Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sarpsborg 08 FF at 46%, yet in-form Brann provide a compelling counter-argument — this Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann meet at Sarpsborg Stadion in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 3. This fixture gets under way on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 17:00 UTC.
Current Form
Sarpsborg 08 FF's overall Eliteserien record this term: 0W 5D 5L from 10 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: D D D D L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 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.
In front of their own supporters this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 4W 3D 3L at Sarpsborg Stadion — 1.50 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Sarpsborg Stadion. Their home PPG of 1.50 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.50 — Sarpsborg 08 FF are significantly better at Sarpsborg Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Brann have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Eliteserien outings this season: 3W 4D 3L. Last five: W L D D W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.60. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
Brann's away record: 3W 3D 4L from 10 road trips in Eliteserien this season (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 2.00 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.
On a straight form reading, Brann are the stronger side — 0.80 PPG clear of the hosts (1.30 vs 0.50). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Sarpsborg 08 FF, 0 for Brann and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 6 Dec 2020, ended 1–1 with a draw.
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 & In-Play
Sarpsborg 08 FF — key trading statistics (30 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Brann — key trading statistics (30 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 83% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sarpsborg 08 FF 43% versus Brann 73%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sarpsborg 08 FF 47% | Brann 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.69 xG and Brann 1.25 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: Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.919 / defence 0.933 | Brann attack 0.997 / defence 1.021. League average goals — home 1.796 / away 1.349. Data: 30 Sarpsborg 08 FF games / 30 Brann games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Sarpsborg 08 FF 46% | Draw 26% | Brann 27%. Fair-value odds: Sarpsborg 08 FF 2.17 | Draw 3.85 | Brann 3.70. Sarpsborg 08 FF hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.94. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.94 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Sarpsborg 08 FF as the most likely outcome at 46% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Brann (1.30 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sarpsborg 08 FF if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.94 combined xG gives a 56% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 59%. Form rates corroborate: Sarpsborg 08 FF 40% | Brann 70% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (30 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 3 | Venue: Sarpsborg Stadion • Kick-off: Wednesday 14 Apr 2021, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sarpsborg 08 FF 46% | Draw 26% | Brann 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 59% | xG Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.69 / Brann 1.25 • Poisson strength factors: Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.919 / def 0.933 | Brann attack 0.997 / def 1.021 | league avg home 1.796 / away 1.349 • Poisson stance: Sarpsborg 08 FF (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.69
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
Expected Goals
1.25
Brann xG
59%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann kick off?
Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann kicked off at 17:00 on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at Sarpsborg Stadion.
Where is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann being played?
The match is being played at Sarpsborg Stadion.
What competition is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann part of?
Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann is a Regular Season - 3 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann?
Our statistical model gives Sarpsborg 08 FF a 46% chance of winning, Brann a 27% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Sarpsborg 08 FF the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann will score (BTTS).
Will Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann?
Record (1 meetings): Sarpsborg 08 FF 0W | Draws 1 | Brann 0W.
What form are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann in?
Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 0W-5D-5L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-D-D-D-L. Brann (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-L-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack at 0.92x the league average against Brann's defence at 1.02x — combine the two and it projects 1.69 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Brann's attack (1.00x) against Sarpsborg 08 FF's defence (0.93x) — and the away total comes out at 1.25.
These ratings are built from 30/30 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Sarpsborg 08 FF Win
46%
2.16
26%
3.79
27%
3.66
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
1 – 0
8.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.69
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
Total xG
2.94
1.25
Brann xG
2.16
46%
Home win
3.79
26%
Draw
3.66
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.68
41%
BTTS No
2.47
Clean Sheet
29%
3.51
19%
5.40
Win to Nil
13%
7.58
5%
19.78
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.9 | 11.2 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 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 Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.6%.
How many goals are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann expected to score?
The model projects 1.69 expected goals for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 1.25 for Brann, a combined total of 2.94.
How confident is the prediction model for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 30 outings, Sarpsborg 08 FF have picked up 1.07 PPG on a 8W 8D 14L record — D-D-D-D-L across the most recent five.
Brann's form line: 9W 9D 12L from 30 games, 1.20 PPG, last five W-L-D-D-W.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.07 PPG for Sarpsborg 08 FF against 1.20 for Brann. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 1.40 PPG from 15 outings (6W 3D 6L).
On the road, Brann have gone 5W 4D 6L from 15 away games — 1.27 PPG when travelling.
Attack vs Defence
Sarpsborg 08 FF are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game recently; Brann are on 1.33 scored and 1.63 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Brann in 73%.
Last 30 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Current Season
Brann
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann in coming into this match?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 8W 8D 14L in their last 30 games (1.07 PPG), while Brann have gone 9W 9D 12L in their last 30 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sarpsborg 08 FF at home or Brann away?
Sarpsborg 08 FF's home record (1.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sarpsborg 08 FF at home: 1.40 PPG; Brann away: 1.27 PPG.
Have Sarpsborg 08 FF or Brann been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Brann in 10%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2020 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 5 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. The two were last together as recently as 29 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Brann won 1-4 on 2 Aug 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 1W 2D 1L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Brann — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Sarpsborg 08 FF
4
Draws
3
Brann
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann?
From 10 meetings on record, Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 3, Brann have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann last play each other?
They last met on 29 May 2026, when Brann 1-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Sarpsborg 08 FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Brann are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sarpsborg 08 FF 33%, Brann 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Sarpsborg 08 FF) and 53% (Brann).
On the defensive side: Sarpsborg 08 FF keep a clean sheet in 47% of their matches; Sarpsborg 08 FF have failed to score in 33% of games; Brann in 27%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sarpsborg 08 FF home games / Brann away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sarpsborg 08 FF play Brann?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's recent matches and 60% of Brann's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Brann usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 47% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's recent games and 53% of Brann's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann tend to score early?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Brann in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Sarpsborg 08 FF's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Sarpsborg Stadion, Regular Season - 3, as Sarpsborg 08 FF and Brann drew 0-0 in the Eliteserien. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.69 xG and Brann 1.25 xG, a combined 2.94. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Sarpsborg 08 FF fell 1.7 short of their projected output. Brann landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.92 / defence 0.93 against Brann attack 1.00 / defence 1.02, drawn from 30/30 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sarpsborg 08 FF 46% | Draw 26% | Brann 27%, with Sarpsborg 08 FF to win its most likely call at 46%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 80% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sarpsborg 08 FF 47%, Brann 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (30 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 33% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Brann's trading profile (30 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 73% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.07 PPG, Brann 1.20 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Sarpsborg 08 FF (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.33 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 0.93 average — tighter than their form line. Brann (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.27 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.93 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.