Aalesund 0-3 Sandefjord – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Aalesund at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this Aalesund vs Sandefjord fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Eliteserien clash, Regular Season - 27 as Aalesund welcome Sandefjord to Color Line Stadion. Kick-off is set for Monday 6 November 2023 at 18:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eliteserien games this season, Aalesund have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: L D W W L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.50 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Aalesund, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Color Line Stadion, Aalesund have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Sandefjord — All Games: 1W 3D 6L from 10 Eliteserien fixtures this season — 0.60 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Sandefjord, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sandefjord away from home this season: 1W 0D 9L from 10 away games — 0.30 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 3.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Aalesund carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.50 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.10 vs 0.60. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Aalesund register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Sandefjord in 70% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Aalesund, 3 for Sandefjord and 1 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Apr 2023, ended 0–4 with Sandefjord winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Aalesund in-play and half-time data (56 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
Sandefjord in-play and half-time data (56 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 52%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Aalesund 54% versus Sandefjord 62%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Aalesund 62% | Sandefjord 73%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Aalesund 1.97 xG and Sandefjord 1.71 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Aalesund attack 0.792 / defence 1.084 | Sandefjord attack 1.151 / defence 1.361. League average goals — home 1.827 / away 1.372. Aalesund's attack strength of 0.792 is below the league average — the 1.97 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Sandefjord bring a strong defensive rating of 1.361 — this is suppressing Aalesund's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 56 Aalesund games / 56 Sandefjord games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Aalesund 44% | Draw 22% | Sandefjord 34%. Fair-value odds: Aalesund 2.27 | Draw 4.55 | Sandefjord 2.94. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 22% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 71% | BTTS probability 70% | Total xG 3.68. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 71% — a total xG of 3.68 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 70% reflects that both xG figures (1.97 / 1.71) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
Sandefjord lead the H2H ledger, but Aalesund carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.
The Poisson model's primary lean is Aalesund at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Aalesund offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.68 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 71% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.9 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 70% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Aalesund 60% | Sandefjord 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Aalesund vs Sandefjord | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Color Line Stadion • Kick-off: Monday 6 Nov 2023, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Aalesund 44% | Draw 22% | Sandefjord 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 71% | BTTS 70% | xG Aalesund 1.97 / Sandefjord 1.71 • Poisson strength factors: Aalesund attack 0.792 / def 1.084 | Sandefjord attack 1.151 / def 1.361 | league avg home 1.827 / away 1.372 • Poisson stance: Aalesund (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.97
Aalesund xG
Expected Goals
1.71
Sandefjord xG
70%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
71%
Over 2.5
50%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Aalesund vs Sandefjord kick off?
Aalesund vs Sandefjord kicked off at 18:00 on Monday 6 November 2023 at Color Line Stadion.
What was the final score in Aalesund vs Sandefjord?
Aalesund 0 - 3 Sandefjord.
Where is Aalesund vs Sandefjord being played?
The match is being played at Color Line Stadion.
What competition is Aalesund vs Sandefjord part of?
Aalesund vs Sandefjord is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Aalesund vs Sandefjord?
Our statistical model gives Aalesund a 44% chance of winning, Sandefjord a 34% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Aalesund the favourite.
Will both teams score in Aalesund vs Sandefjord?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both Aalesund and Sandefjord will score (BTTS).
Will Aalesund vs Sandefjord have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 71%.
What is the head-to-head record between Aalesund and Sandefjord?
Record (5 meetings): Aalesund 1W | Draws 1 | Sandefjord 3W.
What form are Aalesund and Sandefjord in?
Aalesund (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-D-W-W-L. Sandefjord (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Aalesund's attack rating (0.79) and Sandefjord's defence rating (1.36), the model arrives at 1.97 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Sandefjord's attack versus Aalesund's defence, projects 1.71 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 56/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 9.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.4%), 1-2 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Aalesund Win
44%
2.25
22%
4.65
34%
2.93
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
8.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
1 – 2
7.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.97
Aalesund xG
Total xG
3.68
1.71
Sandefjord xG
2.25
44%
Home win
4.65
22%
Draw
2.93
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
71%
Over 2.5
1.41
29%
Under 2.5
3.45
50%
Over 3.5
2.00
50%
Under 3.5
2.00
31%
Over 4.5
3.23
69%
Under 4.5
1.45
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.42
30%
BTTS No
3.39
Clean Sheet
18%
5.53
14%
7.16
Win to Nil
8%
12.47
5%
21.01
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 5.0 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Aalesund vs Sandefjord?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.6%.
How many goals are Aalesund and Sandefjord expected to score?
The model projects 1.97 expected goals for Aalesund and 1.71 for Sandefjord, a combined total of 3.68.
How confident is the prediction model for Aalesund vs Sandefjord?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Aalesund's recent record stands at 15W 12D 29L from 56 games, a 1.02 PPG return, with L-D-W-W-L in the last five. The sample for Aalesund is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sandefjord, meanwhile, have gone 11W 13D 32L across 56 games — 0.82 PPG, with L-L-L-L-D in their last five. The sample for Sandefjord is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Aalesund on 1.02 PPG, Sandefjord on 0.82. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Aalesund have managed 10W 8D 10L from 28 games — 1.36 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Sandefjord's away record stands at 5W 2D 21L across 28 trips, a 0.61 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Aalesund come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Aalesund are averaging 0.96 goals scored and 1.89 conceded per game recently; Sandefjord are on 1.46 scored and 2.11 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sandefjord in 62%.
Last 56 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Aalesund
Blended
Sandefjord
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Aalesund and Sandefjord in coming into this match?
Aalesund have gone 15W 12D 29L in their last 56 games (1.02 PPG), while Sandefjord have gone 11W 13D 32L in their last 56 (0.82 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Aalesund at home or Sandefjord away?
Aalesund's home record (1.36 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Aalesund at home: 1.36 PPG; Sandefjord away: 0.61 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
7 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to July 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. They last met on 3 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: Sandefjord have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 30 Apr 2023, when Sandefjord won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Aalesund's record when hosting Sandefjord specifically: 1W 0D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
1
Aalesund
1
Draws
5
Sandefjord
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Aalesund and Sandefjord?
From 7 meetings on record, Aalesund have won 1, Sandefjord have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Aalesund and Sandefjord last play each other?
They last met on 3 May 2026, when Sandefjord 1-0 Aalesund.
Who has won more matches between Aalesund and Sandefjord?
Sandefjord have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Aalesund see a goal before the break in 54% of their matches.
Sandefjord are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Aalesund 54%, Sandefjord 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 50% for Aalesund and 75% for Sandefjord. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 25% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Aalesund have failed to score in 29% of games; Sandefjord in 39%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Aalesund home games / Sandefjord away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Aalesund play Sandefjord?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Aalesund's recent matches and 54% of Sandefjord's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Aalesund vs Sandefjord usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Aalesund's matches and 75% of Sandefjord's.
Do Aalesund and Sandefjord tend to score early?
Aalesund have had a goal before half-time in 54% of their recent matches, Sandefjord in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Sandefjord run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Aalesund.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sandefjord beat Aalesund 0-3 at Color Line Stadion, Regular Season - 27, in the Eliteserien. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Aalesund 1.97 xG and Sandefjord 1.71 xG, a combined 3.68. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Aalesund fell 2.0 short of their projected output. Sandefjord outscored their 1.71 projection by 1.3. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Aalesund attack 0.79 / defence 1.08 against Sandefjord attack 1.15 / defence 1.36, drawn from 56/56 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Aalesund 44% | Draw 22% | Sandefjord 34%, with Aalesund to win its most likely call at 44%. The actual Sandefjord win had been the model's second-ranked read at 34%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 71%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 50% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 68% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Aalesund 62%, Sandefjord 73%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Aalesund's trading profile (56 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Sandefjord's trading profile (56 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Aalesund 1.02 PPG, Sandefjord 0.82 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sandefjord win broke the near-deadlock. Aalesund (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.07 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.32 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Sandefjord (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.21 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 2.50 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.