Valerenga vs Kristiansund Prediction
🔊 The clash between Vålerenga and Kristiansund promises to be thrilling. Vålerenga are in fine form at home, boasting 7 wins in their last 8 league matches, which boosts their confidence. Their attack is consistent, though their defense could be a potential weak spot. On the other hand, Kristiansund are striving to improve their standing and are working to find a balance between attack and defense on the road. A game focused on ball control and cautious counterattacks is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 April 2025 and ended with a 0-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (Kristiansund were the home side):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Vålerenga and Kristiansund:
- 15 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 6, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 16 for each side;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.4, in the second half - 1.73;
- average total goals per match - 2.13.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Valerenga Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eliteserien, with Rosenborg at home against Vålerenga. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Vålerenga vs Rosenborg):
- possession: 25% vs 75%;
- corners: 4 vs 11;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Vålerenga, currently sitting 7th in the table, are showing inconsistent form with alternating wins and losses. Over their last five matches, the team have secured three victories while suffering two defeats. They average 1.61 goals per game, conceding an equal number. Known for their attacking prowess at home, their stats back it up: they have won 7 of their last 8 home fixtures in the league. However, their defense can be vulnerable at times, which could play a crucial role in the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Valerenga

Kristiansund Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, where Kristiansund hosted Strømsgodset. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Kristiansund vs Strømsgodset):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Kristiansund, currently sitting 13th in the standings, are showing inconsistent form. Over their last five matches, they've secured two wins, suffered two losses, and drawn once, highlighting their instability. The team struggles with scoring, averaging just 1.18 goals per game while conceding nearly two (1.89). On the road, Kristiansund typically focus on defense, as evidenced by a trend of fewer than 1.5 goals scored in nine consecutive away matches. Their most recent head-to-head clash ended in a 0-2 defeat.
Match Results: Kristiansund
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.4;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.07, while the visitors net 0.33.
First-Half Stats: Valerenga (home) vs Kristiansund (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 5 (35.71%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- losses: 3 (21.43%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- draws: 6 (42.86%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Average goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.64;
- Average goals conceded: 0.57 vs 1.07.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7).
- Valerenga have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games against Kristiansund (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 6, draws - 4.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Kristiansund
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- wins: 12 vs 9;
- win percentage: 43% vs 32%;
- losses: 12 vs 12;
- draws: 4 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Kristiansund won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games against Valerenga (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.07, the guests - 1.07;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.13;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Kristiansund
- average total in the tournament: 3.21 vs 3.07;
- average total goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.68 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.93 vs 0.64;
- Valerenga: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Kristiansund: average total away in the tournament - 1.07;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.83) vs 1.3 (away - 0.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 14 of last 15 Valerenga games against Kristiansund (Eliteserien).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Valerenga home games against Kristiansund (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
H2H- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12.8 (8.27 - for home team and 4.53 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 14.29 (10.29 - for home team and 4 - for away team).
- Valerenga have taken over 6.5 corners in last 7 home games against Kristiansund (Eliteserien).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.2 (1.6 for home team and 1.6 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.15 (0.86 for home team and 1.29 for away team).
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.64; at home - 1.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; at home - 1.67.
Kristiansund: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.75, away - 1.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Kristiansund
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 10 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Kristiansund away - 9 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Kristiansund away - 4 (80%).
- Kristiansund have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Eliteserien).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between Vålerenga and Kristiansund promises to be intense, given their current forms and league standings. Vålerenga sit in 7th place and have shown strong form at home, evidenced by victories in 7 of their last 8 home league matches. Their attack is steadily gaining momentum, though their defense can sometimes falter. On the other hand, Kristiansund are experiencing inconsistent results, occupying 13th place and struggling with scoring on the road - they haven't scored more than 1.5 goals in nine consecutive away matches. Considering these factors and trends, a home victory seems likely. Our bet is on a Vålerenga win. The possible scoreline could be 2-1.