Brann vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction: Second half show expected from both sides

After losing the final of the Conference League to Astana, Brann will return to league action when they host Sarpsborg 08 at the Brann Stadion on Sunday. Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Brann will return to league action after losing 3-2 to Astana in the Conference League qualification final, where they defeated Fredrikstad 4-0 in their last outing. They remain unbeaten in their last 7 home games. They sit third on the table with 36 points in 19 games, scoring 32 goals and conceding 22. Meanwhile, Martin Hellan, Svenn Crone, Moonga Simba, and Jonas Torsvik are all out of this game.

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Sarpsborg 08 suffered a 6-0 loss to Bodo/Glimt in their last game. The loss ended their 7-game unbeaten run. Away from home, they are winless in their previous 3 games. They sit 11th on the table with 23 points in 20 games, scoring 29 goals and conceding 42. Meanwhile, Alagie Sanyang and Magnar Ødegaard are ruled out of this clash.

Brann – Mathias Dyngeland, Thore Pedersen, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Ruben Kristiansen, Joachim Soltvedt, Sander Erik Kartum, Emil Kornvig, Felix Horn Myhre, Ole Blomberg, Aune Selland Heggeboe, Niklas Castro.

Sarpsborg 08 – Carljohan Eriksson, Eirik Wichne, Menno Koch, Franklin Uchenna, Anders Hiim, Stefan Johansen, Aimar Sher, Pawel Chrupalla, Victor Halvorsen, Sondre Oerjasaeter, Daniel Job.

Brann are one of the best teams in the league in recent years and have always lived up to the billing. They are out of continental games, and all their focus is back in the league. So, a win is on the card for them. However, both sides are expected to find the net, with most goals coming in the second 45 minutes.

• Second half: Over 1.5 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• HT: W1 for 1.90 odds