- Brann have won 3 of their last 5 matches (D1, L1), scoring 10 goals in the run.
- Apollon have won 4 of their last 5 and have won 4 straight matches.
- In UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, Niklas Castro has 3 goals in 2 games for Brann, while Brandon has 2 in 2 for Apollon.
Brann Bergen v Apollon Limmassol FC - a pressing duel
SK Brann Bergen come into Thursday's game as 1.9 favourites to get the better of Apollon Limmassol FC at home, but the 4.0 away price on the Cyprus side looks very tempting indeed considering the form of both sides and Apollon's away stats.
While Brann are in decent form overall (W4, D1, D5 in their last 10 across all competitions), their results at home in all competitions are only 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 and they are conceding 1.80 goals per game in that run. Apollon have won 3 of their last 3 away from home, so they are in good enough shape to secure a result against a team that can be vulnerable defensively.
Eirik Horneland's Brann team are set up in a 4-3-3 system that allows them to use narrow overloads and create some good numbers in attack. They press very hard and counter-press to try and force turnovers as high up the pitch as possible. The tempo is frantic and that can catch teams off-guard but they do leave space behind their high line, so the winner of this contest is likely to be the team that lands the cleaner transition punches.
Apollon have momentum
Apollon have been in better form than Brann in the last 10 games across all competitions (W7, D0, L3), and the momentum is definitely with them right now after their current four-game winning streak.
Hernán Losada has set up Apollon in a more flexible system than Brann, where they can patiently build up their play or strike on the counter. They have a more structured press and there is more discipline in the way they press and cover as a unit, which could help them escape the pressure of the Bergen hosts.
The bet that stands out for this clash is Under 2.5 goals at 1.72, while Both Teams to Score - No looks good at 1.83. Both teams have their main dangerman on the scoresheet at the moment and Niklas Castro has been on fire lately, notching 4 of Brann's 10 goals in the last 5, while Brandon has 4 of Apollon's 9 goals in that same run.
