Eliteserien 2026
NorwaySeason 2026
About the league: Eliteserien
Eliteserien is a football league from Norway that we track match by match. 16 teams are competing in the 2026 season; Tromsø lead the table with 31 points. The average is 2.95 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 55% of matches. The campaign runs from 14 March 2026 to 13 December 2026.
Eliteserien 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 105 Eliteserien matches have been completed. Tromsø leads the table with 31 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.95. BTTS: 55%. Over 2.5: 57%. Clean-sheet matches: 45%.
Result split
Home wins: 53%. Draws: 20%. Away wins: 27%.
Team rankings
Viking has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.58. Both teams scored in 86% of Brann's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tromsø | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26:15 | +11 | 31 | 2.07 | LDDWW |
| 2 |  Viking | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 31:12 | +19 | 30 | 2.50 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  FK Bodo - Glimt | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 31:11 | +20 | 29 | 2.23 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Lillestrøm | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 21:12 | +9 | 25 | 1.92 | WLLWW |
| 5 |  Molde | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21:17 | +4 | 20 | 1.54 | WLWDL |
| 6 |  Brann | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 28:22 | +6 | 19 | 1.36 | LLLWW |
| 7 |  Sarpsborg 08 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:16 | -2 | 18 | 1.39 | LWWWD |
| 8 |  HamKam | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20:22 | -2 | 18 | 1.50 | LWDDL |
| 9 |  Vålerenga | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19:22 | -3 | 17 | 1.31 | WLWLW |
| 10 |  Rosenborg | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:18 | -3 | 15 | 1.15 | LLDWW |
| 11 |  Sandefjord | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 15 | 1.15 | LDLDL |
| 12 |  Fredrikstad | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:23 | -8 | 14 | 1.08 | WDWLL |
| 13 |  KFUM | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13:21 | -8 | 12 | 0.92 | LWDLL |
| 14 |  Kristiansund | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11:21 | -10 | 12 | 0.92 | WLLLD |
| 15 |  Aalesund | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18:28 | -10 | 12 | 0.92 | WDDDL |
| 16 |  Start | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:33 | -19 | 7 | 0.50 | LWLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 105 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1FK Bodo - Glimt0.85
- 2Lillestrøm0.92
- 3Tromsø1.00
- 4Viking1.00
- 5Sarpsborg 081.23
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Brann86%
- 2Aalesund85%
- 3HamKam75%
- 4Start71%
- 5Fredrikstad69%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Brann86%
- 2HamKam75%
- 3Viking75%
- 4Aalesund69%
- 5FK Bodo - Glimt62%
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Bodo - Glimt | 13 | 2.25 | 0.98 | +1.27 | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| 2 | Tromsø | 15 | 1.65 | 1.25 | +0.40 | 25 | 31 | +6 |
| 3 | Viking | 12 | 1.77 | 1.16 | +0.61 | 21 | 30 | +9 |
| 4 | Brann | 14 | 1.58 | 1.50 | +0.08 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| 5 | Vålerenga | 13 | 1.75 | 1.65 | +0.11 | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| 6 | Molde | 13 | 1.53 | 1.45 | +0.08 | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| 7 | Lillestrøm | 13 | 1.48 | 1.48 | 0.00 | 18 | 25 | +7 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 13 | 1.51 | 1.59 | -0.08 | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 | 13 | 1.40 | 1.53 | -0.12 | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| 10 | Rosenborg | 13 | 1.34 | 1.57 | -0.23 | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| 11 | KFUM | 13 | 1.26 | 1.49 | -0.23 | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| 12 | Aalesund | 13 | 1.57 | 1.91 | -0.34 | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| 13 | Start | 14 | 1.29 | 1.74 | -0.45 | 16 | 7 | -9 |
| 14 | Fredrikstad | 13 | 1.31 | 1.65 | -0.34 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 13 | 1.29 | 1.68 | -0.39 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 16 | HamKam | 12 | 1.33 | 1.71 | -0.38 | 14 | 18 | +4 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 2
FAQ
How many teams play in Eliteserien?
The 2026 season of Eliteserien includes 16 teams.
When does the 2026 Eliteserien season start and end?
The 2026 Eliteserien season runs from 14 March 2026 to 13 December 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Eliteserien season have?
The 2026 Eliteserien season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the Eliteserien table?
Tromsø leads Eliteserien with 31 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Eliteserien?
Viking has the strongest attack in Eliteserien, scoring 2.58 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Eliteserien?
FK Bodo - Glimt concedes the fewest goals in Eliteserien, 0.85 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Eliteserien?
Eliteserien averages 2.95 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Eliteserien?
Over 2.5 lands in 57% of Eliteserien matches.
How often do both teams score in Eliteserien?
BTTS lands in 55% of Eliteserien matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Eliteserien?
Home teams win 53% of matches in Eliteserien.