Aalesund vs Brann (20 May 2026, Eliteserien): match facts, form and head-to-head

Aalesund managed to edge out Brann 2‑1 at home, a result that lifts the southern club to 15th place with 18 points after three wins, nine draws and eight defeats, while their goal difference remains a worrying –14 (31 scored, 45 conceded). The victory narrows the gap to the relegation zone but leaves them still well behind mid‑table rivals, as Brann sit eighth with 26 points from eight wins, two draws and ten losses and a positive +6 goal difference (37‑31). The win also breaks the season’s head‑to‑head record, giving Aalesund the sole advantage in their two meetings, having won the only previous encounter. Both sides will now look to build on the result, with Aalesund hoping to climb out of the bottom three and Brann aiming to recover ground in the chase for European spots.