Valerenga have conceded 42 goals in 20 league fixtures this season, managing just two clean sheets in total. At home, they average 1.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match. Fredrikstad have kept only one clean sheet in 10 away games while conceding 20 goals on their travels. With head-to-head fixtures between the sides seeing both teams score in 62.5 percent of their eight recorded meetings, both attacks are well positioned to register on the scoresheet.
Valerenga vs Fredrikstad prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 22
- Venue
- Intility Arena, Oslo
- Referee
- Sigurd Smehus Kringstad, Norway
Published by the BetGenius Editorial Desk · Editorial policy
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference
Last 4 matches · 1W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Valerenga welcome Fredrikstad to Oslo for matchday 22 of the Eliteserien campaign, with five points separating the two sides in the middle of the table. Valerenga sit eleventh with 22 points, looking to establish stability following an unpredictable run that has seen them balance attacking output with defensive vulnerabilities.
Fredrikstad enter in seventh position on 27 points from 19 matches. While they have displayed solid stretches of form, their away record has shown defensive fragility, conceding 20 goals across 10 road matches while recording only three wins and one draw away from home.
Both teams have regularly found the net while struggling to keep clean sheets. Valerenga average 1.9 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded per home fixture, having kept only two clean sheets across 20 league outings. With Fredrikstad allowing an average of two goals per away match, this fixture sets up as an open contest with clear scoring opportunities for both forward lines.
Key factors
- Valerenga have kept only two clean sheets in 20 league games this season, conceding 42 goals.
- Fredrikstad have conceded 20 goals in 10 away matches, averaging two goals conceded per road fixture.
- Valerenga score at an average rate of 1.9 goals per match at home.
- Both teams have scored in 62.5 percent of the eight recorded head-to-head meetings between the clubs.
Team news
Valerenga
- K. FinnssonInjury
- E. RashaniInjury
- H. SjatilYellow Cards
Fredrikstad
- S. KvileKnee Injury
- J. NysveenInjury
- D. EidYellow Cards
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.1 goals per game (Valerenga at home plus Fredrikstad away).
Key players this season
Valerenga
- L. Haren10G
- H. Bjørdal6A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Rosenborg | 23 | +12 | 37 |
| 6 | Lillestrom | 23 | +1 | 36 |
| 7 | Brann | 23 | +3 | 29 |
| 8 | Fredrikstad | 23 | -8 | 29 |
| 9 | KFUM Oslo | 23 | -9 | 29 |
| 10 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 23 | -6 | 28 |
| 11 | Valerenga | 23 | -8 | 26 |
| 12 | Ham-Kam | 23 | -15 | 26 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 23 | -8 | 24 |
| 14 | AalesundEliteserien (Relegation) | 23 | -12 | 24 |
Head-to-head
- 2
- Valerenga
- 3
- Draws
- 3
- Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad have won 3 of the last 8 meetings, averaging 2.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 63% of them.
- 2026-07-04Valerenga3-1Fredrikstad
- 2026-04-12Fredrikstad1-1Valerenga
- 2025-09-23Valerenga1-2Fredrikstad
- 2025-07-05Valerenga1-1Fredrikstad
- 2025-04-09Fredrikstad2-0Valerenga
Our record in Eliteserien
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1 published market
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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

