Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann: prediction and stats
EliteserienRegular Season - 29Kick-off on December 6, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Sarpsborg Stadion, Sarpsborg
The Footlab AI model makes Sarpsborg 08 FF the favourite at 42%, against 25% for a draw and 33% for Brann. The most likely score is 1-1. If Sarpsborg 08 FF wins, the most likely score is 2-1.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,366 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann?
A very open match: only 58 Elo points separate Sarpsborg 08 FF (1,975) and Brann (2,033).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Sarpsborg 08 FF
4-4-2- 11D. Karlsbakk
- 33A. Nibe
- 8S. Christiansen
- 77O. Skarsem
- 10S. Sørli
- 6A. Sher
- 4B. Utvik
- 2M. Lode
- 12C. Niyukuri
- 21A. Hiim
- 87L. Øy
Brann
4-3-3- 29N. Holm
- 22S. Magnússon
- 15J. Torsvik
- 18J. Sørensen
- 16K. Eriksen
- 19E. Guðmundsson
- 3F. Knudsen
- 23T. Pedersen
- 20V. Dragsnes
- 21N. Kasanwirjo
- 12S. Nilsen
Computed on October 14, 2026 at 07:55 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sarpsborg 08 FF have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Brann have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Aalesund(away) | 4-2 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Follo(away) | 2-0 | NM Cupen |
| Sep 18, 2026 | KFUM Oslo(home) | 1-3 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Fredrikstad(away) | 1-1 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Valerenga(home) | 2-2 | Eliteserien |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Viking(home) | 0-2 | Eliteserien |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Start(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt(home) | 2-1 | Eliteserien |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Os(away) | 2-1 | NM Cupen |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Start(away) | 0-2 | Eliteserien |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sarpsborg 08 FF wins, 2 draws, 2 Brann wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Brann 1-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-4 Brann | Eliteserien |
| May 16, 2025 | Brann 2-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Brann 1-3 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-1 Brann | Eliteserien |
| Sep 3, 2023 | Brann 1-0 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
Last archived meeting: Brann vs Sarpsborg 08 FF on May 29, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sarpsborg 08 FF score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Brann score 1.8 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1.5 | 1.1 | 6 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Brann | 1.8 | 1.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sarpsborg 08 FF sit 9th in Eliteserien (28 points from 22 matches) and Brann sit 7th (29 points from 22 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Brann | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 34 | 29 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann?
- The Footlab AI model makes Sarpsborg 08 FF the favourite at 42%, against 25% for a draw and 33% for Brann.
- Where and when is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann played?
- Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann is played on December 6, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Sarpsborg Stadion, in the Eliteserien.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.