UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7
Brann 3 - 3 FT FC Midtjylland
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Erlic (P. Billing) 4'
19' N. Holm (D. De Roeve)
Junior Brumado 31'
HT
Philip Billing 49'
↓ P. Billing ↑P. Bravo 52'
59' ↓ M. Haaland ↑F. Myhre
↓ V. Byskov ↑D. Osorio 63'
Darío Osorio 65'
68' E. Kornvig
M. Erlic (Lee Han-Beom) 70'
76' ↓ T. Pedersen ↑B. Finne
76' ↓ V. Dragsnes ↑J. Soltvedt
↓ A. Simsir ↑E. Chilufya 85'
90' J. Soltvedt
90'+7 Joachim Soltvedt
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brann
Goalkeepers
M. Dyngeland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. De Roeve 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
F. Knudsen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
N. Boakye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Dragsnes 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
E. Kornvig 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.2
Rating
J. Sorensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Pedersen 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
M. Haaland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
U. Mathisen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Holm
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
M. Klausen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Soltvedt 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
F. Myhre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Eikrem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Remmem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Finne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Laegreid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
E. Olafsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lee Han-Beom
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Erlic 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.5
Rating
M. Bech Sorensen 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
V. Bak 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
D. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Byskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
P. Billing 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
13
Duels Won
72%
Win %
A. Simsir
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Junior Brumado 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cho Gue-Sung
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
BENCH
J. Lossl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ugboh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Diao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Konteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Mbabu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Chilufya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Pimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Djabi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Six-Goal Thriller at Brann Stadion Ends in Late Penalty Drama
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A relentless exchange of blows culminated in a chaotic stoppage-time equaliser, keeping Brann's playoff hopes alive while denying Midtjylland a crucial away win.
The Early Exchange
A high Intensity rating reflected the chaotic start at Brann Stadion. M. Erlic stunned the home crowd just four minutes in, burying a crisp feed from P. Billing to give FC Midtjylland the perfect start. However, Brann refused to buckle. They pushed back, levelling the tie when N. Holm converted a D. De Roeve pass in the 19th minute. The open nature of the tie fueled an end-to-end spectacle, but the visitors restored their advantage before the break through a clinical strike from Junior Brumado. The first half was an attacking showcase, leaving both defensive lines grasping for answers against lethal transitions.
The Second-Half Seesaw
The Balance of the match shifted completely in the second half. The Norwegian side threw men forward, mounting a barrage of 23 total shots against the Midtjylland goal. Their pressure paid off in the 68th minute when E. Kornvig stepped up to dispatch a penalty, tying the match at 2-2. Yet, the jubilation was painfully brief. Just two minutes later, Erlic secured his brace, capitalising on a neat ball from Lee Han-Beom. It was a hammer blow for the hosts, who dominated the shot count but found themselves repeatedly thwarted by a sensational goalkeeping display from Elías Ólafsson, who commanded his box with authority.
A Stoppage-Time Rescue
With the Stakes metrics peaking late on, Brann pushed forward desperately to protect their 24th-place playoff spot. A clumsy challenge in the box forced a tense VAR review, ultimately confirming a 90th-minute penalty. Substitute J. Soltvedt maximized the Upset Factor potential, calmly slotting home to rescue a 3-3 draw. Midtjylland will rue letting their lead slip twice, though they remain comfortably in 3rd place in the league stage. For Brann, this hard-fought point could be the ultimate difference-maker in their quest to survive the European winter.
Key Questions
What made Elías Ólafsson the Man of the Match?
He produced an incredible eight saves, standing strong against a barrage of 23 total shots to keep Midtjylland in the match.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A combination of two penalties, relentless attacking tactics, and clinical finishing from players like Martin Erlić fueled the high-scoring affair.
Did Brann deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. They dominated the offensive metrics with 23 shots and 19 inside the box, constantly applying pressure until the final whistle.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival on the Line in Bergen
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Brann's playoff hopes balance on a knife-edge against a rampant Danish outfit eyeing direct progression.
The Setup
Brann are flirting with European elimination. Sitting exactly on the playoff cut-off line in 24th place, the Norwegians host third-placed FC Midtjylland at Brann Stadion this January 22, 2026. The visitors arrive boasting a spectacular Form rating, heavily driven by their ruthless away performances. Scoring an average of 2.5 goals per match on the road, Midtjylland are virtually guaranteed to find the net. For Brann, a leaky defense conceding nearly two goals a game sets up a frantic dynamic. The Stakes are massive for both camps: the hosts desperately need points to stay inside the top 24, while Midtjylland are hunting a top-eight finish to bypass the playoff round entirely. With the modest Balance of this matchup heavily skewed toward the visitors' attack, expect an explosive encounter.
Key Battle
The home net will be under siege, making Matias Dyngeland the undisputed protagonist for Brann. Having already racked up 19 saves across five appearances, the goalkeeper faces his ultimate test against Franculino Djú. The Midtjylland attacker's lethal finishing is a massive contributor to his team's high Stars rating, and this cat-and-mouse game inside the penalty box will likely decide the tie.
Our Prediction
Midtjylland's sheer firepower will eventually overwhelm the hosts. Expect a high-scoring away win as the Danes exploit the inevitable spaces left by a desperate Brann side that must chase the game.