Oslo's Intility Arena will host Valerenga vs Haugesund on Sunday, 20 July 2025, as both teams battle for supremacy in the 15th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien.
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Valerenga vs Haugesund predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Seven consecutive meetings between Valerenga and Haugesund have produced goals at both ends.
- Haugesund are still hunting for their first win of the season.
- There were fewer than five cards in seven of the last eight clashes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Valerenga 1-1 Haugesund
The last three skirmishes between Valerenga and Haugesund ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Valerenga are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
In 14 league matches this season, Haugesund are still yet to earn their first win. Interestingly, while they managed two draws at home, Toni Korkeakkunas’ troops have a 0-0-7 win-draw-loss record on the road.
Interestingly, while Valerenga have fared better than their visitors, they have managed only one win at home this season (D2, L3). The hosts are 12th in the 16-team Eliteserien ahead of their meeting with last-placed Haugesund.
With that in mind, Valerenga are the expected winners at 3/10 (1.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 76.9% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that fewer than three goals were scored in three consecutive clashes between these teams. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/10 (2.70). That one has a 37% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another stalemate on the cards?
Although Valerenga are unbeaten in their last five encounters with Haugesund, it is fair to note that the spoils were shared in their last three meetings.
Norway Eliteserien 13/08/23
Valerenga
Haugesund
Norway Eliteserien 13/05/23
Haugesund
Valerenga
Norway Eliteserien 06/11/22
Haugesund
Valerenga
Norway Eliteserien 10/04/22
Valerenga
Haugesund
Norway Eliteserien 24/10/21
Valerenga
Haugesund
Valerenga preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
The search for a first win in July continues for Valerenga, who have lost and drawn in their last two outings. With one win in their previous five Allsvenskan games, the hosts stay two points above HamKam, who at the moment hold the relegation playoff spot.
Central midfielder Omar Bully remains out due to a knee injury. There are no other injury concerns for Valerenga.
Predicted lineup: Storevik (GK), Nogueira, Tshiembe, Olsen, Sjatil, Bjordal, Strand, Hagen, Lange, Thorvaldsen & Rijks.
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)
Haugesund preview: Still eyeing their first win of the season
Maakeberget head into Sunday’s clash with Valerenga eleven points from the relegation playoff zone. They will require a fantastic run of games in order to save their season.
Claus Niyukuri picked up a new injury in last week's 2-0 defeat to KFUM Oslo, becoming the only injury concern for Haugesund going into this weekend's clash.
Predicted lineup: Wichne (GK), Hope, Dia, Fischer, Bondhus, Nyhammer, Leite, Bizoza, Seone, Konradsen & Innvaer.
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
L
Viking FK
4
Haugesund
1
Norway Cup 07/05/25
L
Stabaek
2
Haugesund
1
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
L
Molde
2
Haugesund
1
Norway Eliteserien 30/04/25
L
Viking FK
5
Haugesund
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Fredrikstad
0
Haugesund
0
Player to watch: Ambina Fidele Brice
Only two players have registered more assists than Ambina Fidele Brice in the Norwegian top flight this season. With five direct goal contributions in his last 10 appearances, the Cameroonian midfielder will be called upon to provide goals on Sunday afternoon.