Predictions & Statistics

Tromso come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 19 points after 7 matches. With 6 wins, 1 draws, and 0 defeats plus a goal balance of 14:2, they continue to show very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Their attacking quality is driven by J. Hjerto-Dahl (4 goals), H. Larsen (3 goals), A. Thongla-Iad Warneryd (2 goals), with creative support from R. Jenssen (4 assists), J. Hjerto-Dahl (1 assists), H. Larsen (1 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. At home, the split of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with J. Grundt, V. Ekblom unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Brann sit 14 with 4 points after 6 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 4 defeats with a 11:11 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on B. Finne (2 goals), J. Soltvedt (2 goals), Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (2 goals), with creative support from B. Finne (2 assists), K. Eriksen (2 assists), N. Holm (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have managed 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with N. Castro, S. Magnusson, J. Torsvik unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.