Predictions & Statistics

With 6 points from 8 games and a place of 15, Aalesund still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 1 wins, 3 draws, and 4 defeats, and the 10:16 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on K. Lonebu (5 goals), H. Melland (2 goals), Emil Engqvist (1 goals), with creative support from J. Orsahl (2 assists), H. Melland (1 assists), Endre Hjertager Osenbroch (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, the split record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses points to a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with P. Ngongo, M. Kristensen, J. Seehusen unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Brann sit 6 with 13 points after 9 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 4 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, while the 21:13 goal ratio supports the view of good form and are on a winning streak. Going forward they rely heavily on Kristall Máni Ingason (4 goals), B. Finne (3 goals), J. Soltvedt (3 goals), with creative support from U. Mathisen (3 assists), B. Finne (2 assists), K. Eriksen (2 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, their split return of 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with N. Castro, S. Magnusson, N. Boakye unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.