A thrilling fixture awaits in the Norwegian Eliteserien on 02.05.2026, as Brann, with a slight edge, faces off against Fredrikstad. Both teams are gearing up for an intense battle. Dive into our detailed match analysis for insights on player matchups, team strategies, and performance stats. Be sure to read our prediction for expert betting advice!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sandefjord | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4/7 | 7 |
| 9 | Fredrikstad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8/12 | 7 |
| 10 | KFUM Oslo | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7/11 | 7 |
| 13 | Rosenborg | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3/8 | 5 |
| 14 | Brann | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11/11 | 4 |
| 15 | Start | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5/10 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Brann vs Fredrikstad
x 3 x 2Brann vs Fredrikstad Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Brann | Fredrikstad | 28.09.2025 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Brann | 29.03.2025 | 3-0 |
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Brann | 18.08.2024 | 0-4 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Fredrikstad | 07.04.2024 | 0-2 |
| 1. Division | Fredrikstad | Brann | 22.10.2022 | 1-3 |
| NM Cupen | Brann | Fredrikstad | 30.06.2022 | 6-0 |
| 1. Division | Brann | Fredrikstad | 21.05.2022 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Brann | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| NM Cupen | Brann | Aalesund | 22.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Brann | 18.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Sandefjord | 12.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Ham-Kam | Brann | 06.04.2026 | 1-5 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Tromso | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| NM Cupen | Bryne | Brann | 19.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Brann | 15.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| NM Cupen | Tromsdalen Uil | Brann | 08.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Brann | Sotra | 20.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Viking | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Fredrikstad | 19.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Valerenga | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Aalesund | Fredrikstad | 07.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | KFUM Oslo | 22.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| NM Cupen | KFUM Oslo | Fredrikstad | 19.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Fredrikstad | 15.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| NM Cupen | Fredrikstad | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fredrikstad | ODD Ballklubb | 28.02.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Aalesund | Fredrikstad | 22.02.2026 | 2-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Brann VS Fredrikstad
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Brann vs Fredrikstad
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Brann vs Fredrikstad
htmlSomething has to give at Brann Stadion. Two teams going in opposite directions, a rivalry with real bite, and a home side desperate to prove they belong near the top of the Eliteserien table. This is exactly the kind of match where the standings can shift in an instant.
Let's be honest about where Brann are right now. Sitting 13th with just four points from six games, they are seriously underperforming. A squad that competed in the UEFA Europa League this season, going toe-to-toe with Bologna and Fenerbahçe, is now grinding it out against mid-table Norwegian opposition. The embarrassing 0-1 home defeat to Sandefjord still stings. Something is clearly not clicking in the league.
Here's what you need to watch for though. Brann are leaking goals at both ends of the pitch. They have scored 11 but conceded 11 in just six league games. That is a chaotic ratio. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is simply a team finding their rhythm after European distraction. The defensive structure looks genuinely fragile.
Fredrikstad arrive in eighth place with seven points, which is modest but functional. What worries me about the visitors is their own defensive record. They have shipped 12 goals in six games. This fixture has goals written all over it, and that is where I see the sharpest betting value. The over 2.5 goals market looks extremely attractive given both defences have been leaky all season.
The head-to-head history adds a fascinating twist. Fredrikstad hammered Brann 3-0 back in March 2025, but Brann responded with a 1-0 win in September. Before that, Brann demolished them 4-0 away in August 2024. This is a fixture that swings wildly. Momentum and home advantage genuinely matter here.
B. Finne and N. Holm have each contributed two goals and two assists for Brann this season. That creative partnership is the key. If they find space behind Fredrikstad's high defensive line, Brann will cause real damage. R. Shein leads Fredrikstad's scoring with two goals and will be their primary threat on the counter.
One surprising detail worth noting. Brann have five confirmed injury absentees right now, including Boakye, Castro, Gudmundsson, Magnusson, and Opsahl. That is a significant chunk of their squad depth. The odds at 1.61 for a Brann win feel shorter than they should be given that injury crisis.
My prediction is a narrow Brann win, 2-1. Home advantage, crowd support, and the European pedigree in their legs should be enough. But I would rather back both teams to score at strong odds than simply backing the home win. That combination looks like genuine value tonight.
This is the kind of chaotic, unpredictable Eliteserien clash that reminds you why Norwegian football is worth following. Get ready for a proper battle under the Bergen sky.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Þorsteinsson | Iceland | 27 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| J. Sørensen | Denmark | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 77 |
| F. Myhre | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| B. Finne | Norway | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 70 |
| V. Dragsnes | Norway | 32 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| F. Knudsen | Norway | 29 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| T. Pedersen | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dyngeland | Norway | 30 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 71 |
| J. Soltvedt | Norway | 30 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| U. Mathisen | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| K. Eriksen | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| N. Holm | Norway | 24 | Attacker | 186 | 87 |
| D. De Roeve | Belgium | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Haaland | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Holten | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Hellan | Norway | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Klausen | Norway | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Eikrem | Norway | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Lægreid | Norway | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Boakye | Ghana | 20 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sørløkk | Norway | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Rafn | Norway | 34 | Defender | 172 | 70 |
| S. Leach Holm | Sweden | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| S. Owusu | Norway | 30 | Defender | 176 | 75 |
| J. Hummelvoll-Nuñez | Norway | 29 | Attacker | 182 | 76 |
| Ø. Øvretveit | Norway | 31 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 85 |
| U. Fredriksen | Norway | 26 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| R. Shein | Estonia | 22 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| D. Eid | Norway | 27 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| L. Owusu | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| F. Holmé | Norway | 24 | Defender | 190 cm | 83 kg |
| H. Skogvold | Norway | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Andresen | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Ghebreyohannes | Norway | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Børsheim | Norway | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Nilsson | Switzerland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Laghzaoui | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Øhlenschlæger | Denmark | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| Eirik Granaas | Norway | 16 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sorlokk | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Brann vs Fredrikstad match odds
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