Brann face a stern test on Sunday as league leaders Bodo/Glimt visit Brann Stadion. The Bergen side enter the clash amid an injury crisis and on the back of two consecutive defeats in the Eliteserien.
Injuries hit the squad
Midfielders Kjartan Mar Kjartansson and Sakarias Opsahl are out alongside forward Sævar Atli Magnússon. This leaves manager Eirik Horneland with fewer options at a time when the team needs stability. Brann currently sit eighth in the table with 26 points from 20 games, a full 24 points behind Sunday's opponents.
Difficult run of form
The recent results have been disappointing. Following a 2-0 away loss to Start last weekend was a 1-2 home defeat to Lillestrøm the week before. The only win in their last five league matches came against Sandefjord. To turn the trend around, the team must rediscover the defensive solidity that previously characterised them.
Glimt in strong form
Bodo/Glimt arrive in Bergen with great confidence. They have won four of their last five league matches, including a 4-2 victory over Rosenborg. In the last meeting between the sides in May, Glimt won 3-1 at home at Aspmyra. Brann's defence, featuring players like Fredrik Knudsen and Thore Pedersen, therefore face a demanding task to stop the league's highest-scoring attack.
The match kicks off at 19:15 on Sunday 20 September. A win could see Brann start to close the gap to the top, while another defeat would heighten concerns. See how the team stands in the standings after this weekend's matches.
