Valerenga vs Kristiansund Prediction 29 May 2026
🔊 Vålerenga head into this fixture sitting 13th in the table, struggling to find consistency. Kristiansund haven’t fared much better, currently 11th, with a similar points tally over the past few weeks. Both sides have rarely impressed in attack and have shown defensive frailties, as reflected in their average goals conceded. Given these trends, this match is likely to be a cautious affair from both teams.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 22 November 2025 and ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Here’s a look at the key stats from that clash (Vålerenga were the home team):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
📊 A statistical preview of the official head-to-head meetings between Vålerenga and Kristiansund:
- They have faced each other 16 times;
- The hosts have picked up 5 wins, while the visitors have claimed 6 victories, with 5 matches ending in a draw;
- Both sides have scored 19 goals apiece;
- Average first-half goals: 0.44; average second-half goals: 1.94;
- The overall average goals per match stands at 2.38.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Valerenga Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Eliteserien, with Start hosting Vålerenga. The match ended 2-0.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats (Vålerenga vs Start):
- Possession: 69% vs 31%;
- Corners: 7 vs 5;
- Fouls committed: 13 vs 6;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Vålerenga are struggling at both ends of the pitch: the team average just one goal per game, while conceding 1.6 on the defensive end. Over their last ten competitive fixtures, Vålerenga have managed only three wins alongside five defeats, with just a single victory in their most recent five outings. This run of form has clearly impacted the squad’s confidence-going forward they lack sharpness, while defensively they continue to falter, even against teams from the lower reaches of the table. Sitting near the relegation zone only adds to the pressure, and recent results offer little reason to expect a significant turnaround.
Match Results: Valerenga
Kristiansund Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, facing Kristiansund away from home. Viking came out on top with a 2-1 victory.
Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Kristiansund vs Viking):
- Possession: 54% vs 46%;
- Corners: 4 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 11 vs 15;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Kristiansund are having a season on par with their opponents, currently sitting 11th in the table. Over their last ten competitive fixtures, they have picked up three wins, suffered five defeats, and drawn twice, averaging just one goal scored per game while conceding 1.5. In their past five matches, Kristiansund have managed only a single victory, underlining a dip in form. Defensively, the visitors continue to make costly errors, while their attack lacks consistency-both in terms of chance creation and finishing. This trend suggests there is little reason to expect a sudden turnaround or an explosive attacking display any time soon.
Match Results: Kristiansund
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.44;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.06, while the visitors net 0.38.
First-Half Stats: Valerenga (home) vs Kristiansund (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
- losses: 1 (20%) vs 2 (40%);
- draws: 3 (60%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.6 vs 0.6;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.4.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.6).
- Valerenga have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Kristiansund (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Kristiansund
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- win percentage: 30% vs 30%;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Kristiansund won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games against Valerenga (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.19, the guests - 1.19;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.38;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Kristiansund
- average total in the tournament: 2.6 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.4 vs 0.8;
- Valerenga: average total at home in the tournament - 1.2;
- Kristiansund: average total away in the tournament - 0.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.2) vs 1 (away - 0.6).
- Valerenga have scored under 2.5 goals in 14 of last 16 games against Kristiansund (Eliteserien).
- Valerenga have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12.69 (8.06 - for home team and 4.63 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 13.88 (9.63 - for home team and 4.25 - for away team).
Valerenga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.4; at home field - 9.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.4; at home field - 9.6.
Kristiansund: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.9, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Valerenga vs Kristiansund
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 2 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Kristiansund away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Valerenga at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Kristiansund away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (11/82, 13.4%), 2:0 (11/82, 13.4%);
- Valerenga at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:0 , 2:2 , 3:2 (1/5, 20%);
- Kristiansund away most often play: 2:0 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.08% (odds 10)
1:1 - 10.63% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 10.49% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
The current form of both teams suggests we shouldn’t expect a high-scoring affair. Neither side holds a psychological edge, and attacking play has lacked sharpness throughout recent fixtures. Consistency in the final third has eluded both teams, with few convincing spells in the opposition half. Head-to-head trends back this up: these matchups have almost always produced a moderate number of goals-under 3.5 goals has landed in 14 of their last 16 encounters. That’s why this market stands out as the smart pick for this match.
Betting Tips: Valerenga - Kristiansund
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