Tuesday 20/05/2014, 19:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 10, Sogndal vs Brann Bergen
Sogndal vs Brann Bergen Betting Preview
This fixture could be far more important than it seems, as both Sogndal and Brann Bergen are struggling in the second half of the standings and share a common goal. They will try to avoid relegation this season, but started on the wrong foot, being just one point above the dangerous area. The head to head match can prove decisive in the long run and Sogndal is fully aware of how important it is to win the home game.
Sogndal vs Brann Bergen Betting Odds
Sogndal 2.30, Draw 3.40, Brann Bergen 3.30
Sogndal vs Brann Bergen Betting Tips
Sogndal dropped consecutive games at the beginning of the month to Lillestrom and Rosenborg, but they were no pushovers and even took an early lead. The inability to defend a narrow advantage got the best of them once again, but the team is clearly on the mend, with 7 points collected in the last three rounds.
They advanced to the next stage of the Norwegian Cup with relative ease and then earned two precious points at home at the expense of Start. The winning goal was scored in the last minute of regulation time, but their luck ran out the very next match, when Aalesund rebounded from a two-goal deficit. They scored twice in 3 minutes to deny Sogndal the chance of climbing into the first half.
Brann was more pragmatic in the direct game with Aalesund and won by a narrow margin, but dropped points to Bodo Glimt and last-placed Haugesund. Overall they allowed 10 goals on the road and the fact that they scored 5 of their own made no difference, as they can only brag about one win.
Key Facts
- Both teams will rely on a single striker tonight, with Sogndal sending in Otoo and Brann counting on Orlov, both of them having scored 4 goals this season
- Home pitch advantage has been huge in this series, with both teams winning 10 out of 11 home games
Sogndal vs Brann Bergen Betting Prediction
The two teams are evenly matched so it makes perfect sense for bookmakers to offer such odds for a home win, especially with Sogndal being less than impressive this month. The head to head can't be ignored though and given the hosts dominance in the series, punters should back the home side at full stakes and with maximum confidence.
Bet: Sogndal @ 2.30 with Pinnacle Sports
