Eliteserien: Brann expected to win home game against Tromsø

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

One slightly interesting match fact is that this game is played on grass and that the visiting Tromsø have a different surface at their stadium (artificial turf). The impact of this is hard to measure exactly, but the visitors stats on grass is 3-3-12 (win-draw-loss) from 18 matches. Tromsø have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Brann form and stats

Brann, who have the fewest scored goals (9) at home in Eliteserien, have collected 15 points from their home games so far after 4-3-2.

In their previous game, the manager L. Nilsen led his Brann to a defeat in the Eliteserien match away at Mjøndalen. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Brann Stadion. In the game before, an away victory match versus Ranheim with a 3-0 scoreline.

The Brann fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 9 in 9 matches. From these home matches, Brann have conceded only 7 goals.

Tromsø form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Tromsø, who have the most conceded goals (24) away in Eliteserien, so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-6 (win-draw-lose). four defeats in a row for Tromsø in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Stabæk.

Tromsø delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Lillestrøm in their previous match; a Eliteserien game. A 2-5 defeat away at Rosenborg before that.

Tromsø find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 9 goals from 9 away fixtures. The opposition has been scoring high and low on Tromsø's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 24 goals in 9 travels.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Tromsø - Brann 1-2 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Brann won 4 games, 2 matches ended with a draw and Tromsø has 4 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4

Top Goalscorers

V. Wormgoor 5 goals

D. Bamba 4 goals / 2 assists

R. Taylor 4 goals

Brann missing players

Tromsø missing players