Tromsø vs Sandefjord: match statistics
Tromsø vs Sandefjord: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tromsø played against Sandefjord in Eliteserien (Norway). The game was played on April 26, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Tromsø has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Sandefjord has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Tromsø scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 0.17. Sandefjord scores 0.60 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 17% of Tromsø's games and 20% of Sandefjord's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 20%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tromsø has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.65 per game. Tromsø takes 14.7 shots per game, while Sandefjord takes 15.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Tromsø leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Sandefjord leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tromsø's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Sandefjord, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
I predict a home win (1). Tromsø at home have a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, averaging 2.0 goals per match and keeping 100% clean sheets (0.0 goals conceded in home games). In their last 5 matches Tromsø scored 7 goals and conceded only 1, earning them an average of 2.6 points per game, while Sandefjord over the same period average 1.4 points per game. The visitors away record is 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, averaging 1.0 goal scored, 0.67 goals conceded and with xG for 1.53 versus xG against 1.59, so they create fewer high-quality chances than the hosts (Tromsø xG 1.94). Tromsø average 6.5 shots on target and 55% possession with a conversion rate of 13%, versus Sandefjord 4.33 shots on target, 47% possession and 7% conversion, therefore I assess the hosts’ chance at around 70%.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Tromsø as the home side has 0% home matches with both teams scoring (seasonBTTSPercentage_home 0%) and has kept a clean sheet in 50% of home matches, with a seasonal record of 11 goals scored and 1 conceded, which strongly favors No BTTS. In the last 5 matches Tromsø scored 7 goals (avg 1.4) and conceded 1 (avg 0.2), while Sandefjord in the same period scored 3 (avg 0.6) and conceded 4 (avg 0.8), showing the visitors struggle with finishing and defending. xG and shot data indicate Tromsø has xG_for_avg_home 1.82 versus xG_against_avg_away 1.59 and average shots 16.5 versus 15.0 with shots on target 6.0 versus 4.33, giving the hosts an advantage in chance creation but not necessarily forcing BTTS. Despite a league average BTTS of 49% and the visitors’ seasonal BTTS 33%, Tromsø’s home patterns (0% BTTS, 50% CS) and form—4 wins and 1 draw—versus Sandefjord (2 losses, 2 wins, 1 draw) lead me to favor 'No' as the more likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
A model combining attacking and defensive xG produces expected goals of 1.70 for Tromsø and 1.59 for Sandefjord, totaling 3.29 goals. Both teams generate high xG: Tromsø 1.82 xG per match and Sandefjord 1.53 xG, while Tromsø concedes 1.65 xG and Sandefjord 1.59 xG, which favors goal scoring. Tromsø averages 16.5 shots and 6.0 on target, Sandefjord 15.0 shots and 4.33 on target; the difference in offensive activity supports a multi-goal scenario. In the last 5 matches Tromsø scored 7 goals (1.4 per match) and conceded 1 (0.2), while Sandefjord scored 3 and conceded 4 (0.6 and 0.8), indicating better form for the home side. The league average is 2.79 goals, so the projected 3.29 is +0.50 goals and implies an estimated probability of Over 2.5 around 64% (Over 1.5 ~84%, Over 3.5 ~42%). Therefore the strongest and most consistent signal from the data is taking the Over at the 2.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is Sandefjord leading at the break and the visitors ultimately winning (2/2). Sandefjord led at half-time in 67% of their matches, while Tromsø led at half-time in 0% of their home games and average 0.0 goals by half-time versus Sandefjord’s 1.0. The difference in form and points is pronounced: Tromsø average 0.5 points per home game, while Sandefjord average 2.0 points per away game; win percentages are 0% for Tromsø at home versus 67% for Sandefjord away. Although Tromsø generate higher home xG (1.82 vs 1.53), their home shot conversion rate is 0.0% versus 7.0% for Sandefjord, indicating finishing issues and confirming the visitors’ advantage already by half-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Tromsø | Sandefjord | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.12 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Tromsø is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Tromsø · 1.4 pts / game - Sandefjord
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Tromsø is 205% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Tromsø · 0.6 goals / game - Sandefjord
Tromsø is 371% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.17 goals / game - Tromsø · 0.8 goals / game - Sandefjord
Tromsø scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Sandefjord keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Sandefjord scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Tromsø keeps a clean sheet in 83% (5 of 6 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tromsø
Over / Under - Sandefjord
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Tromsø is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Tromsø · 1.4 pts / game - Sandefjord
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tromsø - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sandefjord - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Tromsø
Sandefjord
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Tromsø | Liga | Sandefjord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.86 | ▼ 1.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 17% | 52% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 83% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 79% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 74% | ▼ 0% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Tromsø's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Sandefjord. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tromsø vs Sandefjord?
The Eliteserien match finished Tromsø 3:1 Sandefjord. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Tromsø and Sandefjord?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Tromsø won 2, Sandefjord won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tromsø vs Sandefjord?
Tromsø score 1.83 goals per game on average and Sandefjord 0.60. The Eliteserien average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 17% of Tromsø's matches and 20% of Sandefjord's.
What form are Tromsø and Sandefjord in?
Over the last 5 games Tromsø have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Sandefjord 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tromsø vs Sandefjord?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.