SK Brann Bergen

vs

FC Utrecht

Preview

Brann (home)

• SK Brann Bergen have won three of their last five, losing just one.
• The Norwegians have 0 points from one match to sit 23rd in the current standings.
• In our SK Brann Bergen vs FC Utrecht prediction, we note that Brann suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat away at OSC Lille in their Europa League opener.
• They recovered from that European setback by beating Fredrikstad FK 1-0 in the Eliteserien at home.

FC Utrecht (away)

• FC Utrecht have one win and one defeat from their last two away games.
• The Dutch side sit 28th, also with 0 after a game.
• Utrecht are known for their wide, vertical play and Ron Jans will look to overload the flanks and play vertical balls to a target man.

Key Players

• Saevar Atli Magnusson has scored four of Brann’s last nine goals and got on the scoresheet in their Europa League opener.
• Noah Holm is a creator in the number ten role; he notched an assist in their opening group match.
• Utrecht haven’t had anyone really make a mark in the Europa League yet, but they do have a big and physical centre-forward and a pair of lively wide players.

Betting Insights

• Brann are priced as slight favourites at 2.3.
• The Dutch visitors are 2.9 and the draw 3.6.
• The Both Teams to Score market looks good value at 1.65.
• Brann have won two of their last two matches at Stadion while Utrecht have been inconsistent on their travels.

Prediction

• We’re going with the home side to edge out a positive matchup, and this SK Brann Bergen vs FC Utrecht betting tips segment suggests focusing on Brann’s home advantage based on their recent form at Stadion.
• The midfield battle and who holds shape in transition will likely determine the result.