Aalesund travel to face Sandefjord on 31 October 2026 at 20:00 in Eliteserien. Aalesund sit fourth in the 16-team table and are among the season's main contenders. Kjetil Rekdal's side have won four of their last six matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding 11 across that run. Three days ago, Aalesund beat Kristiansund 2-0 away. Stefano Vecchia opened the scoring in the 37th minute, then Uba Charles doubled the lead in the 49th. Charles was central to both goals and set the tone throughout. Aalesund maintain a high tempo and leave opponents little room to respond, even with a congested fixture list and recent dropped points against Sarpsborg.
Form and H2H
Aalesund have won five of their last ten matches at home, drawn one, and lost four, averaging 3.01 goals for and 1.40 goals against per game. Sandefjord have won three of their last ten away matches, drawn three, and lost four, averaging 2.41 goals for and 1.10 goals against per game. The head-to-head record between the sides shows Aalesund with three wins, two draws, and one loss across six meetings since 2019. Aalesund won 3-1 at home in November 2019 and 1-0 at home in October 2022. Sandefjord's most recent victory came 1-0 at home in December 2020.
Best bet
Aalesund to win. Aalesund's fourth-place position reflects consistent form, and their attacking output in recent weeks outpaces Sandefjord's defensive record. Sandefjord average 1.10 goals conceded per away game, well below Aalesund's 3.01 goals scored at home. The profit trend for Aalesund's home wins shows positive return, and the head-to-head advantage sits with the hosts across their recent encounters.
Odds to watch
1Win: Home 1.87 / Draw 4.01 / Away 3.59.
1xBet: Home 1.9 / Draw 4.04 / Away 3.66.


