Eliteserien
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Eliteserien · 2026
This Eliteserien (Norway) profile covers the 2026 Eliteserien season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Viking currently top the Eliteserien standings with 27 points from 10 matches (9W–0D–1L, goals 29:10), 2 points clear of Tromsø in 2nd place. That gap represents 1% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model. Bodø / Glimt remain in contention in 3rd on 23 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Eliteserien · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29:10 | 27 | |
| 2 |  Tromsø | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18:14 | 25 | |
| 3 |  Bodø / Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28:11 | 23 | |
| 4 |  Lillestrøm | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17:11 | 19 | |
| 5 |  Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18:13 | 19 | |
| 6 |  HamKam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:16 | 17 | |
| 7 |  Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | 14 | |
| 8 |  Sarpsborg 08 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:16 | 14 | |
| 9 |  Vålerenga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | 14 | |
| 10 |  Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:20 | 14 | |
| 11 |  Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24:20 | 13 | |
| 12 |  KFUM | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:17 | 12 | |
| 13 |  Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15:20 | 11 | |
| 14 |  Kristiansund | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | 11 | |
| 15 |  Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:18 | 9 | |
| 16 |  Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13:28 | 7 |
League Analysis · Eliteserien · 2026
Eliteserien produces an above-average scoring rate of 3.17 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Eliteserien season. That equates to roughly 1.58 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 10.65 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.89 goals per game in Eliteserien compared with 1.28 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Eliteserien fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Rosenborg begin the danger zone in 15th with 9 points, just 2 points behind Kristiansund in safety. Start prop up the table with 7 points and a 13:28 goal record after 12 matches.
Viking carry the strongest recent form in Eliteserien with 5 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-W-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Tromsø (D-W-L-D-D in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, Bodø / Glimt lead Eliteserien at €82.55m (3rd in the table, 23 pts), ahead of Viking at €33.18m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Eliteserien · 2026
Over the last 20 completed Eliteserien fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 55% (11/20), draws made up 25% and away wins 20%. Those matches averaged 3.10 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 3.17, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample.
StatsBrain's Eliteserien modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Eliteserien · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.89 | 1.28 | 3.17 |
| Average Corners | 5.72 | 4.93 | 10.65 |
Recent Results · Eliteserien
20 matches- 30 MayMolde2 – 1Sandefjord
- 29 MayRosenborg2 – 2Bodø / Glimt
- 29 MayFredrikstad2 – 1Start
- 29 MayAalesund2 – 2HamKam
- 29 MayVålerenga3 – 1Kristiansund
- 29 MayBrann1 – 2Sarpsborg 08
- 29 MayKFUM0 – 0Tromsø
- 25 MaySandefjord1 – 1Fredrikstad
- 25 MayKFUM2 – 0Rosenborg
- 25 MayHamKam2 – 0Lillestrøm
- 25 MayTromsø1 – 1Aalesund
- 25 MaySarpsborg 082 – 1Molde
- 25 MayStart2 – 0Vålerenga
- 24 MayKristiansund1 – 2Viking
- 24 MayBodø / Glimt3 – 1Brann
- 20 MayAalesund2 – 1Brann
- 20 MayLillestrøm1 – 2Kristiansund
- 20 MayStart1 – 4Bodø / Glimt
- 16 MayVålerenga3 – 2Sarpsborg 08
- 16 MayBodø / Glimt5 – 0Tromsø
Frequently Asked Questions · Eliteserien
9Who leads the Eliteserien standings in 2026?
Viking currently top the Eliteserien (Norway) table with 27 points from 10 matches played (9W–0D–1L). Their goal record stands at 29:10 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Eliteserien?
Viking lead Tromsø by 2 points after 10 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Eliteserien?
The current top three in the 2026 Eliteserien season are: Viking (27 pts), Tromsø (25 pts), Bodø / Glimt (23 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Eliteserien?
16 clubs are listed in the current Eliteserien standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Eliteserien?
Eliteserien averages 3.17 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.89 at home, 1.28 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Eliteserien?
Home sides average 1.89 goals per game versus 1.28 for away teams in Eliteserien this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Eliteserien?
Start are bottom of Eliteserien with 7 points from 12 matches. Their goal difference record is 13:28 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Eliteserien team has the highest squad value?
Bodø / Glimt have the highest reported squad value in Eliteserien at €82.55m, currently 3rd in the table with 23 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Eliteserien teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Viking (5W in last 5) and Bodø / Glimt (3W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Eliteserien season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.