Aalesunds vs Sandefjord Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026
🔊 Aalesunds have scored in 20 consecutive matches, but they have struggled to find the net against Sandefjord. In their last three head-to-head meetings, Aalesunds have failed to score, and the fixture in May ended in a one-goal defeat for them. The two sides are now level on 24 points with six rounds of the Eliteserien season remaining. What will come to an end on Saturday: Aalesunds' scoring run, or their poor record against Sandefjord?
Head-to-Head
Sandefjord beat Aalesunds 1-0 in their most recent Eliteserien head-to-head. With the score level at half-time, the hosts had a clear advantage in shots - 26 to 13 - and possession - 62% to 38%.
Across 27 head-to-head meetings, the record is almost level: Aalesunds have won 11, Sandefjord 10, with six draws. Home advantage has been a notable factor for both sides: Aalesunds have won eight of their 13 home matches, Sandefjord seven of their 14.
Head-to-head statistics Aalesunds - Sandefjord
Aalesunds Team Overview
Aalesunds beat Kristiansund 2-0 in their most recent Norwegian Cup match. They led 1-0 at half-time, and possession was shared equally by the end of the game.
Aalesunds are 14th and four points clear of 15th-placed Kristiansund. The gap could have grown further last round, but Kjetil Rekdal's side lost to Sarpsborg (1-2). They had to manage without the injured Marcus Hogensen Reid, who had scored twice against Kristiansund the week before. Aalesunds led at half-time but spent almost an hour down to ten men following a straight red card. Their opponents scored twice - late on and then in added time. "We create our own problems," Rekdal admitted. Things are no better at home: Aalesunds have scored in 12 consecutive Eliteserien matches, but have won just one of their last seven.
Match Results: Aalesunds
Sandefjord Team Overview
In their most recent Norwegian Cup match, Sandefjord lost to Odd (1-3). The visitors had 69% possession and attempted more shots overall - 17 to 15 - but were outshot on target 4 to 9.
Sandefjord are ahead of Aalesunds only on goal difference, and it is their defence that has kept them there: Andreas Tegström's side have conceded 31 goals, the same as fourth-placed Rosenborg. Their attack, however, has managed just 22 goals - the fewest in the league. In October the forward line has dried up completely: Sandefjord have failed to score in their last two league matches, and they have not won in the Eliteserien since 20 September. On Wednesday they were also knocked out of the Norwegian Cup, losing to Odd (1-3).
Match Results: Sandefjord
Prediction for the 1st half
Aalesunds have scored in the first half in 8 of their last 9 matches. We're expecting the hosts to find the net in the opening half again. The bet is Aalesunds 1st Half Team Total - Over 0.5.
Match Result Prediction
Sandefjord have not lost by more than one goal to Aalesunds in eight consecutive head-to-head meetings. The hosts have managed only two wins in 12 home matches this season. The risk is that Sandefjord have lost eight of their 12 away matches. We do not expect Aalesunds to pull clear. The pick is Sandefjord - Handicap +1.5.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely scorelines are 1:1 (9.47%), 2:1 (7.9%) and 2:2 (7.76%). The 1:1 scoreline has the highest probability among these options, with the other two coming in at 7.9% and 7.76% respectively.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
There are usually few goals in this fixture. In six consecutive Eliteserien head-to-head meetings at Aalesunds' ground, the two sides have combined for fewer than four goals. Sandefjord are well accustomed to that kind of game: matches involving them have produced fewer than four goals in 11 of their last 12 league fixtures. Their attack is a key factor - across all competitions, they have failed to score more than one goal in five consecutive matches. Aalesunds, meanwhile, have scored in 20 matches in a row, and we expect them to find the net on Saturday. But there will be no shootout: between them, the two sides will score no more than three goals. The bet is Total Goals - Under 3.5.
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