Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Brann in 6th and Kristiansund in 9th place.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
This pitch has grass, which is not Kristiansund's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on grass Kristiansund have performed like this: Played 13 matches resulting in 1 win, 6 draws and 6 defeats with the goal stats 17-19 (scored/conceded).
Brann form and stats
2 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat. That’s what Brann have to build on here at Brann Stadion in the Eliteserien.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Brann, who played 1-1 against Start. That match was also played at this venue (Brann Stadion). A defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Odd.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Brann have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found three matches with the results: Won one, drawn zero and lost two.
The manager L. Nilsen will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Strømsgodset in only four days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (8 in 4 games), Brann's attacking play is working. On the other hand, Brann have conceded 4 goals.
Kristiansund form and stats
As the visiting team in Eliteserien matches, Kristiansund have produced an overall stat of 1-3-1 so far.
Kristiansund delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Vålerenga (placed 3rd) in their previous match; a Eliteserien game. A 1-2 defeat away at Bodø / Glimt before that.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Kristiansund playing away and similar expectations, we found ten relevant matches. Results were two Kristiansund wins, five draws and three defeats.
A new game in only four days for Kristiansund, the Eliteserien home match versus Sandefjord. Busy days.
Kristiansund find the net regularly in their away games. 7 goals from 5 away fixtures in the league. As opposed to that, Kristiansund have seen the ball go into their own net 7 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last nine meetings): Brann won five games, zero matches ended with a draw and Kristiansund has four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fourTop Goalscorers
  A. Pellegrino 8 goals |   G. Koomson 6 goals |  D. Bamba 3 goals |
Brann missing players
Kristiansund missing players
| Brann | Kristiansund | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | 8 | 0 | Scored | S | 2 | 7 | 17 |
| 13 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 80% | 78% |
| 78% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 78% |
| 67% | 75% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 80% | 78% |
| 33% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 40% | 44% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 11% |
| 56% | 75% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 78% |
| 22% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 22% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 22% |
| 5.4 | 5.8 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| 5.2 | 4.2 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 2 | 2.2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 101 | 54 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 23 | 63 | 122 |
| 39 | 26 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 23 | 40 |
| 33% | 31% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 30% | 42% |
- All of Brann's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Brann have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Brann have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Brann haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Kristiansund has the most dropped points from leading position (12)
- Kristiansund have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Kristiansund have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bodø / Glimt | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 25 | 27 |
| 2 | Molde | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 25 |
| 3 | Vålerenga | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Stabæk | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
| 6 | Brann | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Odd | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | Strømsgodset | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -6 | 12 |
| 9 | Kristiansund | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 10 | Sarpsborg 08 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Mjøndalen | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 12 | Viking | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 | Haugesund | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 8 |
| 14 | Sandefjord | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 7 |
| 15 | Start | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 5 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -18 | 3 |
- Brann
- Bergens Tidende - (local newspaper)
- Bergensavisen - (local newspaper)
- Bataljonen - (supporter site)
- Kristiansund BK
- Tidens Krav - (local newspaper)
- Uglan supporterklubb - (supporter site)
- Eliteserien official site
- VG - (newspaper)
- Aftenposten - (newspaper)
- Dagbladet - (newspaper)