Norway Eliteserien: Sarpsborg vs Brann 02/08/2025

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Sarpsborg has been a model of consistency in the Norwegian league for several years now. A team that always finishes mid-table — far from relegation troubles but also not in the European race. Same story this year: early in the second half of the season, they sit 8th — the exact spot they finished in three of the last four seasons (the streak was broken only last year when they finished 9th).

This season, they perform better away from home, as they thrive on counterattacking football. That’s also why they’ve been highly competitive against the league’s top sides.

One of those top teams is Brann, who once again looks capable of securing a European spot. However, in this particular matchup, it’s unlikely they’ll hit their best level. They’re coming off a painful elimination by Salzburg in the Champions League qualifiers, and next week they face Hacken away in the Europa League third qualifying round after being knocked down from UCL.