Home: Brann
- Brann has lost its last 2 Eliteserien 2026 games, both away from home, but won its last 2 home games.
- SK Brann Bergen currently sits 7th in Eliteserien 2026, having accumulated 13 points from 11 games, and Sarpsborg 08 is currently 9th with 11 points from 10 matches.
- Freyr Alexandersson’s side has won 2 and lost 2 of its 4 home games in Eliteserien 2026, conceding 1.25 goals per game.
- Brann plays a high-tempo, possession-based 4-3-3 with a focus on overloading the wide areas, high pressing, and quick transitions.
- Brann’s front three is its most energetic area of the pitch and they thrive in this system, where they can exploit the half-spaces in front of the defense as their pressing allows them to win the ball back high up the pitch and turn their opponents over.
Away: Sarpsborg 08
- Even Sel has taken the reins at Sarpsborg 08 and has implemented a compact 4-2-3-1 formation that has been solid defensively, with the side preferring to sit deep, select their moments to press, and to deliver direct balls to their striker and wide creators to counter.
- Sarpsborg 08 has been scoring goals when facing Brann at Brann Stadion, averaging 1.7 goals per match, but it will take a big effort for them to outscore Brann on Friday.
- Sarpsborg 08’s recent form has suffered when away from home, with 1 win and 4 losses from their last 5 Eliteserien 2026 outings.
Head-to-Head
These sides have played 5 times in all competitions , with Sarpsborg 08 winning 2 , Brann 1 , and the other 2 games ending in draws.
Key Players
Sarpsborg 08’s striker Victor Halvorsen is in good form, having scored 2 of the team's 6 goals in their last 5 games , and they should have some joy on Friday against this Brann side that has conceded an average of 1.25 goals at home .
Betting Insights
The odds for a Brann win are favorable , and it is expected that both teams will score and there will be over 2.5 goals .
Prediction
Brann should win this game, but both teams will have enough quality to score .
