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Valerenga vs Ham-Kam Prediction, Tips & Odds

Valerenga vs Ham-Kam

EliteserienRegular Season - 16
Valerenga
#9 · Eliteserien
LWWWL
0 - 3
Intility Arena, Oslo (18,000)
Referee: M. Stofringshaug
Ham-Kam
#8 · Eliteserien
WLLLW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.49
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.45 (implied 69.1%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 71.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.40). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.6% vs 69.1%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours a narrow victory for Ham-Kam, projecting a scoreline of 2-1 against Valerenga. Currently sitting in sixth place, Ham-Kam has demonstrated solid form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws. This consistency has been key to their season, allowing them to accumulate 18 points from 11 games, with a positive goal difference of 1. Valerenga, on the other hand, finds themselves in eighth position with 17 points from 13 matches. Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games. Despite scoring 19 goals this season, their defensive record has been a concern, as they have conceded 22, leading to a negative goal difference of -3. This suggests that while they can score, they struggle to keep the opposition at bay. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 55% for Ham-Kam, with a projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat is that if Valerenga can leverage their home advantage effectively, they may pose a greater challenge than anticipated. For a detailed explanation of our prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, employing an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Valerenga Win57%1.59
Draw20%4.21
Ham-Kam Win24%4.88
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5163.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4564.2%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Valerenga 2-1 Ham-Kam
7.6813.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Valerenga -1.5
2.3837%

Valerenga have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.68
13.1%
1-1
8.13
12.4%
2-0
9.24
11.0%
1-0
9.59
10.5%
3-1
10.31
9.8%
2-2
11.92
8.5%

Our model projects a 2-1 Valerenga win as the most likely scoreline at 13.1% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Valerenga
-0.0
1.23
Ham-Kam
+0.0
3.76
Valerenga
-0.5
1.56
Ham-Kam
+0.5
4.30
Valerenga
-1.5
2.38
Ham-Kam
+1.5
10.50

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Valerenga are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Valerenga vs Ham-Kam
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.574.205.101.482.601.502.38
Marathonbet
1.584.254.901.402.571.482.43
Betfair
1.504.335.501.442.701.502.55
Pinnacle
1.634.425.111.462.79
SBO
1.543.984.45
William Hill
1.604.004.801.532.40
Bet365
1.624.204.751.482.601.532.38
1xBet
1.624.355.011.402.571.482.47
Unibet
1.604.204.901.492.401.552.23
Betano
1.604.204.851.472.571.522.37
Superbet
1.614.304.601.452.621.512.40
BetVictor
1.574.104.601.402.701.472.45

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
43.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XValerenga or Draw
76%1.16
12Valerenga or Ham-Kam
80%1.20
X2Draw or Ham-Kam
44%2.30

Head to Head

Last 8 Meetings (evenly matched 2-2)
2 Valerenga4 Draw2 Ham-Kam
Oct 25
Ham-Kam
2-1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
May 25
Valerenga
1-1
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
May 24
Valerenga
2-2
Ham-Kam
NM Cupen
Nov 23
Ham-Kam
0-2
Valerenga
Eliteserien
May 23
Valerenga
3-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
Aug 22
Ham-Kam
1-1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
May 22
Valerenga
1-1
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
Mar 22
Valerenga
1-3
Ham-Kam
Friendlies Clubs

In the last eight encounters between Valerenga and Ham-Kam, both teams have secured two victories, with four matches ending in draws. The scorelines indicate that the matches have been relatively competitive, with a mix of close contests and a few decisive wins, such as Valerenga's 3-0 and 2-0 triumphs. Notably, Ham-Kam's last win in this fixture dates back to March 2022, suggesting a recent struggle to secure victories against Valerenga. The frequency of draws, particularly in the last three league meetings, reflects a balanced rivalry that often results in tightly contested outcomes.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
16122241113038
WWWWW
2
Viking
15121237142337
WDWWL
3
Tromso
16104232171534
WWWDD
4
Lillestrom
158162218425
LLWWL
5
Molde
157352822624
DWLDW
6
Brann
167183327622
WLWWL
8
Ham-Kam
156362326-321
WLLLD
9
Valerenga
156272227-520
LWWLW
14
Aalesund
152762135-1413
LDLDD
15
Kristiansund BK
153391325-1212
LLDLL
16
Start
1624101637-2110
LWLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
ValerengaHome
4W1D3L
8 playedGF 15 · GA 121.63 pts/game
Ham-KamAway
1W3D4L
8 playedGF 10 · GA 150.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
ValerengaHam-Kam
1.89Goals p.g.1.59
1.57Goals conceded p.g.1.56
21%Clean sheets30%
50%Win rate41%
3.46Avg goals in match3.15
1.54xG per game1.07
-0.81xGA per game-0.37
48%Possession %48%
6.2Shots on target / game4.1
7.1Corners per game3.2
Valerenga
Recent Form

Valerenga have won 11 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Ham-Kam 0-3 and beat Aalesund 6-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 10L from the last 28 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ValerengaAll competitions
31 Jul
Valerenga
0-3
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Brann
2-3
Valerenga
Eliteserien
16 Jul
Valerenga
6-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
04 Jul
Valerenga
3-1
Fredrikstad
Friendlies Clubs
27 Jun
Valerenga
1-2
Gais
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jun
IFK Goteborg
1-1
Valerenga
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
50%
4
Draw
14%
10
Lost
36%
Ham-Kam
Recent Form

Ham-Kam have won 3 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Ham-Kam 0-3 and lost to Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 4D 12L from the last 27 games (41% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Ham-KamAll competitions
31 Jul
Valerenga
0-3
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
22 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
3-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
18 Jul
Ham-Kam
1-4
Tromso
Eliteserien
27 Jun
IFK Goteborg
1-2
Ham-Kam
Friendlies Clubs
20 Jun
Fredrikstad
1-1
Ham-Kam
Friendlies Clubs
11
Win
41%
4
Draw
15%
12
Lost
44%

Lineups

Confirmed

Valerenga4-4-2Confirmed

55Sebastian JarlDEF
24Petter StrandDEF
5Kevin TshiembeDEF
4Aaron Kiil OlsenDEF
26Filip ThorvaldsenFWD
17Mathias GrundetjernFWD
1Oscar HedvallGK
29Ambina Fidèle BriceMID
8Henrik BjørdalMID
77Lucas HarenMID
10Carl LangeMID
6Vegar Eggen HedenstadDEF
3Hakon SjatilDEF
90Ole Christian SaeterFWD
9Gabriel RajkovicFWD
19Promise MeligaFWD
30Alexander Svensen OrdalGK
28Magnus WestergaardMID
7Mohamed OfkirMID
15Odin Thiago HolmMID

Ham-Kam5-3-2Confirmed

26Patrick MetcalfeDEF
5Anton EkerothDEF
3Ethan Amundsen-DayDEF
4Halvor Rodolen OpsahlDEF
2Martin GjoneDEF
29Blerton IsufiFWD
28David BenjaminFWD
12Marcus SandbergGK
8Markus JohnsgardMID
17Aksel Baran PoturMID
14Luc MaresMID
22Snorre Strand NilsenDEF
23Fredrik SjolstadDEF
19Henrik UdahlFWD
20Julian Bakkeli GonstadFWD
24Danilo Al-SaedFWD
13Sander ØstraatGK
6William Osnes-RingenMID
7Viðar Ari JónssonMID
16Anders TrondsenMID

Unavailable Players

4 players

Valerenga3

I. Nasberg
Missing FixtureRed Card
K. Finnsson
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
M. Sjoeng
Missing FixtureInjury

Ham-Kam1

N. Alexandersson
Missing FixtureInjury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Valerenga Win1.59 (56.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.45 (64.2%)
Both Teams Score1.51 (63%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.61 (35.8%)
BTTS No2.41 (37%)
Speculative
Draw4.21 (19.7%)
Ham-Kam Win4.88 (23.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. Stofringshaug has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Valerenga have averaged 7.1 corners per match at home; Ham-Kam 3.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Valerenga have generated 1.54 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 6.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Valerenga player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.