Valerenga vs Sandefjord Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Mar 2026

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Valerenga vs Sandefjord

Valerenga clash with Sandefjord at Intility Arena, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 15 March.

Valerenga look like a spot of value at -102 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Sandefjord based on the information available.

Valerenga were defeated on the road in their last game. Viking won 5-1 at Lyse Arena. Geir Bakke's team had 53% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Elias Hagen getting the goal.

Sandefjord won their previous game, beating KFUM at home. It was a 2-0 win at Jotun Arena. Sandefjord recorded just 39% possession and had three shots on goal, with Zinedin Smajlovic and Vetle Walle Egeli on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Valerenga overcame Sandefjord at home when the teams last played. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Intility Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Valerenga winning seven times and Sandefjord registering three victories.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Sandefjord	6	2	1	3	4	7	-3	4:7	7
12	Valerenga	6	2	1	3	5	9	-4	5:9	7

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Valerenga have had 47.0% possession, 408.9 passes and 5.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 7.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Petter Strand has found the net 3 times, with Elias Hagen, Mathias Grundetjern and Filip Thorvaldsen scoring 2 each. Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, Stian Sjoevold Thorstensen and Promise Meliga have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Sandefjord have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.5 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 1.8 goals. Andreas Tegstroem's side average 49.0% possession, 460.6 passes, 5.1 corners taken and 6.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 13.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Edvard Sundboe Pettersen and Jakob Masloe Dunsby both have 2. Christopher Cheng has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Valerenga confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Oscar Hedvall (GK), Haakon Sjaatil, Aaron Kiil Olsen, Ivan Naesberg, Kolbeinn Finnsson, Filip Thorvaldsen, Magnus Westergaard, Carl Lange, Elias Soerensen, Henrik Roervik Bjoerdal, Mathias Grundetjern.

Sandefjord confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Elias Hadaya (GK), Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Zinedin Smajlovic, Xander Lambrix, Vetle Walle Egeli, Edvard Sundboe Pettersen, Sander Risan, Jakob Vester, Evangelos Patoulidis, Nikolaj Moeller, Jakob Masloe Dunsby.

Valerenga vs Sandefjord Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Valerenga vs Sandefjord from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Valerenga who are trading at odds of -102. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this Eliteserien clash.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Eliteserien team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Valerenga vs Sandefjord league stats:

• Valerenga have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Valerenga have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Valerenga have won 9 of their last 15 games at home.
• Sandefjord have lost 9 of their last 15 games on the road.
• Valerenga have won 7 of their last 10 games against Sandefjord.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

There are ways to squeeze more juice from backing Valerenga. The Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets are great alternatives and the same applies to Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

Valerenga To Win @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Valerenga 2 - 0 Sandefjord

A 2-0 win in favor of Valerenga is available at odds of +750. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Erik Thorvaldsen To Score +180

Filip Erik Thorvaldsen (Valerenga) is available at +180 to find the net. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Filip Erik Thorvaldsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+500

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -137

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four straight Valerenga home matches, with the previous five Sandefjord games averaging 13.20 corners. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -137 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Valerenga

Total

12.60 5.60 7.00

Home

12.80 6.80 6.00

Away

10.30 3.90 6.40

Sandefjord

Total

11.20 5.10 6.10

Home

9.00 3.40 5.60

Away

12.60 6.20 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-147

Under 10.5

+102

Valerenga Corners

Over 6.5

-103

Under 6.5

-137

Sandefjord Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+700

2

+190

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Valerenga vs Sandefjord Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Valerenga are forecasted to have a 52% chance of triumphing in this Eliteserien encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -106. Sandefjord are regarded as the least likely winner at +240.

You can choose Valerenga -0.5 or Sandefjord +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -116 and -122. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -250.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Eliteserien matches, with the recommended football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+295

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+155

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-476

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-116

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-233

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+165

Elias Sorensen can be backed to find the net anytime at +133. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +380.

Elias Sorensen (Valerenga)

First

+133

Anytime

+380

Filip Erik Thorvaldsen (Valerenga)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Ole Christian Saeter (Valerenga)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

Nikolaj Möller (Sandefjord)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Henrik Bjørdal (Valerenga)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Petter Strand (Valerenga)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Jakob Dunsby (Sandefjord)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Carl Lange (Valerenga)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Magnus Westergaard (Valerenga)

First

+255

Anytime

+700

Evangelos Patoulidis (Sandefjord)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Jakob Vester (Sandefjord)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Robin Dzabic (Sandefjord)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Fidele Bric Ambina (Valerenga)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Stian Sjövold Thorstensen (Valerenga)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Sander Risan Mork (Sandefjord)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Marcus Melchior (Sandefjord)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Hakon Sjatil (Valerenga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Valerenga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Fredrik Carson Pedersen (Sandefjord)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Stian Kristiansen (Sandefjord)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Vetle Walle Egeli (Sandefjord)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Sebastian Jarl (Valerenga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Vegar Eggen Hedenstad (Valerenga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Tshiembe (Valerenga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Noah Pallas (Valerenga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Filip Loftesnes-bjune (Sandefjord)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Aaron Kiil Olsen (Valerenga)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Kolbeinn Finnsson (Valerenga)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Xander Lambrix (Sandefjord)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Valerenga have swerved defeat at Intility Arena in the previous ten matches. Geir Bakke's team have eight wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Sandefjord have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

The last Intility Arena meeting saw Valerenga beat Sandefjord 2-1. Valerenga have triumphed in four of the previous 5 H2H meetings at Intility Arena, while Sandefjord have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Valerenga Home Stats		8-2-0	3.00	2.30	0.70	7	3	6	4
Sandefjord Away Stats		3-2-5	3.60	1.80	1.80	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Valerenga vs Sandefjord Lineups & Team News

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