Brann vs Tromso - Eliteserien

All eyes turn to the home ground on March 22, 2026 as Brann welcome Tromso in a Eliteserien encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture of the summer on Saturday.

The standings paint a clear picture: Brann in 8th, Tromso in 4th, and both keen to climb. Brann have held their own of late, LLDWW in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 40%. Tromso have travelled reasonably well, L over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Brann average 1.85 per game to Tromso's 1.85, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player On Sunday, there was the opportunity to attend another thriller as Augsburg went top of the table.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Brann may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Tromso have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Andoni Iraola, like Luis Enrique, is a coach who demands that his players press high.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Amin Chiakha, with 12 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The former Liverpool forward has signed a two-year deal after agreeing to terminate his Anfield contract one season early, ending a legendary nine-year spell in England.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Brann, the weight of evidence favours Tromso — a 2-3 away win is the call. With positions in the Eliteserien table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.