Brann vs Apollon preview
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Brann Stadion
Wed, 5 Aug - 5:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round ·
Leg 1 of 2
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 14
CONTEXT
Brann hosted Apollon in the first leg of their knockout tie. The visitors secured a narrow 0-1 win after scoring in the opening half. Brann registered 42 percent possession while Apollon held 58 percent. No red cards were issued to players from either team. Apollon entered as the stronger side and claimed the victory. The halftime score stood at 0-1 with no further goals added after the break. The contest remained tightly contested with both sides prioritizing defensive structure. Apollon managed to protect their lead effectively despite limited attacking output. Brann pushed forward in search of an equalizer but could not break through. This outcome leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the second leg. The single goal proved sufficient to separate the sides on the night.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Apollon recorded a significant 78.5 percent deviation as the away winner.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with team performances.
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xG alignment: No xG data was recorded to assess alignment.
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Market alignment: The result was not aligned with pre-match indicators.
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xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to absent data.
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Event impact: The first half goal decided the 0-1 final score.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and thus created no 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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
D. Kos
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
B. Heinig
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
A. Zakrzewski
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
W. Myć
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
E. Horneland
VS
H. Losada
2
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
3
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Universitatea Cluj
Rank: 72
W
Universitatea Cluj
Rank: 73
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Dila
Rank:
W
Dila
Rank:
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Brann
55.43%
Draw
23.07%
Apollon
21.5%
Movement
Changes since opening
Brann
+54.8%
Draw
+18.51%
Apollon
-73.31%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
29.71
50
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
Apollon
Power Score
29.71
50
League Position
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Global Rank
-
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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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Brann
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Opponent-weighted form score
Apollon
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Brann Apollon
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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Brann
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Apollon
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Apollon
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Brann
Apollon
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Brann
Apollon
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Brann
Apollon
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.
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Brann
vs
Apollon
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Brann
Apollon
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
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
Apollon
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Brann
Apollon
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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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
Apollon
0.00
Brann
Apollon
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- SKB had peak pressure around 36'.
- APO started the game with stronger pressure.
SKB Pressure
APO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
SKB reached the top pressure at 36' (61.42).
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
21 D. De Roeve
3 (C) F. Pallesen Knudsen
23 T. Pedersen
17 J. Soltvedt
10 K. Ingason
18 J. Sørensen
16 K. Eriksen
29 N. Holm
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 05, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Brann Stadion
Capacity
17686
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Damian Kos
Bartosz Heinig
Artur Zakrzewski
Wojciech Myć
Next Match
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vs
Apollon
League: Europa Conference League
Kickoff: Tue, 11 Aug - 5:00 PM
Venue: Alphamega Stadium
Apollon
vs
Brann
League: Europa Conference League
Kickoff: Tue, 11 Aug - 5:00 PM
Venue: Alphamega Stadium
Statistics
Possession
SKB
54%
APO
46%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
1
3
Shots
5
79
Dangerous attacks
37
43
Possession
57
7
Corners
4
11
Free kicks
14
2
Yellow Cards
2
Match Overview
84
Ball Safe
73
4
Goal Attempts
9
3
Substitutions
5
32
Throwins
24
0
Injuries
2
Attacking
113
Attacks
79
Discipline
3
Offsides
0
12
Fouls
10
Lineup
Referee :
Damian Kos
Manager ▼
E. Horneland
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
12
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Goalkeeper
36
Håkon Hellesøy
Goalkeeper
6
Cheikh Mbacke
Defender
20
Vetle Dragsnes
Defender
32
Markus Haaland
Midfielder
26
Rabbi Matondo
Attacker
Referee :
Damian Kos
Manager ▼
H. Losada
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
41
Peter Leeuwenburgh
Goalkeeper
26
Andreas Siikkis
Defender
11
Evangelos Andreou
Midfielder
18
Andreas Athanasiou
Midfielder
20
Danilo Spoljaric
Midfielder
89
Robertos Rotis
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+2'
7th Substitution
86'
86'
6th Substitution
86'
8th Substitution
78'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
75'
4th Substitution
75'
5th Substitution
2nd Substitution
68'
3rd Substitution
68'
57'
1st Substitution
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
47'
1ST-HALF
45'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
22'
Field Goal / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
Final score detail: Brann 0-1 Apollon. Structural assessment: Apollon 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 contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.
Match Commentary