Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 August 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Vålerenga and Sarpsborg promises to be a spectacle. Both teams find themselves mid-table, yet each has its own reasons to push for victory. Vålerenga are eager to solidify their standing following a series of disappointing home performances, while Sarpsborg aim to enhance their away form. Both sides show decent attacking prowess, but their defenses often falter, making this encounter particularly intriguing for fans. It will be fascinating to see if the hosts can overcome their home struggles or if the visitors will deliver an impressive away performance.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between these teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (Vålerenga were the home side):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Vålerenga and Sarpsborg:
- 28 matches played;
- home victories - 10, away victories - 9, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 43 for Vålerenga, 41 for Sarpsborg;
- average total in the first half - 1.25, in the second half - 1.75;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Valerenga - Sarpsborg
Valerenga Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, with Vålerenga hosting Sandefjord. The game concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Vålerenga vs Sandefjord):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 11;
- fouls: 16 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Vålerenga are experiencing a season of mixed fortunes, currently sitting in 11th place in the standings. Over their last five matches, the club have secured two wins, suffered two losses, and drawn once. They boast a decent attacking line, averaging 1.41 goals per game, but their defense remains their Achilles' heel, conceding an average of 1.65 goals per match. Playing at home often presents challenges for Vålerenga, yet their fans are always ready to provide unwavering support.
Match Results: Valerenga
Sarpsborg Team Overview
In their last official match, the current visitors played on in the Eliteserien (home team - Haugesund, away team - Sarpsborg). The match ended with a score of 3-2.
Here are the match statistics (Sarpsborg vs Haugesund):
- possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Sarpsborg currently sit in tenth place on the table, struggling with a poor run of form marked by three consecutive defeats, indicating a crisis within the squad. Their attack is quite effective, averaging 1.65 goals per match, but their defense has been shaky, conceding an average of 1.41 goals per game. On the road, the club plays boldly and thrives on counterattacks.
Match Results: Sarpsborg
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 28;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.25;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.64, while the visitors net 0.61.
First-Half Stats: Valerenga (home) vs Sarpsborg (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- wins: 2 (25%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- draws: 4 (50%) vs 6 (66.67%);
- Average goals scored: 1.38 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.44.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 7 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.8).
- Sarpsborg have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 9, draws - 9.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- win percentage: 35% vs 29%;
- losses: 8 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Valerenga have not won in 8 of last 9 home games against Sarpsborg.
- Valerenga have not won in 7 of last 8 home games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
- Sarpsborg have not lost in 14 of last 16 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.54, the guests - 1.46;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg
- average total in the tournament: 3.06 vs 3.06;
- average total goals scored: 1.41 vs 1.65;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.47;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 1.18;
- Valerenga: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Sarpsborg: average total away in the tournament - 1.56;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.8) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Sarpsborg games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.18; at home field - 5.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 6.
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.88, away - 5.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 6.2.
- Valerenga have taken under 6.5 corners in last 6 games against Sarpsborg (Eliteserien).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.14 (1.07 for home team and 1.07 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.85 (0.71 for home team and 1.14 for away team).
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.53; at home - 1.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; at home - 1.
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.47, away - 1.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sarpsborg away - 6 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Sarpsborg away - 4 (80%).
- Sarpsborg have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Eliteserien).
- Sarpsborg have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams boast powerful attacks and shaky defenses, which increases the likelihood of a goal exchange in this match. Recent trends back this up: over 2.5 goals have hit in most of Sarpsborg's recent games (6 out of 7). Additionally, the both teams to score trend has been evident in many of Sarpsborg's encounters (8 out of 9), so we anticipate an action-packed match with plenty of chances for both clubs. Our bet - both teams to score.No comments
Betting Tips: Valerenga - Sarpsborg
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