Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Brann 4th with 56 points, Strømsgodset 15th with 20, 36 apart. Recent form told a different story for Brann: only 12th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. Against a league average of 1.59 goals per team per game, Strømsgodset ran at 1.23 scored and 2.4 conceded, Brann at 1.83 and 1.53.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Brann.
The head-to-head ledger counts 30 games: 11 Strømsgodset wins, 11 for Brann, 8 draws, at 2.8 goals per meeting.
Marienlyst Stadion staged the fixture, a ground that holds 8,935. Strømsgodset led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Strømsgodset: Marko Farji (32') · Brann: Emil Kornvig (77'), Aune Heggebø (90')
Key stats
Possession: Strømsgodset 42% · Brann 58% · Total shots: 19-27 · On target: 4-11 · Corners: 10-9