Brann - Kristiansund predictions

Brann are likely on their way to a decisive victory, and it’s hard to feel optimistic about the visitors’ prospects. Bookmakers are pricing a home win at 1.22, which is quite in line with most expert opinions.

It’s hard to believe even the most optimistic Kristiansund fans are expecting them to triumph at Brann this Wednesday. It’s a completely one-sided matchup, and the hosts should have no problems steamrolling their opponents.

The 1:3 defeat Brann suffered right in front of their fans at Brann Stadion was a harsh lesson. They were generally seen as the favourites, after all, and it seems the early lead they secured lulled them into a sense of confidence.

Kristiansund never stood much of a chance against Rosenborg in the previous round, so the lead they took in the first half was a big surprise. Sadly, though, they lost all momentum in the second half, resulting in a 2:1 away defeat.

Looking over the home team’s recent record, we can see a worrying trend. They’ve conceded more than 5 goals over the past 3 matches alone, indicating problems in their defensive lineup.

Looking over their most recent appearances, Kristiansund have been struggling to keep the ball out of their net. The past 3 home games saw them concede over 5 times.

Brann may be the favourites in this matchup, but they’ve yet to prove they can conclusively defeat Kristiansund this season. They had several opportunities to do so, and all ended with a tied result.

This Wednesday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 7.02 odds offer a decent return.