Brann vs Sarpsborg Prediction 29 May 2026
🔊 Brann and Sarpsborg go into this fixture as near neighbors in the league table, sitting eighth and ninth respectively. Both sides have struggled for consistency lately: the hosts have alternated between wins and losses, while the visitors have managed just two victories in their last five outings. Matches involving Brann tend to be high-scoring affairs, as reflected by a strong over 2.5 goals trend. With both teams likely to find the net and the promise of an open contest, this clash carries plenty of intrigue.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 02 August 2025 and ended in a 1-4 result. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that match (Sarpsborg played at home):
- Possession: 34% vs 66%;
- Corners: 3 vs 14;
- Fouls committed: 9 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 10.
📊 Head-to-head stats for official encounters between Brann and Sarpsborg:
- 26 matches played;
- Brann have claimed 12 wins at home, while Sarpsborg have secured 7 victories, with 7 draws between them;
- Total goals scored: Brann 37, Sarpsborg 30;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.08; in the second half: 1.5;
- Average total goals per match: 2.58.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Brann Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in the Eliteserien, with Bodø/Glimt hosting Brann. The match ended 3-1.
Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics (Brann vs Bodø/Glimt):
- Possession: 37% vs 63%;
- Corners: 3 vs 6;
- Fouls committed: 8 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 0 vs 8.
Brann showcase a distinctly attacking style, averaging 2.09 goals scored per match, while conceding a relatively high 1.64. Over their last ten outings, Brann have picked up four wins but suffered five defeats. Their attacking output remains consistent, with an average of exactly two goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game across those ten fixtures. This pattern is reflected in a strong over 2.5 goals trend, which has landed in six consecutive Brann matches.
Match Results: Brann
Sarpsborg Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, taking on Sarpsborg away from home. Molde came up short, losing 2-1.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that Sarpsborg vs Molde clash:
- Possession: 24% vs 76%;
- Corners: 2 vs 8;
- Fouls committed: 13 vs 6;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Sarpsborg’s campaign has been marked by inconsistency, with the side struggling to establish any defensive solidity. Over their last ten competitive fixtures, Sarpsborg have picked up just three wins while suffering five defeats, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game-a clear sign of their vulnerability at the back. Offensively, they lack firepower as well, averaging only 1.1 goals per match, which puts a premium on clinical finishing whenever chances arise. In their last five outings, Sarpsborg have alternated between wins and losses, failing to string together back-to-back victories. Their league position means they are desperate for points, but defensive frailties often turn their matches-especially against sides like Brann-into open, high-scoring affairs.
Match Results: Sarpsborg
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.08;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.65, while the visitors net 0.42.
First-Half Stats: Brann (home) vs Sarpsborg (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- wins: 2 (50%) vs 1 (20%);
- losses: 1 (25%) vs 2 (40%);
- draws: 1 (25%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 2.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9).
- Sarpsborg conceded in the 1st half in last 5 games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 7, draws - 7.
Statistics: Brann vs Sarpsborg
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 10;
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 36% vs 30%;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Sarpsborg won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 away games against Brann.
- Sarpsborg won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Eliteserien).
- Sarpsborg won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games.
- Sarpsborg won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.42, the guests - 1.15;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.58;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Brann vs Sarpsborg
- average total in the tournament: 3.73 vs 2.6;
- average total goals scored: 2.09 vs 1.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.09 vs 0.9;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.2;
- Brann: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Sarpsborg: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.75) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Brann games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Brann games (Eliteserien).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 13 of last 15 Sarpsborg away games.
Prediction on corners
Brann: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.64; at home field - 6.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; at home field - 7.5.
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.9, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Brann vs Sarpsborg
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Brann at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sarpsborg away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Brann at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Sarpsborg away - 2 (40%).
- Brann have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
- Brann have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Brann have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (Eliteserien).
- Brann have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eliteserien).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (11/82, 13.4%), 2:0 (11/82, 13.4%);
- Brann at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 3:1 (1/4, 25%);
- Sarpsborg away most often play: 0:2 , 1:0 , 2:1 , 3:2 , 4:0 (1/5, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.09% (odds 8.5)
1:1 - 9.49% (odds 9)
1:0 - 8.99% (odds 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The sides sit mid-table and have struggled for consistency, leading to unpredictable results week in, week out. Brann stand out for their aggressive attacking approach-both their average goals scored and conceded highlight a tendency to play open football and take risks at the back. Sarpsborg, meanwhile, are prone to defensive lapses, as reflected in their goals-against stats; their attack isn’t always clinical, but they’re capable of capitalizing on opponents’ weaknesses. The over 2.5 goals trend is backed by Brann’s recent high-scoring matches and the overall playing style of both teams. The prediction here is over 2.5 goals.
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