* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Football Whispers' Predictions for Valerenga vs Odd
Both Valerenga and Odd sit in the bottom five positions of the Eliteserien this season with each playing 11-games so far this season. Both have good enough squads to be safe in mid-table and a result this weekend could kick-start either side's campaign.
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Over 2.5 Goals
We're expecting goals in this game as three of the last five meetings between the two clubs have produced over 2.5 goals, including Valerenga's 2-1 win at Odd back in November. At least three goals have been scored in four of Valerenga's last five matches as well as in three of Odd's last five competitive fixtures, adding further weight to our first prediction for Sunday's late kick-off in Norway.
Both Teams to Score
Both teams have scored in four of the last five league meetings between Valerenga and Odd and we're expecting more of the same between the pair this weekend. Four of Valerenga's and three of Odd's last six outings in all competitions have also produced goals at both ends of the pitch, so you can see just why we're not backing either side to keep a clean sheet this weekend.
Valerenga vs Odd: Stats, Markets & Odds
Last Five - Valerenga
07/06/23
Norway Cup Norway
Sotra
Valerenga
0
2
W
04/06/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Bodo/Glimt
Valerenga
3
1
L
01/06/23
Norway Cup Norway
Lyn 1896
Valerenga
1
2
W
29/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Stabaek
Valerenga
2
1
L
25/05/23
Norway Cup Norway
Ru00e5de
Valerenga
0
1
W
Last Five - Odd BK
07/06/23
Norway Cup Norway
Sarpsborg
Odd BK
3
1
L
04/06/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sandefjord
Odd BK
4
1
L
01/06/23
Norway Cup Norway
Notodden
Odd BK
2
5
W
29/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Stromsgodset
Odd BK
1
1
D
24/05/23
Norway Cup Norway
Uraedd FK
Odd BK
1
7
W
Two struggling sides go head-to-head in the Eliteserien
Valerenga had to make the trip to Aalesund last weekend where they found themselves a goal down at the interval. Things got worse for the visitors before they got better when Aalesund made it 2-0 in the 67th-minute. Valerenga responded well to going two goals before and pulled a goal back through Eng in the 82nd-minute after good work from Jensen who claimed an assist. Nasberg fired home an equaliser for Valerenga 5-minutes from time with Hedenstad creating the goal on this occasion, and the visitors held out for a share of the spoils.
Valerenga Predicted Lineup: Haug, Nation, Hedenstad, Zuta, Näsberg, Bjørdal, Strand, Udahl, Christensen, Sahraoui & Ismaheel
Odd new they were up against it when they played host to title-challenging Molde last time out. An own goal from the unfortunate Owusu in the 14th-minute put Molde in front and early in the second half, Fofana doubled the visitor's advantage. Odd did manage to pull a goal back through Lauritsen in the 73rd-minute but the home side couldn't carve out an equaliser and the day ended in defeat.
Odd Predicted Lineup: Wahlstedt, Hagen, Baccay, Bjørtuft, Rólantsson, Jevtović, Owusu, Kitolano, Wallem, Jørgensen & Lauritsen
Team News
Valerenga: Borchgrevink is the main injury concern for the hosts.
Odd: the visitors have a clean bill of health heading into this weekend's clash with Valerenga.
Your Questions for Valerenga vs Odd
- Who are the favourites to win? – Valerenga are the clear favourites with the bookmakers.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Odd 1-2 Valerenga.
- What time is kick-off? – 19:00 GMT, 20:00 CET.
