How the Statz model rates every side's attack and defence, and who is strongest right now.
Updated 13 October 2026
Bodø / Glimt are the strongest side in the Eliteserien, top of the Statz Power Rankings dated 11 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of +1.84, built from an Attack Rating of 2.85 and a Defence Rating of 1.02. Viking are next on +0.97.
Kristiansund are the weakest side in the Eliteserien, bottom of the Statz Power Rankings dated 11 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of -0.76, built from an Attack Rating of 1.22 and a Defence Rating of 1.98. KFUM are just above on -0.55.
Bodø / Glimt have the best attack in the Eliteserien according to the Statz Power Rankings, with an Attack Rating of 2.85 expected goals a game against an average side, as of 11 October 2026. Viking are next on 2.32.
Bodø / Glimt have the best defence in the Eliteserien according to the Statz Power Rankings, with a Defence Rating of 1.02 expected goals conceded a game against an average side, as of 11 October 2026. Tromsø are next on 1.26.
Viking have improved more than any other side in the Eliteserien according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating up 0.16 to +0.97 over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. Rosenborg are next, up 0.14.
Kristiansund have declined further than any other side in the Eliteserien according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating down 0.16 to -0.76 over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. Brann are next, down 0.13.
Vålerenga are 13th in the 2026 Eliteserien table but 9th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of -0.27, further ahead of their league position than any other club.
KFUM are 11th in the 2026 Eliteserien table but 15th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of -0.55, further behind their league position than any other club.
| Rank | Team | Attack | Defence | Overall | Change over 7 days | Change over 30 days | League position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodø / Glimt | 2.86 | 1.02 | +1.84 | +0.07 | +0.01 | 2 |
| 2 | Viking | 2.32 | 1.35 | +0.97 | -0.05 | +0.20 | 1 |
| 3 | Molde | 2.08 | 1.46 | +0.62 | +0.02 | +0.06 | 4 |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 2.05 | 1.48 | +0.57 | +0.13 | +0.11 | 5 |
| 5 | Tromsø | 1.75 | 1.42 | +0.34 | -0.09 | +0.03 | 3 |
| 6 | Brann | 1.78 | 1.55 | +0.23 | +0.03 | -0.13 | 7 |
| 7 | Lillestrøm | 1.62 | 1.72 | -0.09 | +0.01 | -0.08 | 6 |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 | 1.62 | 1.78 | -0.16 | -0.01 | -0.11 | 9 |
| 9 | Sandefjord | 1.31 | 1.61 | -0.30 | -0.08 | +0.09 | 12 |
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 1.30 | 1.63 | -0.33 | +0.08 | +0.11 | 8 |
| 11 | Vålerenga | 1.57 | 1.93 | -0.36 | -0.09 | -0.11 | 13 |
| 12 | HamKam | 1.45 | 1.88 | -0.43 | +0.07 | +0.07 | 11 |
| 13 | KFUM | 1.24 | 1.74 | -0.50 | +0.05 | +0.06 | 10 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 1.69 | 2.24 | -0.55 | -0.03 | 0.00 | 14 |
| 15 | Start | 1.51 | 2.08 | -0.57 | -0.13 | -0.16 | 16 |
| 16 | Kristiansund | 1.22 | 1.98 | -0.76 | -0.10 | -0.19 | 15 |