Aalesund vs Sandefjord prediction

Aalesund – Sandefjord, Eliteserien, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Color Line Stadion

Aalesund is #14 in the table (24 pts) and Sandefjord #13 (24 pts). Sandefjord has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Aalesund 1, draws 1, Sandefjord 4. Their last meeting, on May 3, 2026, ended Sandefjord 1-0 Aalesund. Absent for Aalesund: I. Djantou, O. Gudmundsson, H. Hammer +3. Absent for Sandefjord: B. Berntsen, D. Koswal, F. Loftesnes-Bjune +5.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes meeting between two sides fighting in the same part of the table. Aalesund have the home setting and a more productive attacking profile, but their back line is weakened by suspension and injury. Sandefjord arrive with poor recent momentum and important fitness doubts, yet their recent head-to-head record gives them a clear psychological reference point. Expect a tense opening before the match opens up around transitions, wide play and dead-ball situations.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Sandefjord have won the last three competitive head-to-head meetings without conceding, including the reverse fixture earlier this season. That sequence is meaningful because it reflects a repeatable pattern of Sandefjord limiting Aalesund and taking their key moments.

Injuries and absences

Aalesund’s loss of Hammer and suspended Guðmundsson weakens their defensive depth, while Reed and Seehusen need late confirmation. Sandefjord’s absences are concentrated around the defensive group, and Lambrix’s fitness is especially important to their ability to withstand sustained pressure.

Form (last 5)

AalesundLeague position #14 · 24 ptsL W L
SandefjordLeague position #13 · 24 ptsD L L

Aalesund vs Sandefjord stats

AalesundSandefjord
Played2424
Goals scored4022
Goals conceded5331
Clean sheets16

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-03Sandefjord 1-0 Aalesund
  • 2023-11-06Aalesund 0-3 Sandefjord
  • 2023-04-30Sandefjord 4-0 Aalesund
  • 2023-02-13Sandefjord 2-1 Aalesund
  • 2022-10-23Aalesund 1-0 Sandefjord
  • 2022-07-12Sandefjord 2-2 Aalesund

Unavailable players

Aalesund

I. Djantou, O. Gudmundsson, H. Hammer, S. Haram, M. Reed, J. Seehusen

Sandefjord

B. Berntsen, D. Koswal, F. Loftesnes-Bjune, M. Melchior, N. Moller, F. Apetorgbor, X. Lambrix, M. Sauer

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