As SK Brann prepares to face Kristiansund in a crucial Norwegian Eliteserien clash, fans are eager to see if Brann can recover from their recent setbacks.
Both teams come into this match with points to prove and the desire to climb the league table.
Team Form
SK Brann
Brann's impressive start to the 2024 season has recently been tarnished by a two-game winless streak.
Despite this, they remain a formidable force at home, having collected more points at Brann Stadion than any other team in the league.
Currently sitting in third place, just two points behind the leaders Bodo/Glimt, Brann will be looking to reclaim their momentum and secure a crucial victory.
Kristiansund
Kristiansund, on the other hand, has struggled throughout May, managing only two points from their last five matches.
They sit precariously in 12th place, only three points clear of the bottom side, Tromso.
A victory against Brann would be a significant boost, but their recent form suggests they face an uphill battle.
Team News
SK Brann
Brann will be without several key players due to injuries.
Midfielder Niklas Jensen Wassberg is out with a knee injury, while left-back Jonas Torsvik and winger Mads Sande are also sidelined.
Despite these absences, Brann boasts a strong lineup with players like Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, who scored his first goal of the season in their last match.
Kristiansund
Kristiansund faces its own injury woes, with Max Norman Williamsen out for the season and Marius Berntsen Olsen recovering from an ankle injury.
Following their recent defeat to Rosenborg, coach Amund Skiri might rotate his squad, with Andreas Hopmark and Heine Gikling Bruseth pushing for starting spots.
Predicted Lineups
SK Brann
Goalkeeper: Mathias Dyngeland
Defenders: Crone, Pallesen Knudsen, Pedersen, Kristiansen
Midfielders: Kornvig, Heltne Nilsen, Myhre
Forwards: Blomberg, Castro, Finne
Kristiansund
Goalkeeper: Lansing
Defenders: Sjatil, Jarl, Ulvestad, Rakneberg
Midfielders: Alte, Bruseth, Isaksen
Forwards: Gueye, Sivertsen, Mikaelsson
Prediction
Despite their recent loss to Molde, Brann's strong home record makes them favourites for this match.
Kristiansund's struggles on the road and recent form suggest they will find it difficult to secure a win at Brann Stadion.
Our Prediction: SK Brann 2-0 Kristiansund
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