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; FK Bodo - Glimt lead the table with 56 points. The average is 3.21 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 60% of matches. The campaign runs from 14 March 2026 to 13 December 2026.
Eliteserien 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 184 Eliteserien matches have been completed. FK Bodo - Glimt leads the table with 56 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.21. BTTS: 60%. Over 2.5: 62%. Clean-sheet matches: 40%.
Result split
Home wins: 49%. Draws: 20%. Away wins: 30%.
Team rankings
Viking has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.57. Both teams scored in 87% of Aalesund's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FK Bodo - Glimt | 23 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 58:20 | +38 | 56 | 2.44 | WWLWW |
| 2 |  Viking | 23 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 59:22 | +37 | 56 | 2.44 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  Molde | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 52:35 | +17 | 40 | 1.74 | WWLDW |
| 4 |  Tromsø | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 41:30 | +11 | 39 | 1.77 | LLWDD |
| 5 |  Rosenborg | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 43:31 | +12 | 37 | 1.61 | WWWDW |
| 6 |  Lillestrøm | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 32:31 | +1 | 36 | 1.56 | WWLDW |
| 7 |  Brann | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 40:37 | +3 | 29 | 1.26 | LLWLL |
| 8 |  Fredrikstad | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 28:36 | -8 | 29 | 1.26 | LDDDL |
| 9 |  Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 28:34 | -6 | 28 | 1.22 | DDLWL |
| 10 |  KFUM | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 27:36 | -9 | 28 | 1.27 | LWWWD |
| 11 |  Vålerenga | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 38:46 | -8 | 26 | 1.13 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  HamKam | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 33:48 | -15 | 26 | 1.13 | LLLWL |
| 13 |  Sandefjord | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 22:30 | -8 | 24 | 1.04 | DLWDL |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 39:51 | -12 | 24 | 1.04 | WLWLW |
| 15 |  Kristiansund | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 23:47 | -24 | 19 | 0.83 | WLLLL |
| 16 |  Start | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 25:54 | -29 | 16 | 0.70 | LWLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 184 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 - Glimt0.87
- 2Viking0.96
- 3Sandefjord1.30
- 4Tromsø1.35
- 5Rosenborg1.35
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Aalesund87%
- 2Molde74%
- 3Brann74%
- 4Viking65%
- 5Fredrikstad65%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Brann78%
- 2HamKam74%
- 3Viking74%
- 4FK Bodo - Glimt74%
- 5Aalesund70%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Eliteserien sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Zlatko Tripić7.96
- 2Niklas Castro7.69
- 3Kasper Waarst Høgh7.52
- 4Patrick Berg7.49
- 5Jens Petter Hauge7.43
- 6Fredrik Sjøvold7.38
- 7Ole Didrik Blomberg7.35
- 8Haitam Aleesami7.31
Most minutes
- 1Marcus Sandberg2,070
- 2Fredrik Sjøvold1,981
- 3Leopold Wahlstedt1,980
- 4Oscar Thore Hedvall1,980
- 5Pontus Dahlberg1,980
- 6Elias Hadaya1,980
- 7Martin Børsheim1,980
- 8Emil Breivik1,974
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 | 23 | 2.29 | 0.95 | +1.35 | 50 | 56 | +6 |
| 2 | Molde | 23 | 1.87 | 1.36 | +0.51 | 39 | 40 | +1 |
| 3 | Viking | 23 | 1.82 | 1.42 | +0.40 | 38 | 56 | +18 |
| 4 | Tromsø | 23 | 1.60 | 1.33 | +0.27 | 36 | 40 | +4 |
| 5 | Brann | 23 | 1.81 | 1.59 | +0.21 | 34 | 29 | -5 |
| 6 | Rosenborg | 23 | 1.67 | 1.50 | +0.16 | 34 | 37 | +3 |
| 7 | Vålerenga | 23 | 1.83 | 1.70 | +0.14 | 34 | 26 | -8 |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | 1.53 | 1.69 | -0.16 | 30 | 28 | -2 |
| 9 | Sandefjord | 23 | 1.52 | 1.72 | -0.20 | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| 10 | Aalesund | 23 | 1.71 | 1.93 | -0.22 | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| 11 | Start | 23 | 1.51 | 1.75 | -0.24 | 29 | 16 | -13 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 23 | 1.35 | 1.63 | -0.28 | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| 13 | Lillestrøm | 23 | 1.42 | 1.71 | -0.28 | 28 | 36 | +8 |
| 14 | KFUM | 23 | 1.21 | 1.69 | -0.48 | 25 | 29 | +4 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 23 | 1.30 | 1.84 | -0.54 | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| 16 | HamKam | 23 | 1.25 | 1.88 | -0.63 | 24 | 26 | +2 |
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 12
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
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?
FK Bodo - Glimt leads Eliteserien with 56 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Eliteserien?
Viking has the strongest attack in Eliteserien, scoring 2.57 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Eliteserien?
FK Bodo - Glimt concedes the fewest goals in Eliteserien, 0.87 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Eliteserien?
Eliteserien averages 3.21 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Eliteserien?
Over 2.5 lands in 62% of Eliteserien matches.
How often do both teams score in Eliteserien?
BTTS lands in 60% of Eliteserien matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Eliteserien?
Home teams win 49% of matches in Eliteserien.
Who is the top scorer in Eliteserien?
Amin Chiakha leads the recorded scoring table in Eliteserien for 2026 with 14 goals.