Valerenga will take on Fredrikstad in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Saturday, 5 July, in a match between two clubs currently stuck in midtable.
The hosts will be relatively pleased with how they have fared in the top flight so far after securing promotion last season as champions of the second tier.
Fredrikstad, meanwhile, are essentially two years ahead of Valerenga in their process after being promoted in 2023.
As part of this week's round of Eliteserien betting tips, check out our Valerenga vs Fredrikstad prediction below.
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Valerenga vs Fredrikstad prediction: The hosts to get the win
Key stats
- Valerenga have won two of their last four league matches.
- Fredrikstad have lost three of their last four matches, failing to score a goal in all three.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Fredrikstad's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Valerenga 2-0 Fredrikstad
There isn't too much to split these two sides in terms of quality on the pitch, but the form guide makes it very difficult to make a case for anything other than a comfortable home victory. Fredrikstad haven't won any of their last six matches in all competitions and they are unlikely to snap that streak away from home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A tight match to call
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Valerenga vs Fredrikstad odds paint a picture of just how even these two teams are, and the bookies haven't priced an odds-on winner for this clash. Ladbrokes have made Valerenga the narrow favourites, giving them a 48.8% chance of winning the match, while Fredrikstad have been given a 32.3% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Only their third competitive meeting in 12 years.
Due to both clubs having spells outside of the top flight over the past decade, this is only the third time that they have met in a competitive fixture since 2012. The one previous league fixture took place back in April, and it was Fredrikstad who came out on top on that occasion, recording a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Norway Cup 06/10/24
Valerenga
Fredrikstad
Europe Friendlies 16/02/24
Valerenga
Fredrikstad
Europe Friendlies 10/03/23
Valerenga
Fredrikstad
Europe Friendlies 02/09/21
Valerenga
Fredrikstad
Valerenga preview: Drammeh remains out
Valerenga are without one of their best players, with Omar Drammeh still undergoing rehab for a knee injury he picked up in April. The club's injury woes in forward positions have worsened in recent weeks, too, with Stian Sjovold Thorstensen a doubt for this one after being forced off early on last week.
Predicted lineup: Storevik (GK), Sjatil, Olsen, Tshiembe, Nogueira, Strand, Ambina, Hagen, Thorvaldsen, Rijks, Bjordal
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
L
Sandefjord
2
Valerenga
1
Norway Eliteserien 03/05/25
L
SK Brann
4
Valerenga
2
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
Kristiansund BK
0
Valerenga
2
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/25
L
Rosenborg
2
Valerenga
0
Norway Cup 13/04/25
L
Gamle Oslo
1 (3)
Valerenga
1 (1)
Fredrikstad preview: Changes are expected
After going six matches without a win, Fredrikstad's manager, Andreas Hagen, is likely to change things up here in search of a much-needed three points. One of their biggest issues all season has been goals, with their top goalscorer currently only on three for the campaign.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Woledzi, Fredriksen, Fall, Rafn, Owusu, Shein, Begby, Sorlokk, Holten, Ohlenschlaeger
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Kristiansund BK
0
Fredrikstad
1
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Pors Grenland
1
Fredrikstad
3
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Haugesund
0
Fredrikstad
0
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Flint
0
Fredrikstad
5
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/25
W
Sandefjord
1
Fredrikstad
3
Player to watch: Fidel Brice Ambina
Valerenga central midfielder, Fidel Brice Ambina, has looked very comfortable in the Norweigan top flight this season and is his form continues, then some of the bigger teams in the division will be taking a look at him. Ambina currently has four league assists to his name this season – only two players have more.