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Sandefjord vs Brann Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sandefjord vs Brann

EliteserienRegular Season - 19
Sandefjord
#12 · Eliteserien
DDWWL
0 - 0
Jotun Arena, Sandefjord (6,598)
Referee: M. Grotta
Brann
#7 · Eliteserien
LDWWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.41 (implied 70.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 73.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.36). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.4% vs 70.9%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Brann to win this match against Sandefjord, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Brann currently sits in 6th place in the Eliteserien standings, having amassed 25 points from 17 matches. Their season has been marked by a strong attacking output, with 36 goals scored, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net consistently. Despite a recent loss, their form remains solid, with four wins in their last five matches. On the other hand, Sandefjord finds itself struggling in 13th place, with only 18 points from their 17 games. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, managing just one win in their last five outings, which includes four consecutive losses. With 15 goals scored and 23 conceded, they are facing challenges both in attack and defense, further complicating their efforts to climb the standings. The model gives Brann a win probability of 60%, with the projected score being 2-1. A key market percentage to note is their likelihood to cover the spread. However, one caveat is Sandefjord's potential for an upset, particularly if they can capitalize on any defensive lapses from Brann. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team details their in-house model based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Sandefjord Win38%3.10
Draw21%3.80
Brann Win41%2.06
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4164.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4463.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Sandefjord 1-1 Brann
7.5313.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Brann -0.0
1.5535%

Brann have been the stronger side, winning 40% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.53
13.4%
1-2
8.28
12.2%
2-2
10.13
10.0%
2-1
10.38
9.8%
0-1
11.40
8.9%
0-2
12.82
7.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sandefjord
-0.0
2.39
Brann
+0.0
1.55
Sandefjord
-0.3
2.67
Brann
+0.3
1.80
Sandefjord
-0.5
2.92
Brann
+0.5
1.99
Sandefjord
-1.5
6.00
Brann
+1.5
3.75

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Brann are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Sandefjord vs Brann
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.103.802.101.482.601.402.65
Marathonbet
3.123.882.021.412.541.412.64
Betfair
3.003.702.101.442.701.402.88
Pinnacle
3.294.002.091.462.80
SBO
2.903.572.06
William Hill
3.003.602.051.402.70
Bet365
3.204.002.001.442.701.502.50
1xBet
3.203.982.071.412.541.412.69
Unibet
3.153.702.081.462.481.412.60
Betano
3.103.802.071.472.571.422.67
Superbet
3.103.802.071.442.651.392.75
BetVictor
3.003.802.001.402.751.362.88

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
63.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSandefjord or Draw
59%1.72
12Sandefjord or Brann
79%1.23
X2Draw or Brann
62%1.34

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Brann leads 4-1)
1 Sandefjord4 Draw4 Brann
12 Apr
Brann
0-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Sept 25
Sandefjord
0-3
Brann
Eliteserien
Jun 25
Brann
1-0
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Sept 24
Sandefjord
2-2
Brann
Eliteserien
May 24
Brann
2-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Oct 23
Sandefjord
1-1
Brann
Eliteserien
May 23
Brann
0-0
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Mar 23
Brann
3-0
Sandefjord
NM Cupen
Nov 21
Sandefjord
2-2
Brann
Eliteserien
Oct 21
Brann
-
Sandefjord
Eliteserien

In the last 10 matches between Sandefjord and Brann, the record shows Sandefjord with 1 win, 4 draws, and Brann with 4 wins. The scorelines indicate a fairly competitive rivalry, with several matches ending in draws and a mix of narrow and heavier victories. Notably, Brann has achieved three wins by a margin of two or more goals, suggesting they have had the upper hand in terms of goal difference. Sandefjord's last victory over Brann came in April 2026, highlighting a significant gap since they last claimed a win in this matchup.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
19152249153447
WWWWW
2
Viking
19142343192444
DWLWW
3
Tromso
19105434221235
LDLWW
4
Molde
1910363829933
WWWLD
5
Lillestrom
199282626029
WLDLL
6
Rosenborg
198383126527
WLWWL
7
Brann
198293729826
LDWWL
12
Sandefjord
195591624-820
DDWLL
14
KFUM Oslo
1954102033-1319
LLDWW
15
Aalesund
193973043-1318
WLDDL
16
Start
1934122041-2113
LWLLW

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SandefjordHome
2W5D3L
10 playedGF 7 · GA 101.10 pts/game
BrannAway
3W2D4L
9 playedGF 19 · GA 141.22 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SandefjordBrann
1.74Goals p.g.1.88
1.19Goals conceded p.g.1.52
35%Clean sheets10%
45%Win rate40%
2.94Avg goals in match3.4
1.02xG per game1.22
0.02xGA per game-0.34
49%Possession %54%
3.9Shots on target / game4.4
5.2Corners per game6.2
Sandefjord
Recent Form

Sandefjord have won 9 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Viking 1-1 and drew with Brann 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 7D 10L from the last 31 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SandefjordAll competitions
04 Sept
Sandefjord
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Sandefjord
0-0
Brann
Eliteserien
23 Aug
Eidanger
0-15
Sandefjord
NM Cupen
16 Aug
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-2
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
07 Aug
Sandefjord
0-1
KFUM Oslo
Eliteserien
01 Aug
Fredrikstad
1-0
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
14
Win
45%
7
Draw
23%
10
Lost
32%
Brann
Recent Form

Brann have won 7 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Sandefjord 0-0 and beat Fyllingen 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 8D 16L from the last 40 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BrannAll competitions
05 Sept
Brann
1-2
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Sandefjord
0-0
Brann
Eliteserien
27 Aug
Brann
3-2
PAOK
UEFA Europa Conference League
23 Aug
Fyllingen
0-4
Brann
NM Cupen
20 Aug
PAOK
1-1
Brann
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Brann
3-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
16
Win
40%
8
Draw
20%
16
Lost
40%

Lineups

Confirmed

Sandefjord4-1-4-1Confirmed

16Hakon KrogelienDEF
4Fredrik Carson PedersenDEF
3Vetle Walle EgeliDEF
44Xander LambrixDEF
9Oscar KapskarmoFWD
30Elias HadayaGK
27Jakob Maslo DunsbyMID
8Tobias BorkeeietMID
14Edvard PettersenMID
7Evangelos PatoulidisMID
6Sander Risan MörkMID
2Martin HellanDEF
5Gustav HøjbjergDEF
13Rasmus HoltenDEF
17Foster ApetorgborFWD
19Bendik BerntsenFWD
24Sebastian Holm MathisenFWD
1Alf GrønnebergGK
18Mathias SauerMID
10Ervin GigovićMID

Brann4-3-3Confirmed

20Vetle DragsnesDEF
17Joachim SoltvedtDEF
23Thore PedersenDEF
3Fredrik Pallesen KnudsenDEF
29Noah Jean HolmFWD
9Niklas CastroFWD
10Kristall Máni IngasonFWD
1Mathias DyngelandGK
18Jacob Lungi SørensenMID
19Eggert Aron GuðmundssonMID
16Kristian EriksenMID
2Leo CornicDEF
21Neraysho KasanwirjoDEF
11Bård FinneFWD
39Julian LægreidFWD
12Simen Vidtun NilsenGK
14Ulrik MathisenMID
7Kjartan Mar KjartanssonMID
43Brage Berg HaugenMID

Unavailable Players

12 players

Sandefjord6

D. Koswal
Missing FixtureInjury
F. Loftesnes-Bjune
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
J. Vester
Missing FixtureRed Card
M. Melchior
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
N. Moller
Missing FixtureInjury
R. Holten
QuestionableShoulder Injury

Brann6

J. Torsvik
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
N. Boakye
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
N. Wassberg
Missing FixtureInjury
R. Matondo
Missing FixtureInjury
S. Magnusson
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
S. Opsahl
Missing FixtureFoot Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.44 (63.3%)
Both Teams Score1.41 (64.6%)
Value Bets
Sandefjord Win3.10 (37.8%)
Brann Win2.06 (40.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.63 (36.7%)
BTTS No2.70 (35.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.80 (21.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. Grotta has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Sandefjord have averaged 5.2 corners per match at home; Brann 6.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Brann have generated 1.22 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 40% of them. They put 4.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Brann player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.