Brann vs Ham-Kam Predictions

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EliteserienEliteserien ยท Norway
medium confidence
Brann

Brann

Full Time

3 - 0

AI predicted 2 - 1

Ham-Kam

Ham-Kam

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, 16 Aug 2026 at 17:00 CEST (venue time) ยท 15:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Brann Stadion, Bergen

Win Probability (1X2)

Brann 49%Draw 29%Ham-Kam 22%

Best Value Pick

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Match Result

7.8/10

Brann Dominate 10-Man Ham-Kam with Commanding 3-0 Victory in Bergen

Brann delivered a statement performance at Brann Stadion, sweeping aside Ham-Kam 3-0 in a match they controlled from start to finish. With 70% possession and a remarkable 31 shots (13 on target), Brann's relentless attacking play eventually broke down Ham-Kam's deep defensive block, with goals arriving at the end of the first half, midway through the second, and in stoppage time. Ham-Kam, set up in a defensive 5-3-2, struggled to get a foothold and were further hampered by a second-half red card, ultimately failing to register a single shot on target. The breakthrough came just before the interval, setting the tone for a second half in which Brann's superiority only grew. Ham-Kam's discipline faltered as the pressure mounted, and a red card left them with little hope of a comeback. Brann's attacking trio and midfield orchestrated wave after wave of assaults, sealing a deserved three points and underlining their credentials in the Eliteserien.

๐Ÿ’ช AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

2 - 1

โšก

Actual

3 - 0

โœ…Result
โŒBTTS
โœ…O/U 2.5
โŒScore

Key Moments

45' โ€” Goal

Niklas Castro breaks the deadlock with a clinical finish to give Brann a deserved halftime lead.

73' โ€” Goal

Brann double their advantage, capitalizing on sustained pressure as Kristall Mรกni Ingason sets up the second goal.

80' โ€” Red Card

Ham-Kam reduced to ten men after a second yellow card, ending any hopes of a comeback.

90' โ€” Goal

Brann seal the win with a late third goal, putting the result beyond doubt.

Brann

Brann

8.5/10

Brann were dominant from the outset, dictating play with 70% possession and overwhelming Ham-Kam with 31 shots, 13 of which tested the goalkeeper. Their 4-3-3 formation allowed for fluid movement in attack and control in midfield, consistently pinning Ham-Kam deep. The home side's patience paid off with goals at crucial moments, and their defensive line remained largely untroubled throughout the contest.

Key Players

Niklas Castro: Led the line energetically and scored the opening goal just before halftime.
Kristall Mรกni Ingason: Instrumental in attack, providing an assist and constant threat down the flank.
Jacob Lungi Sรธrensen: Controlled the midfield, recycling possession and dictating tempo.

Strengths

Sustained attacking pressureMidfield control and passing accuracyClinical finishing at key momentsDefensive solidity

Weaknesses

Could have converted more chances given their dominanceOccasional over-commitment left space for rare Ham-Kam counters
Ham-Kam

Ham-Kam

4/10

Ham-Kam set out to frustrate Brann with a compact 5-3-2 formation, but their defensive approach was quickly overwhelmed by the hosts' relentless pressure. With just 30% possession and only four shots (none on target), they struggled to create meaningful chances. A red card in the second half compounded their difficulties, leaving them unable to mount any sort of comeback.

Key Players

Marcus Sandberg: Made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline respectable despite Brann's onslaught.
Fredrik Sjolstad: Worked tirelessly in defense, organizing the back line under constant pressure.

Strengths

Early defensive organizationGoalkeeper's resilience

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatStruggled to retain possessionDisciplinary issues leading to a red card

Tactical Analysis

Brann's 4-3-3 formation allowed them to dominate the midfield and stretch Ham-Kam's five-man defense, with full-backs pushing high and wingers cutting inside. Their pressing forced Ham-Kam into hurried clearances and turnovers, while quick ball circulation created numerous shooting opportunities. Ham-Kam's 5-3-2 was designed for containment, but the lack of width and attacking outlets meant they rarely threatened on the break. Substitutions did little to alter the tactical balance, especially after the red card forced Ham-Kam even deeper. Set pieces were another area of Brann's superiority, as they earned 10 corners and consistently threatened from dead-ball situations. Ham-Kam's lone corner and inability to transition effectively underlined their struggles to get out of their own half.

Turning Point

Niklas Castro's goal on the stroke of halftime shifted the momentum decisively in Brann's favor, forcing Ham-Kam to chase the game and opening up more space for the hosts after the break.

Man of the Match

Niklas Castro

Opened the scoring at a crucial moment and led Brann's attack with energy and precision throughout.

Brann vs Ham-Kam: Match Preview

Brann come into this fixture sitting sixth, one point and one place above Ham-Kam, with both sides in the mid-table pack and separated by just a single result. Brann's recent form is mixed (LWWLD), but their home attack remains potent, scoring 14 in eight at Brann Stadion. Ham-Kam, meanwhile, broke a four-match winless streak with a 3-0 away win at Valerenga, but their away record overall (W1 D3 L4) still points to vulnerability on the road.

The statistical matchup is defined by Brann's high-scoring, high-conceding profile: their matches average nearly 3.75 goals, with an 87.5% over 2.5 rate and just one clean sheet in 16 league games. Ham-Kam's away defence has been leaky (1.88 conceded per away game), but they do generate chances, averaging 10 shots and 3.2 on target per match over their last five. Both teams have shown a tendency to concede in the second half, and Brann's home matches average over 3.3 goals.

The model expects Brann's attacking output to be the difference, but Ham-Kam's improved shot metrics and Brann's poor clean sheet rate mean both teams are likely to find the net. A 2-1 home win is the likeliest scoreline, but the probability distribution gives significant weight to 2-2 and 1-1 draws, reflecting both sides' volatility and the high incidence of over 2.5 goals.

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Brann2.00

Expected goals ยท model says 2.00

Ham-Kam1.40

Expected goals ยท model says 1.40

Win Probability
Brann 51% Draw 22% Ham-Kam 27%

Over 2.5 Goals

66%

BTTS: Yes

65%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 2-1 ยท 1-0

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Brann vs Ham-Kam Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
49%
29%
22%
Brann 49%Draw 29%Ham-Kam 22%
Both Teams to Score
61%
39%
Yes 61%No 39%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
68%
32%
Over 2.5 68%Under 2.5 32%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
52%
48%
Over 9.5 52%Under 9.5 48%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Brann vs Ham-Kam that most previews miss.

  • 1Brann have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
  • 2Ham-Kam's only away win this season came in their most recent road fixture, ending a seven-match winless away run.
  • 3Six of the last seven H2H meetings have finished with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.

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The Case For This Brann vs Ham-Kam Prediction

Brann's home scoring rate (1.75 goals per game at Brann Stadion) and Ham-Kam's defensive frailty on the road (1.88 conceded per away match) shape this as a contest tilted towards the hosts, but both sides' high over 2.5 goal rates point to a match with scoring chances at both ends. Brann's attack has been productive recently, averaging 2 goals per match over their last five, while Ham-Kam have struggled to keep clean sheets away, with just one in their last eight road games. The statistical profile suggests Brann's edge in attack is likely to be decisive, but Ham-Kam's improved shot volume and recent away win keep the draw and BTTS probabilities significant.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Ham-Kam have managed only one away win all season (W1 D3 L4), conceding 15 in 8 away games.

Match Context

  • โ†’Brann have scored 33 goals in 16 league matches (2.06 per game), the third highest in the division.
  • โ†’Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in the majority of their matches: Brann 87.5%, Ham-Kam 73.3%.

๐Ÿšฉ Brann vs Ham-Kam Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.9expected total corners
Over 52%
Under 48%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6.6 corners for Brann and 3.3 for Ham-Kam, for an expected total of 9.9. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (52%). Over 8.5: 65% ยท Over 10.5: 40%.

How Brann and Ham-Kam Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Brann vs Ham-Kam Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

BrannBrannlast 5 matches
N. CastroXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

B. Finnesub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. SoltvedtXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. HolmXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. M. IngasonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

K. EriksenXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ham-KamHam-Kamlast 5 matches
M. GjoneXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

P. MetcalfeXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. PoturXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Brann's recent run (LWWLD) has been defined by attacking productivity but defensive lapses, with four of their last five matches featuring both teams scoring. Ham-Kam ended a poor run with a convincing 3-0 away win last time out, but previously went four without a victory and have struggled for consistency, especially away from home.

Brann vs Ham-Kam โ€” Last 10 Matches

BrannBrannLast 10 results
W3-0
W3-2
L2-3
W2-1
W2-1
L1-2
L1-3
L1-2
W2-1
W3-1
Wvs Ham-Kam3-0
Wvs Rosenborg3-2
Lvs Valerenga2-3
W@ Molde2-1
Wvs Start2-1
Lvs Sarpsborg 08 FF1-2
L@ Bodo/Glimt1-3
L@ Aalesund1-2
Wvs KFUM Oslo2-1
Wvs Fredrikstad3-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 88.24% of games this season
Ham-KamHam-KamLast 10 results
L0-3
D1-1
W3-0
L0-1
L0-3
L1-4
D2-2
D2-2
W2-0
L1-2
L@ Brann0-3
Dvs Aalesund1-1
W@ Valerenga3-0
L@ Sarpsborg 08 FF0-1
L@ Bodo/Glimt0-3
Lvs Tromso1-4
D@ Sandefjord2-2
D@ Aalesund2-2
Wvs Lillestrom2-0
L@ Fredrikstad1-2

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 70.59% of games this season

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5

What History Says: Brann vs Ham-Kam

Brann have a dominant record in this fixture, winning six of the last seven meetings and scoring at least twice in each of their last four encounters with Ham-Kam. Both teams have found the net in five of those seven matches, and the last clash ended 5-1 to Brann away.

Brann vs Ham-Kam Head-to-Head History

Last 8 meetings between these sides

7

Brann wins

1

Draws

0

Ham-Kam wins

88%13% draws0%
16 Aug 26Brann vs Ham-Kam3-0
6 Apr 26Ham-Kam vs Brann1-5
30 Nov 25Brann vs Ham-Kam3-1
5 Jul 25Ham-Kam vs Brann1-1
1 Jun 24Ham-Kam vs Brann1-2
17 Apr 24Brann vs Ham-Kam1-0

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Brann vs Ham-Kam

With odds unavailable, no value edges can be calculated. However, the model's strong lean towards over 2.5 goals and both teams to score would warrant close attention if market prices drift above 1.55 and 1.70 respectively, given the underlying rates.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Brann Win1.5749.0%-14.7%
Drawvalue4.2029.0%+5.2%
Ham-Kam Winvalue5.2522.0%+3.0%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.5068.0%+1.3%
Under 2.52.5032.0%-8.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5761.0%-2.7%
No2.2539.0%-5.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.20EV +0.218
1X2: Ham-Kam Win @ 5.25EV +0.155
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.50EV +0.020

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Things to Watch: Brann vs Ham-Kam

  • โš ๏ธNo major injuries reported, but both teams have rotated lineups for recent European and league fixtures.
  • โš ๏ธBrann's defensive record is weak for a top-half side (1.69 conceded per game, only one clean sheet this season).

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Final Verdict

Brann 2โ€“1 Ham-Kam

The numbers point to a 2-1 Brann win, driven by their superior home scoring rate and Ham-Kam's ongoing away defensive issues. The strongest statistical edge is Brann's 87.5% over 2.5 goal rate this season, but their inability to keep clean sheets means the draw and BTTS remain live risks, especially if Ham-Kam repeat their recent attacking efficiency.

Brann vs Ham-Kam: Common Questions

Who will win Brann vs Ham-Kam?

Brann are favoured with a 49% probability of victory, compared to 22% for Ham-Kam and 29% for the draw. This is based on Brann's strong home scoring rate and Ham-Kam's poor away defensive record.

Will both teams score in Brann vs Ham-Kam?

There's a 61% chance of both teams scoring, as Brann have just one clean sheet in 16 league matches and Ham-Kam have scored in four of their last five away games.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in Brann vs Ham-Kam?

The model gives a 68% probability to over 2.5 goals, reflecting Brann's league-high over 2.5 rate (87.5%) and Ham-Kam's 73.3% in the same market.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Brann vs Ham-Kam: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 9 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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