Yesterday, the Eliteserien for 2026 was decided with Viking at the top for the first time in 34 years. Bodø/Glimt, who have brought home most of the gold in recent years, had to settle for silver. Tromsø landed in third place after a very strong autumn and pushed Brann out of the podium.

There are a few cold months until the Eliteserien starts up again and who gets the last place has not been decided yet. We at sporten.com will soon be predicting next year’s table, in the meantime it’s fun to see what smart machines have to say.

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Five minutes ago, I asked AI to predict the Eliteserien for 2026.

Here is the result without makeup. – Find 5 faults 🙂

Although it is highly speculative to predict a table for 2026, I can make a cautious and entertaining prediction based on trends, the clubs’ current path and expected developments in Norwegian football.

Here is a predicted table picture for the Eliteserien 2026:

Predicted Eliteserien 2026 – Top 16

  1. Bodø/Glimt – Continuity, financial strength and European experience give them enough to secure another gold.
  2. Molde FK – Still a top club with skilled management and the ability to restrengthen itself. Fighting at the top.
  3. RBK (Rosenborg) – Hopefully back on top after a restructuring phase with a new stable building and reconstruction.
  4. Viking FK – Stable and offensively strong team, but perhaps not quite consistent enough to take the gold.
  5. SK Brann – Strong home ground and good support, can surprise by fighting in the upper echelon.
  6. Lillestrøm – Solid organization, often in the upper half, but perhaps missing the last percent for the top 3.
  7. Tromsø IL – Always survives as an underdog, tactical discipline and tough home games on the “freezer mountain”.
  8. Sarpsborg 08 – A stable mid-range who can beat top teams and stay safely in the middle.
  9. Strømsgodset – Can make a comeback with a new generation of talents after a few tough years.
  10. Kongsvinger (hopefully promotion by then) – A club with history that can establish itself in the middle.
  11. Odd – Experienced and difficult to beat, but perhaps without the last top striker quality.
  12. HamKam – Establishes itself as a solid Eliteserien club with a focus on young players.
  13. Stabæk (assuming promotion/continuation) – May have found their way back to a more stable level.
  14. Fredrikstad FK – Will probably have established themselves after promotion and build on.
  15. Vålerenga (if they are promoted again by 2026) – A big name that may struggle to find stability.
  16. A newly promoted club (e.g. Sandnes Ulf, Start or Mjøndalen) – Fighting against relegation.

Some assumptions behind the prediction:

  • Bodø/Glimt still hold an advantage in management, player development and European revenue.
  • Rosenborg has got the structure in order and is back as a top 3 candidate.
  • Molde remains a constant top player under new management (After Moe?).
  • Financial differences between clubs do not become too great, so surprises can happen.
  • Viking and Brann are “silver generations” – top 5, but maybe not quite there yet.

Possible surprises:

  • A newly promoted club can make a “Glimpse” and challenge the top if they hit the right spot.
  • RBK can come back stronger than expected and take the gold.
  • A big club like Vålerenga can still be in rebuilding and fighting in the lower half.

Remember: This is just speculation based on today’s picture – the beauty of football lies in the fact that anything can happen! 😊🏆

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