There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Eliteserien table so far. Here's the Strømsgodset - Brann latest:
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Strømsgodset and Brann.
It should be mentioned that Brann play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Brann on artifical turf are 12 victories, 5 draws and 11 defeats from 28 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 39-43. You can compare this with overall results below.
Strømsgodset form and stats
Overall Eliteserien stats at home this season for Strømsgodset are 2-2-1 (wins-draw-losses).
L. Salvesen was the last player to score a league goal for Strømsgodset and it's becoming a more and more distant memory as Strømsgodset haven't scored in 217 minutes.
Strømsgodset faced defeat in their previous match, away at Vålerenga (0-2). Ahead of that match, Strømsgodset lost 0-4 at home to Molde.
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 Strømsgodset have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found three matches with the results: Won two, drawn one and lost zero.
Strømsgodset are traveling soon after this match as the Eliteserien match at Bodø / Glimt awaits in four days.
Strømsgodset has scored 6 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 8 goals have been conceded.
Brann form and stats
As the visiting team in Eliteserien matches, Brann have produced an overall stat of 2-1-2 so far. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Brann have lost on their last two travels.
Brann's last game was the home draw against Kristiansund (1-1). Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Start.
Håkon Opdal had red hot gloves after the game against Kristiansund, shaping the outcome of the game with six saves made.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Brann playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were four Brann wins, zero draws and two defeats.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Vålerenga in just three days.
Brann have scored 5 goals on their travels this season, from 5 away games in the league. Brann's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 9 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
Strømsgodset-Brann H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Strømsgodset three wins, Brann four wins, three draws. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  G. Koomson 7 goals |  J. Hove 3 goals | M. Maigaard 3 goals |
Strømsgodset missing players
Brann missing players
| Strømsgodset | Brann | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | 6 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| 19 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 9 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 90% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 60% | 80% |
| 60% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| 40% | 40% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 30% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| 50% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 40% | 60% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 40% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 40% | 20% |
| 4.8 | 4.2 | 2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| 5.2 | 4.8 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 6 | 5.4 |
| 1.2 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 116 | 69 | 18 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 47 | 118 |
| 30 | 18 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 13 | 45 |
| 37% | 33% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 38% | 31% |
- Brann haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Strømsgodset haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| 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 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 27 | 30 |
| 2 | Molde | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 25 |
| 3 | Vålerenga | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| 4 | Odd | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | Stabæk | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 6 | Rosenborg | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 7 | Brann | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| 8 | Kristiansund | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | Strømsgodset | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 12 |
| 10 | Viking | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -5 | 11 |
| 11 | Haugesund | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 11 |
| 12 | Sarpsborg 08 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 10 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -8 | 10 |
| 14 | Mjøndalen | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 15 | Start | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | -19 | 3 |
- Strømsgodset
- Drammens Tidende - (local newspaper)
- GodsetUnionen - (supporter site)
- Brann
- Bergens Tidende - (local newspaper)
- Bergensavisen - (local newspaper)
- Bataljonen - (supporter site)
- Eliteserien official site
- VG - (newspaper)
- Aftenposten - (newspaper)
- Dagbladet - (newspaper)