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Sandefjord – Brann

Sandefjord has impressed in the first games and has 8 points, while Brann has 10 points.
Sandefjord with 8 points on their last 4 games, and has won both home games. This will be the hardest game at home so far. Played well lately and could be leading with a couple of goals before Stabæk equalized. Has surprised so far and proven they are better then many experts thoughts before this season. Are a strong home team, that works hard and good attackers in Tegstrøm and Adriano. Ødegård(M) and Mjelde(M) still out with injury. Thorsen(A, 2games 1goal) is still doubtful after a hit in his leg. Madsen(DF, 5games 1goal) is suspended to this game, he has been one of the best players for Sandefjord this season.
Sandefjords last 6 games:
6.5 Stabæk (A) 1-1
29.4 Tromsø (H) 2-1
22.4 Viking (A) 0-0
15.4 Aalesund (H) 3-0
9.4 Lyn (A) 0-3
12.11 Fredrikstad (Cupfinal) 0-3

Brann started well with 3 wins this season, but has only 1 point in the 2 last games. Normally not the best away team, and had big problems against Rosenborg, where they just where standing still and watching Rosenborg play football. The defence has been pretty poor in the last two games, and there have been many mistakes in the passes in midfield. Reserve goalkeeper Thorbjørnsen has a little problem with his foot. Guntveit(DF, 3games) is doubtful. Winters will get a chance on top, so Sæternes will be on the bench.
Brann last 6 games:
5.5 Start (H) 2-2
29.4 Rosenborg (A) 0-3
22.4 Vålerenga (H) 4-1
16.4 Strømsgodset (H) 3-1
10.4 Stabæk (A) 1-0
1.3 Brøndby (A) 0-3

H2H on Storstadion 0-1-1 0-2
H2H total 0-1-3 4-9

All meetings:
2006-09-17 Brann - Sandefjord 5 - 3
2006-05-13 Sandefjord - Brann 0 - 2
2002-11-06 Brann - Sandefjord 2 - 1
2002-11-02 Sandefjord - Brann 0 - 0

Madsen is a big missing in Sandefjord defence. Brann are favorites but need to play better then they have lately. Maybe a low scoring win to Brann 1-0?