw outcome was inconsistent with xG values.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: HamKam held a 1.25 xG advantage over Sandefjord.
  • Event impact: The match was shaped by a red card to the home team.
  • Red card distortion: Second half adjustments occurred due to red card distortion.
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
S. Røvig Sletner
S. Røvig Sletner
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
P. Grov Heiberg
P. Grov Heiberg
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
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
VS
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
1.27
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Molde Rank: 67 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 59 L
Kristiansund Rank: 55 W
Aalesund Rank: 48 W
Tromsø Rank: 70 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aalesund Rank: 48 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 59 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 L
Vålerenga Rank: 60 W
Kristiansund Rank: 55 D
Start Rank: 51 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

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.
62.32
61.75
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sandefjord
HamKam
Power Score
62.32
61.75
League Position
9
6
Global Rank
455
469

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Sandefjord

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

HamKam

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

Sandefjord ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy HamKam
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.09
30.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.09
33.09
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
Sandefjord +0.30 Efficiency Index
vs
HamKam -0.30 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sandefjord
HamKam
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.

Sandefjord
vs
HamKam
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sandefjord HamKam
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
4%
27%
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.
-0.06 vs -0.71
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sandefjord HamKam
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
27%
4%
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).
-0.71 vs -0.06
Sandefjord
HamKam
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.

–
Sandefjord
vs
HamKam
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sandefjord HamKam
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
Sandefjord 0.25
HamKam 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sandefjord HamKam
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
Sandefjord 0.03
HamKam 0.04
Sandefjord
HamKam
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HamKam had peak pressure around 65'.
  • Sandefjord started the game with stronger pressure.
Sandefjord Pressure HamKam Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HamKam reached the top pressure at 65' (69.78).

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: 2026-07-13T10:54:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch
E. Hadaya
Sweden
30 E. Hadaya
F. Pedersen
Norway
4 F. Pedersen
S. Kristiansen
Norway
47 S. Kristiansen
X. Lambrix
Belgium
44 X. Lambrix
V. Walle Egeli
Norway
3 V. Walle Egeli
M. Melchior
Norway
20 M. Melchior
S. Mørk
Substitution
Norway
6 (C) S. Mørk
J. Vester Nielsen
Denmark
37 J. Vester Nielsen
E. Patoulidis
Substitution
Belgium
7 E. Patoulidis
N. Moller
Substitution
Sweden
11 N. Moller
B. Berntsen
Substitution
19 B. Berntsen
M. Sandberg
Sweden
12 M. Sandberg
A. Ekeroth
Substitution
Sweden
5 A. Ekeroth
E. Amundsen-Day
Norway
3 E. Amundsen-Day
H. Rødølen Opsahl
Substitution
Norway
4 H. Rødølen Opsahl
M. Gjone
Substitution
Norway
2 M. Gjone
P. Metcalfe
Substitution
Canada
26 P. Metcalfe
A. Baran Potur
Norway
17 A. Baran Potur
L. Mares
Netherlands
14 (C) L. Mares
A. Trondsen
Substitution
Norway
16 A. Trondsen
M. Alassane Niang
29 M. Alassane Niang
H. Udahl
Norway
19 H. Udahl

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 12, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 13 · Regular Season
Stadium
Jotun Stadion
Capacity
2500
Attendance
3591
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Stian Røvig Sletner
Kim Haglund
Dag Roger Nebben
Per Oscar Grov Heiberg

Statistics

Possession
Sandefjord
48%
HamKam
52%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 4
51 Dangerous attacks 59
47 Possession 53
4 Corners 7
1 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

71 Ball Safe 73
10 Goal Kicks 8
6 Goal Attempts 5
4 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Injuries 0
7 Successful Dribbles 6
64 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

93 Attacks 100
8 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

421 Passes 469
358 Successful Passes 408
85 Successful Passes Percentage 87
9 Key Passes 6

Defensive

1 Saves 1
4 Interceptions 10
44 Duels Won 51

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 27

Discipline

16 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Stian Røvig Sletner

Starting XI ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
6.07
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
7.07
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
6.85
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
6.38
47
Stian Kristiansen
Stian Kristiansen Defender
6.92
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk (C) Midfielder
6.4
16
Håkon Krogelien
Håkon Krogelien
Defender78'
6.54
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6.52
37
Jakob Vester
Jakob Vester Midfielder
5.67
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker
7.42
14
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Midfielder64'
7.26
11
Nikolaj Möller
Nikolaj Möller Attacker
6.96
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Attacker78'
6.38
19
Bendik Berntsen
Bendik Berntsen Attacker
7.49
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby
Attacker64'
6.84
Referee : Stian Røvig Sletner

Starting XI ▼

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
6.31
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
6.75
22
S. Strand Nilsen
S. Strand Nilsen
Defender73'
6.35
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
Ethan Amundsen Day Defender
6.65
4
H. Opsahl
H. Opsahl Defender
6.52
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad
Defender73'
6.9
5
A. Ekeroth
A. Ekeroth Defender
6.41
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin
Attacker87'
6.62
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Defender
6.96
10
Loris Mettler
Loris Mettler
Midfielder87'
6.97
14
L. Mares
L. Mares (C) Midfielder
6.98
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen Midfielder
6.6
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård
Midfielder69'
6.77
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Midfielder
7.61
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl Attacker
6.85
29
M. Alassane Niang
M. Alassane Niang Attacker
7.53

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
M. Alassane Niang
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
87'
Event
David Benjamin → A. Ekeroth
8th Substitution
87'
Event
Loris Mettler → Patrick Metcalfe
9th Substitution
84'
Event
A. Ekeroth
3rd Yellowcard
Event
Håkon Krogelien → Sander Risan Mørk
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Sebastian Holm Mathisen → Nikolaj Möller
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
74'
73'
Event
S. Strand Nilsen → Martin Gjone
4th Substitution
73'
Event
F. Sjølstad → H. Opsahl
5th Substitution
Event
Andreas Tegström
4th Yellowcard
70'
69'
Event
M. Johnsgård → Anders Trondsen
3rd Substitution
Event
Jakob Dunsby → Bendik Berntsen
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen → Evangelos Patoulidis
2nd Substitution
64'
61'
Event
A. Potur
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Jakob Vester
1st Redcard
55'
1ST-HALF
39'
Event
Ethan Amundsen Day
2nd Yellowcard
Event
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
1st Yellowcard
28'
Event
Bendik Berntsen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
4'

CONCLUSION

The 2-2 draw between Sandefjord and HamKam highlighted the impact of key events on the final outcome. Despite Sandefjord leading at the break the red card altered the flow allowing HamKam to capitalize on their xG superiority. Both teams demonstrated resilience in a match where efficiency stayed consistent with underlying metrics. The result underscored how second half dynamics can override initial advantages in possession and attacking intent. Sandefjord's stronger designation did not translate to victory as the visitors equalized effectively. This encounter serves as a reminder of the fine margins in football where single incidents like dismissals play decisive roles in shaping results.