Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tromso Prediction 27.08.2026 | UEFA Europa Conference Leauge
Brighton & Hove Albion
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Tromso
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- Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League - 2nd Leg
- Date: Thursday, 27th, August 2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
- Venue: Amex Stadium (Brighton)
A spot in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League is on the line this Thursday night, as Brighton & Hove Albion welcome a stubborn Tromso IL side to the American Express Stadium.
The first leg, played a week ago in the far north of Europe, ended in a goalless 0-0 stalemate, keeping the Norwegians' dreams of a historic achievement very much alive. However, in front of their passionate home crowd, the Seagulls enter the return leg as absolute favorites, determined to avoid any unpleasant surprises on the continental stage.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tromso Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Tromso
0 : 0
Brighton & Hove Albion
Europa Conference League
The first and only historical meeting between these two sides took place last Thursday, when they neutralized each other in a muted, scoreless contest.
Brighton Hove & Albion team overview
Despite dominating every inch of the pitch in the first leg—unleashing an impressive 25 shots and commanding 68% of the possession—Brighton were ultimately forced to settle for a frustrating draw against the hosts' incredibly disciplined defensive block.
However, the Seagulls kicked off their new Premier League campaign in thunderous fashion over the weekend, blowing away a depleted Aston Villa with a resounding 4-0 victory. This statement win has injected a massive wave of momentum and much-needed confidence into the squad ahead of their European return leg.
With morale at the American Express Stadium sky-high after dismantling the Villans, Fabian Hürzeler’s men will be eager to replicate that brilliant weekend performance. Their goal will be to break down the Norwegian side's resistance early on, avoiding any late-match drama or anxiety.
In terms of team news, highly rated Gambian forward Yankuba Minteh has missed both of his team's official matches in the new 2026–27 campaign due to a pre-season injury. Meanwhile, Jack Hinshelwood is heavily expected to retain his spot in the starting XI following his impressive brace over the weekend.
Last matches of Brighton & Hove Albion
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Brighton & Hove Albion
4 : 0
Aston Villa
Premier League
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Tromso
0 : 0
Brighton & Hove Albion
Europa Conference League
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Brighton & Hove Albion
1 : 0
Bologna
Club Friendlies 3
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Brighton & Hove Albion
3 : 0
AS Roma
Club Friendlies 1
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Brighton & Hove Albion
4 : 3
Strasbourg
Club Friendlies 3
Brighton & Hove Albion lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Bart Verbruggen
Defenders
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29
Maxim De Cuyper
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21
Olivier Boscagli
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44
Luka Vuskovic
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20
Costinha
Midfielders
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26
Yasin Ayari
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35
Malick Yalcouyé
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15
Ibrahim Osman
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8
Jack Hinshelwood
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25
Diego Gómez
Forwards
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10
Georginio Rutter
Tromso team overview
On the other hand, morale within the Tromso camp is at an all-time high. In the first leg, they proved they could go toe-to-toe with a wealthy Premier League side, delivering a defensive masterclass to neutralize Brighton's attack and preserve a priceless 0-0 draw.
The biggest advantage for Jorgen Vik’s men is that they are in full competitive rhythm, with their Eliteserien campaign well underway. The Norwegian side is firmly in the mix for the domestic title, currently sitting in 3rd place, just seven points adrift of leaders Bodø/Glimt.
In addition to having far more minutes in their legs than their English counterparts, Gutan also sharpened their form ahead of the trip to East Sussex by crushing local side Ulfstind 5-0 in the NM Cup to advance to the next round.
Unlike the hosts, who are navigating several injuries, Tromso IL boast a completely clean bill of health. With no new injuries reported among their key personnel, head coach Jorgen Vik will have his strongest possible starting XI available for this historic European night.
Last matches of Tromso
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Ulfstind
0 : 5
Tromso
NM Cup
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Tromso
0 : 0
Brighton & Hove Albion
Europa Conference League
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Molde
3 : 2
Tromso
Eliteserien
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Tromso
2 : 1
CFR Cluj
Europa Conference League
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CFR Cluj
0 : 5
Tromso
Europa Conference League
Tromso lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jakob Haugaard
Defenders
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29
Alexander Warneryd
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3
Mathias Tønnessen
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4
Vetle Skjærvik
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30
Isak Vådebu
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17
Isak Dahlqvist
Midfielders
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7
Lars Olden Larsen
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11
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
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5
David Edvardsson
Forwards
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22
Heine Åsen Larsen
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10
Troy Nyhammer
Prediction
Tromso proved last week that they can be a tough nut to crack and that they possess an exceptional team spirit. However, maintaining that level of concentration and defensive resilience for 90 minutes on a spacious, fast pitch in Brighton will be a daunting task.
Hurzeler’s side boasts a massive attacking arsenal—as demonstrated by their thunderous four-goal demolition of Aston Villa in their domestic opener—alongside world-class depth on the bench that can make a difference at any moment. Consequently, we expect the Seagulls to impose a fierce tempo from the very first whistle. An early goal would completely open up the match and pave the way for the home side to routinely secure their place in the league phase of UEFA's third-tier competition.
At the same time, we anticipate that Brighton's defensive resilience, which has been flawless lately—keeping a clean sheet for over 360 consecutive minutes in clashes against Roma, Bologna, Aston Villa, and Tromso—will rise to the occasion once again to log another shutout.
Three Reasons we expect BTTS - No
- Brighton have not conceded a single goal in their opening two matches of the new 2026-27 season.
- Brighton have recorded four consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.
- The first meeting between the two teams last week ended goalless.
Main prediction Brighton & Hove Albion - Tromso
Both Teams to Score - NO
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.67
