Valerenga vs Lillestrom Prediction 19 April 2026
🔊 The clash between Vålerenga and Lillestrøm promises to be intriguing. Both teams have shown interesting dynamics in their recent games, adding tension to this encounter. Vålerenga display resilience at home, but the visitors are in good form and relentless in attack. This match could be a crucial step in the battle for top positions in the standings.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 22 October 2023 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Lillestrøm were the home team):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vålerenga and Lillestrøm:
- 32 matches played;
- home team victories - 13, away wins - 10, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 43 against 38;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.06, in the second half - 1.47;
- average total goals per match - 2.53.
Head-to-head statistics Valerenga - Lillestrom

Valerenga Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, featuring Fredrikstad as the hosts and Vålerenga as the visitors. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Vålerenga vs Fredrikstad):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Vålerenga are showing resilience, as evidenced by their current form. The team holds fourth place in the standings and aims to consolidate their position. In their last four matches, they have secured two victories but also suffered a defeat, indicating some inconsistency. They average one goal per game, while their defense has been holding up reasonably well. At home, Vålerenga traditionally play with confidence and strive to impose their tactics on opponents.
Match Results: Valerenga

Lillestrom Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, where they faced Tromsø away from home. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Lillestrøm vs Tromsø):
- possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
Lillestrom are currently sitting second in the table, showcasing impressive form. In their last five official matches, Lillestrom have secured three victories, demonstrating a potent attack with an average of 1.75 goals per game and a solid defense conceding just 0.5 goals on average. Lillestrom favor an aggressive style of play, actively pressing forward and maintaining ball control throughout the match. This approach is enabling them to confidently compete for top positions early in the season.
Match Results: Lillestrom
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 10, draws - 9.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Lillestrom
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- win percentage: 50% vs 75%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 8;
- losses: 4 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Lillestrom won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games against Valerenga (Eliteserien).
- Lillestrom won with a +1.5 handicap in 45 of last 46 games.
- Lillestrom won with a +1.5 handicap in 25 of last 26 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.34, the guests - 1.19;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.53;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Lillestrom
- average total in the tournament: 1.5 vs 2.25;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.75;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 1;
- Valerenga: average total at home in the tournament - 0.5;
- Lillestrom: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.8) vs 1.9 (away - 1.33).
- Valerenga have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.25; at home field - 8.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; at home field - 8.
Lillestrom: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; away - 3.67.
- Valerenga have taken under 6.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games against Lillestrom (Eliteserien).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Lillestrom
- number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Lillestrom away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Lillestrom away - 1 (17%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (4/31, 12.9%), 2:0 (4/31, 12.9%);
- Valerenga at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 (1/2, 50%);
- Lillestrom away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:3 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.21% (odds 13)
0:1 - 13.09% (odds 15)
1:1 - 11.92% (odds 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intriguing, as both teams are in good form. On one side, there's Vålerenga, performing consistently, and on the other, Lillestrøm, boasting an incredible attack. Home advantage will be crucial here: the hosts excel in front of their fans. Considering that the league newcomer might experience some dips in performance, we predict that Vålerenga will not lose the upcoming match.