Predictions & Livescore Norwegian Eliteserien - SK Brann vs Stromsgodset

Norwegian Eliteserien - SK Brann vs Stromsgodset
Match Time: 29-06-2024 01:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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The Norwegian league is not at its halfway point, but Brann and Bodo/Glimt appear to be in a two-horse title race, underlined by the pair's seeming break away from the rest of the pack.

Both are level on points, even if Brann have played a game more than the table-topping side, who are ahead due to a superior goal difference.

Eirik Horneland's men have recovered from a two-game wobble that saw them claim one point from an available six against Kristiansund (2-2) and Molde (3-1 loss) to notch consecutive triumphs heading into this gameweek 12 encounter.

The Bergen-based outfit seek their third consecutive league victory on Friday, aiming to at the very least keep pace with Bodo/Glimt, who travel to relegation-threatened Sarpsborg on the same day.

With both fixtures being played simultaneously, it adds to the drama at the grounds as players will have a sense of what is playing out at both venues based on supporters' reactions.

Stromsgodset seek to rain on Brann's parade on Friday, as the away side travel to Bergen with their ambitions of ending in the continental qualification slots.

Undefeated in three straight league matches, the sixth-placed visitors sit four points adrift of Molde in fourth, having played one game fewer than the club they aim to catch.

Jorgen Isnes's players have done commendably in responding to the four-match losing run in all competitions, including three league defeats, to secure seven points from nine against Haugesund (2-0), Sarpsborg (3-1) and Odd (1-1).

However, the position of those three sides — Haugesund (10th), Sarpsborg (second-bottom) and Odd (fifth-bottom) — adds much-needed context to the away side's run coming against seemingly weak opposition.

Having failed to play European football of any kind since 2017, Godset's start this term is giving them a shot at continental qualification, and they hope to avoid falling further behind Molde after Friday's outcome.

Prediction: SK Brann 2-1 Stromsgodset