Aalesund 2-1 Brann – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Brann at 73% — the head-to-head data provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Aalesund vs Brann encounter.
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Full Analysis
Color Line Stadion plays host to Aalesund versus Brann in Eliteserien (matchday 8). Kick-off: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 19:00 UK time.
Current Form
Aalesund's record over their last 2 games: 1W 0D 1L (1.50 PPG). Last five: W L. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 1 clean sheet from 2 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Brann have collected 1.60 PPG across their last 10 games: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: L L D L W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.60. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Brann away from home: 4W 2D 4L from their last 10 away games — 1.40 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.50 vs 1.60 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head sample leans to Brann, who have 3 wins from 4 H2H matches compared to 0 for the hosts, with 1 draw.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 4 H2H matches in our data averaged 4.5 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 20 Aug 2023, ended Aalesund 1–5 Brann — a Brann win.
The H2H data backs the away side. Brann have won 3 of 4 H2H matches, and at 4.5 goals per game the goals market also points upward — the away win and Over 2.5 combination has a head-to-head case.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Aalesund 1.26 xG and Brann 3.02 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 0.839 / defence 1.473 | Brann attack 1.671 / defence 0.865. League average goals — home 1.733 / away 1.226. Brann have an above-average attack rating of 1.671, which lifts their away xG to 3.02. Aalesund's defence rating of 1.473 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Brann's projected output up. Data: built from Aalesund's last 8 games and Brann's last 39.
Result probabilities: Aalesund 13% | Draw 14% | Brann 73%. Fair-value odds: Aalesund 7.81 | Draw 6.96 | Brann 1.37. The model has a clear lean to Brann (73%) — a 59pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 80% | BTTS Yes probability 68% | Total xG 4.28. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 80% — a total xG of 4.28 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 68% — both xG figures (1.26 / 3.02) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Brann at 73% — clear model lean. The head-to-head data (Brann 3 wins from 4 H2H matches) corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 4.28 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 80% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Aalesund's last 2 games and Brann's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.5 goals per game across 4 H2H matches.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Aalesund vs Brann | Competition: Eliteserien, matchday 8 | Venue: Color Line Stadion • Kick-off: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 19:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Aalesund 13% | Draw 14% | Brann 73% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 80% (Under 20%) | BTTS Yes 68% (No 32%) | xG Aalesund 1.26 / Brann 3.02 • Poisson strength factors: Aalesund attack 0.839 / def 1.473 | Brann attack 1.671 / def 0.865 | league avg home 1.733 / away 1.226 • Poisson stance: Brann (73%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.26
Aalesund xG
Expected Goals
3.02
Brann xG
68%
BTTS
93%
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
62%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Aalesund vs Brann FAQs
What time does Aalesund vs Brann kick off?
Aalesund vs Brann kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at Color Line Stadion.
What was the final score in Aalesund vs Brann?
Aalesund 2 - 1 Brann.
Where is Aalesund vs Brann being played?
The match is being played at Color Line Stadion.
What competition is Aalesund vs Brann part of?
Aalesund vs Brann is a Eliteserien fixture (matchday 8) (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Aalesund vs Brann?
Our statistical model gives Aalesund a 13% chance of winning, Brann a 73% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw — making Brann the favourite.
Will both teams score in Aalesund vs Brann?
Our model estimates a 68% probability that both Aalesund and Brann will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Aalesund vs Brann have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 80%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Aalesund's attack at 0.84x the league average against Brann's defence at 0.86x — combine the two and it projects 1.26 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Brann's attack (1.67x) against Aalesund's defence (1.47x) — and the away total comes out at 3.02.
These ratings are built from Aalesund's last 8 games and Brann's last 39 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-3 carries the highest individual probability at 8.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (8.0%), 0-3 (6.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 22% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Brann Win
13%
7.81
14%
6.96
73%
1.37
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
8.0%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 3
8.0%
Away win
0 – 3
6.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.26
Aalesund xG
Total xG
4.28
3.02
Brann xG
7.81
13%
Home win
6.96
14%
Draw
1.37
73%
Away win
Goals Markets
93%
Over 1.5
1.08
7%
Under 1.5
14.29
80%
Over 2.5
1.25
20%
Under 2.5
5.00
62%
Over 3.5
1.61
38%
Under 3.5
2.63
42%
Over 4.5
2.38
58%
Under 4.5
1.72
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
68%
BTTS Yes
1.47
32%
BTTS No
3.13
Clean Sheet
5%
20.45
28%
3.52
Win to Nil
1%
159.64
21%
4.83
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| 1 | 1.7 | 5.3 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| 2 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Aalesund vs Brann Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Aalesund vs Brann?
Our Poisson model rates 1-3 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.0%.
How many goals are Aalesund and Brann expected to score?
The model projects 1.26 expected goals for Aalesund and 3.02 for Brann, a combined total of 4.28.
How confident is the prediction model for Aalesund vs Brann?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 73%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Aalesund come into this having played 2 games, going 1W 0D 1L for 1.50 points per game. Their last five reads W-L.
On the other side, Brann sit at 1.50 PPG from 2 outings (1W 0D 1L), a run that reads L-W across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.50 PPG for Aalesund against 1.50 for Brann. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Attack vs Defence
Aalesund are averaging 2.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game recently; Brann are on 1.50 scored and 2.50 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Aalesund have seen both teams score in 0% of their recent games.
Defensively: Aalesund have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 2 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Aalesund
Early Season
Brann
Early Season
Aalesund (Home) vs Brann (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Aalesund
Early Season
Brann
Early Season
❓ Aalesund vs Brann Form FAQs
What form are Aalesund and Brann in coming into this match?
Aalesund have gone 1W 0D 1L in their last 2 games (1.50 PPG), while Brann have gone 1W 0D 1L in their last 2 (1.50 PPG).
Have Aalesund or Brann been keeping clean sheets recently?
Aalesund have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their recent games, Brann in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 5 H2H matches between Aalesund and Brann, the earliest from June 2020. All of them came in Eliteserien. The most recent was on 20 May 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Brann won Brann 5-1 Aalesund on 20 Aug 2023, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Aalesund have gone 1W 1D 1L from the 3 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Brann — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 5 Meetings
1
Aalesund
1
Draws
3
Brann
Recent Meetings
❓ Aalesund vs Brann H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Aalesund and Brann?
Across the 5 head-to-head matches in our data, Aalesund have won 1, Brann have won 3, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Aalesund and Brann last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 20 May 2026: Aalesund 2-1 Brann.
Who has won more matches between Aalesund and Brann?
Brann have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 5 head-to-head matches in our data.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Aalesund home games / Brann away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Aalesund vs Brann Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Aalesund and Brann matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 0% of Aalesund's recent matches and 50% of Brann's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Aalesund and Brann matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Aalesund's matches and 100% of Brann's.
Shock result as Aalesund defy the odds to beat Brann 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Aalesund beat Brann 2-1 at Color Line Stadion, Regular Season - 8, 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 Aalesund 1.26 xG and Brann 3.02 xG, a combined 4.28. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Brann landed 2.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Aalesund attack 0.84 / defence 1.47 against Brann attack 1.67 / defence 0.86, drawn from 8/39 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Aalesund 13% | Draw 14% | Brann 73%, with Brann to win its most likely call at 73%. Instead the game produced a Aalesund win, an outcome the model had rated at just 13% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 80%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 93% and landed. Over 3.5 was 62% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 68% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 75% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Aalesund 50%, Brann 100%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 25%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Aalesund 1.50 PPG, Brann 1.50 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Aalesund win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.