Brann eye European surge against travel-weary Valerenga
A European qualification battle takes centre stage as sixth-placed Brann look to extend their two-point lead over a Valerenga side desperate to break into the top six.
SK Brann appear to have turned a corner under Eirik Horneland, entering this fixture on the back of two consecutive 2-1 victories over Molde and Start. Currently holding a continental place with 16 games remaining, the hosts have recovered from a poor May run of three straight defeats to climb back into the top six. However, Horneland must manage a testing schedule following a midweek Conference League qualifier.
Valerenga travel to Bergen sitting ninth but only two points behind their hosts. While they boosted confidence with a dominant 6-1 thrashing of Aalesund last time out, their away form remains a significant concern. Having lost twice in their last five league outings, including a heavy 4-0 defeat at Tromso, the visitors need a result to stay within touching distance of the European places.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Brann are the stronger side — 151 rating points clear of Valerenga.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
BrannValerengaWhole season, home and away combined — Brann 21 games, Valerenga 21 games.
BrannValerengaPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Eliteserien (Norway) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
