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Sandefjord vs Aalesund

Norwegian EliteserienFull time · 3 May 2026
Sandefjord

Sandefjord

Won · xG 2.22LDLWWLast 5
Full time
1 — 0
90+4'
⚽ Sebastian Holm Mathisen 88'

Aalesund

Lost · xG 0.98DDWWLLast 5
Aalesund
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ SAN · last goal · 88'
58
42
SAN · 2.22 xG0.98 xG · AAL
Match StoryFull breakdown

Sandefjord 1–0 Aalesund

Sandefjord ground out a 1-0 home win over Aalesund to keep the pressure on at the top of the Norwegian Eliteserien, though it was far from the goal fest the pre-match data had suggested.

Norwegian EliteserienSun 3 May, 16:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Sandefjord picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Sandefjord end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionNorwegian Eliteserien
First Goal
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
88'⚽
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Match Report
Sandefjord 1-0 Aalesund: Tight Win Keeps the Hosts Rolling in Eliteserien
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Sandefjord 1-0 Aalesund: Tight Win Keeps the Hosts Rolling in Eliteserien

Sandefjord ground out a 1-0 home win over Aalesund to keep the pressure on at the top of the Norwegian Eliteserien, though it was far from the goal fest the pre-match data had suggested.

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Key Events
  1. 25'
    AalesundE. EngqvistE. Engqvist
    Foul
  2. 29'
    SandefjordNikolaj MöllerNikolaj Möller
    Foul
  3. 46'
    AalesundUlrik SyversenUlrik Syversen
    off: E. Engqvist
  4. 46'
    AalesundDavíð Snær JóhannssonDavíð Snær Jóhannsson
    off: I. Djantou
  5. 58'
    AalesundMarius AndresenMarius Andresen
    off: Uba Charles
  6. 58'
    AalesundHakon Butli HammerHakon Butli Hammer
    off: Henrik Melland
  7. 71'
    SandefjordRobin DzabicRobin Dzabic
    off: Marcus Melchior
  8. 72'
    AalesundMathias ChristensenMathias Christensen
    Argument
  9. 72'
    SandefjordSebastian Holm MathisenSebastian Holm Mathisen
    off: Nikolaj Möller
  10. 72'
    SandefjordEdvard Sundbø PettersenEdvard Sundbø Pettersen
    off: Bendik Berntsen
  11. 79'
    AalesundMarius AndresenMarius Andresen
    Foul
  12. 83'
    AalesundE. MyrlidE. Myrlid
    off: Kristian Lonebu
  13. 88'
    SandefjordSebastian Holm MathisenSebastian Holm Mathisen
    Right foot shot
  14. 90+2'
    SandefjordStian KristiansenStian Kristiansen
    off: Vetle Walle Egeli
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Sandefjord 2.22 xGAalesund 0.98 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Norwegian Eliteserien standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Viking1090127
2Tromsø1374225
3Bodø / Glimt1172223
4Lillestrøm1161419
5Molde1161419
6HamKam1052317
7Sarpsborg 081142514
8Sandefjord1142514
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Sandefjord vs Aalesund?

The match finished 1-0 to Sandefjord.

Who won Sandefjord vs Aalesund?

Sandefjord won the match 1-0.

When did Sandefjord vs Aalesund take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Sandefjord beat Aalesund 1-0 in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Our model backed a Sandefjord win at 55% probability and the pick landed. Sandefjord had won two of their last five matches before this fixture, while Aalesund arrived winless in their previous five outings. The home side's defensive control prevented both teams from scoring in the second half, keeping the clean sheet intact. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result widened the gap between the sides. Sandefjord moved closer to mid-table security with three points, while Aalesund remained in the relegation zone with mounting pressure. Our model indicates Sandefjord's recent form trajectory suggests stabilisation, whereas Aalesund's consecutive defeats signal deepening problems in their campaign.

Sandefjord v Aalesund · Norwegian Eliteserien · 03/05/2026, 16:00:00