Tromsø vs Brighton & Hove Albion preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Alfheim Stadion
Europa Conference League
TromsøTIL
0 – 0
Brighton & Hove AlbionBHA
Full Time
Play-offs Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Tromsø 0–0 Brighton & Hove Albion. The match ended in a draw. Brighton & Hove Albion showed a moderate deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Tromsø 0.8 – 1.9 Brighton & Hove Albion. Possession was 32%–68%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Brighton & Hove Albion recorded moderate structural deviation during the match.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 result was not consistent with the recorded xG values.
  • Market alignment: The draw aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Brighton & Hove Albion posted 1.9 xG against Tromsø's 0.79.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the progression of the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion from player dismissals.
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
E. Maļcevs
E. Maļcevs
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
M. Svipsts
M. Svipsts
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. Ševčenko
D. Ševčenko
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
A. Anufrijevs
A. Anufrijevs
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
Tromsø J. Vik
J. Vik
VS
Brighton & Hove Albion F. Hürzeler
F. Hürzeler
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
CFR Cluj Rank: 70 W
CFR Cluj Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Tromsø
4.83%
Draw
89.06%
Away Brighton & Hove Albion
6.12%

Movement

Changes since opening
Tromsø
-0.51%
Draw
+3.47%
Brighton & Hove Albion
-2.95%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.59
89.98
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tromsø
Brighton & Hove Albion
Power Score
71.59
89.98
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
211
12

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
Tromsø — Opponent-weighted form score
Brighton & Hove Albion — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Tromsø Brighton & Hove Albion

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

Tromsø

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

Brighton & Hove Albion

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

Tromsø ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Brighton & Hove Albion
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
17.97
43.68
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
43.68
17.97
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
Tromsø -2.00 Efficiency Index
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion +2.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Tromsø
Brighton & Hove Albion
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.

Tromsø
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Tromsø Brighton & Hove Albion
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
76%
12%
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.
-0.60 vs -0.23
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Tromsø Brighton & Hove Albion
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
12%
76%
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).
-0.23 vs -0.60
Tromsø
Brighton & Hove Albion
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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Tromsø
vs
Brighton & Hove Albion
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tromsø Brighton & Hove Albion
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
Tromsø 0.33
Brighton & Hove Albion 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tromsø Brighton & Hove Albion
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
Tromsø 0.00
Brighton & Hove Albion 0.00
Tromsø
Brighton & Hove Albion
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BHA had peak pressure around 46'.
  • BHA started the game with stronger pressure.
TIL Pressure BHA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BHA reached the top pressure at 46' (82.01).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Alfheim Stadion
Capacity
6687
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Edgars Maļcevs
Mārtiņš Svipsts
Deniss Ševčenko
Aleksandrs Anufrijevs

Statistics

Possession
TIL
33%
BHA
67%

Top Statistics

4 Big Chances Created 4
4 Shots 11
15 Dangerous attacks 94
32 Possession 68
5 Corners 11
19 Free kicks 7
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

68 Ball Safe 67
14 Goal Kicks 5
4 Goal Attempts 14
4 Substitutions 5
16 Throwins 20
1 Injuries 1
13 Dribble Attempts 14
6 Successful Dribbles 9
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

60 Attacks 177
4 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

51 Long Passes 46
309 Passes 641
222 Successful Passes 569
72 Successful Passes Percentage 89
5 Key Passes 18
16 Successful Long Passes 32
31 Successful Long Passes Percentage 70

Defensive

6 Saves 1
9 Tackles 14
8 Interceptions 7

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 41
2 Accurate Crosses 15

Discipline

4 Offsides 1
7 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : Edgars Maļcevs

Starting XI ▼

1
Jakob Haugaard
Jakob Haugaard Goalkeeper
8.17
3
Mathias Tønnessen
Mathias Tønnessen Defender
7.67
4
Vetle Skjærvik
Vetle Skjærvik Defender
7.3
30
Isak Vådebu
Isak Vådebu Defender
6.68
5
David Edvardsson
David Edvardsson Midfielder
7.54
7
Lars Olden Larsen
Lars Olden Larsen Midfielder
6.47
20
Ieltsin Camões
Ieltsin Camões
Attacker64'
6.62
11
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (C) Midfielder
6.4
17
Isak Dahlqvist
Isak Dahlqvist Midfielder
6.38
37
Sander Håvik Innvær
Sander Håvik Innvær
Midfielder80'
6.5
29
Alexander Warneryd
Alexander Warneryd Midfielder
6.47
10
Troy Nyhammer
Troy Nyhammer Attacker
6.6
9
Daniel Braut
Daniel Braut
Attacker90+1'
22
Heine Åsen Larsen
Heine Åsen Larsen Attacker
6.41
8
Jesper Grundt
Jesper Grundt
Midfielder80'
6.65
Referee : Edgars Maļcevs

Starting XI ▼

1
Bart Verbruggen
Bart Verbruggen Goalkeeper
6.92
21
Olivier Boscagli
Olivier Boscagli Defender
7.34
24
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
Ferdi Kadıoğlu Defender
6.79
36
Zadok Yohanna
Zadok Yohanna
Attacker87'
27
Mats Wieffer
Mats Wieffer Defender
7.5
44
Luka Vuskovic
Luka Vuskovic Defender
7.77
13
Pascal Groß
Pascal Groß (C) Midfielder
8.22
15
Ibrahim Osman
Ibrahim Osman Midfielder
7.47
29
Maxim De Cuyper
Maxim De Cuyper
Defender77'
6.55
25
Diego Gómez
Diego Gómez Midfielder
6.52
19
Charalampos Kostoulas
Charalampos Kostoulas
Attacker68'
6.8
26
Yasin Ayari
Yasin Ayari Midfielder
6.71
35
Malick Yalcouyé
Malick Yalcouyé Midfielder
6.87
22
Amario Cozier-Duberry
Amario Cozier-Duberry
Midfielder68'
6.76
10
Georginio Rutter
Georginio Rutter Attacker
7.01
8
Jack Hinshelwood
Jack Hinshelwood
Midfielder78'
6.82

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Daniel Braut → Troy Nyhammer
9th Substitution
90+1'
87'
Event
Zadok Yohanna → Ferdi Kadıoğlu
8th Substitution
Event
Jesper Grundt → Heine Åsen Larsen
6th Substitution
80'
Event
Sander Håvik Innvær → Isak Dahlqvist
7th Substitution
80'
78'
Event
Jack Hinshelwood → Georginio Rutter
5th Substitution
77'
Event
Maxim De Cuyper → Ibrahim Osman
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Amario Cozier-Duberry → Malick Yalcouyé
2nd Substitution
68'
Event
Charalampos Kostoulas → Diego Gómez
3rd Substitution
Event
Ieltsin Camões → Lars Olden Larsen
1st Substitution
64'
59'
Event
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
48'
Event
Luka Vuskovic
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Amario Cozier-Duberry takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Daniel Braut comes on for Troy Nyhammer.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
88
Attempt Attempt
Charalampos Kostoulas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Update Update
Zadok Yohanna comes on for Ferdi Kadioglu.
86
Attempt Attempt
Isak Vadebu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Attempt Attempt
Amario Cozier-Duberry takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
82
Attempt Attempt
Jack Hinshelwood takes a shot, but it's saved.
80
Update Update
Sander Innvaer comes on for Isak Dahlqvist.
80
Update Update
Jesper Andreas Grundt is on, and Heine Larsen is off.
79
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
78
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari takes a left-footed shot but misses.
78
Attempt Attempt
Jack Hinshelwood takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
78
Update Update
Maxim de Cuyper replaces Ibrahim Osman.
75
Attempt Attempt
Charalampos Kostoulas attempts a header but misses the shot.
70
Attempt Attempt
Pascal Gross takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
Update Update
Charalampos Kostoulas comes on for Diego Gómez.
68
Update Update
Amario Cozier-Duberry comes on for Malick Yalcouye.
67
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
67
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Osman takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Update Update
On: Ieltsin Camoes, Off: Lars Olden Larsen.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ferdi Kadioglu.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Attempt Attempt
Ferdi Kadioglu takes a left-footed shot but misses.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Ferdi Kadioglu takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
52
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Attempt Attempt
Yasin Ayari takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Luka Vuskovic.
45
Attempt Attempt
Olivier Boscagli takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Mats Wieffer takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Attempt Attempt
Luka Vuskovic takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
30
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Osman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Osman takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Georginio Rutter takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
28
Attempt Attempt
Malick Yalcouye takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Georginio Rutter takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
26
Attempt Attempt
Pascal Gross takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
22
Attempt Attempt
Mathias Tonnessen takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Pascal Gross takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Ferdi Kadioglu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Edgars Malcevs.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw leaves both teams with work to do in the second leg. Brighton created the clearer opportunities according to underlying numbers but failed to find the net despite sustained pressure. Tromsø defended compactly and restricted high-quality chances. The tie remains finely balanced on aggregate. Both managers will likely focus on improving finishing efficiency and set-piece execution ahead of the return match. The absence of goals keeps the contest open for either side to advance.