Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg

Valerenga host Sarpsborg in this Norwegian Eliteserien match at Intility Arena, with kick-off set for 14:15 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Side With Valerenga to Secure a Victory

Valerenga look a great bet to beat Sarpsborg on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of +104 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H

Valerenga have enjoyed back-to-back Eliteserien home wins at Intility Arena. Last time out, Sandefjord were beaten 2-1. They recorded just 39% possession and had six shots on target, with Mathias Grundetjern and Elias Soerensen each scoring one goal.

Sarpsborg 08 were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was away at Haugesund Sparebank Arena. Haugesund claimed a 3-2 victory. Sarpsborg enjoyed 60% possession and had five shots on goal, with Peter Reinhardsen and Jo Inge Berget finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sarpsborg haven’t lost to Valerenga in their past four matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Sarpsborg Stadion. The past 10 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Sarpsborg, three for Valerenga and three draws.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Valerenga	26	11	4	11	42	43	-1	42:43	37
9	Sarpsborg 08	26	9	8	9	44	44	0	44:44	35

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Valerenga have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. They have averaged 49.0% possession, 420.3 passes and 5.3 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.6 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Top goalscorer Elias Soerensen has found the net 4 times, with Mathias Grundetjern, Fidel Brice Ambina, Petter Strand and Filip Thorvaldsen scoring 2 each. Mees Rijks and Elias Soerensen are the top assists makers with 2.

Sarpsborg have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 15.8 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Christian Michelsen's men average 51.0% possession, 460.8 passes, 7.0 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.

Daniel Seland Karlsbakk is the leading scorer with 8 goals, followed by Jo Inge Berget on 3, with Peter Reinhardsen and two others bagging 1. Harald Tangen, Mohanad Jeahze and Jo Inge Berget have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Valerenga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Oscar Hedvall (GK), Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, Aaron Kiil Olsen, Sebastian Jarl, Vinicius Nogueira, Henrik Roervik Bjoerdal, Fidel Brice Ambina, Carl Lange, Mohamed Ofkir, Mathias Grundetjern, Elias Soerensen.

Sarpsborg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Haavar Jenssen (GK), Eirik Wichne, Menno Koch, Magnar Oedegaard, Anders Hiim, Victor Halvorsen, Sander Christiansen, Harald Tangen, Sondre Soerli, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, Daniel Job.

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Prediction & Betting Tips

The Valerenga vs Sarpsborg betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Valerenga record a victory and they are priced at +104 to win this Eliteserien clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Eliteserien team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Valerenga vs Sarpsborg league stats:

• Valerenga have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Sarpsborg have lost their last 3 games.

Valerenga to Win Probability

The best betting sites make it a 49% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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 @ +104 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Valerenga 2 - 1 Sarpsborg

There’s the option to wager on Valerenga to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +700 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fidele Bric Ambina to Score +500

Fidele Bric Ambina (Valerenga) has registered two goals in his past five Eliteserien home games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +500.

Latest Fidele Bric Ambina Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1300

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Corners Prediction

Sarpsborg Over 4.5 Corners -125

Sarpsborg have been awarded an average of 7.80 corners in the past 5 away matches, while the corner count against Valerenga has been more than 4.5 in the previous five games. The Sarpsborg Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Valerenga

Total

10.90 5.30 5.60

Home

11.75 5.75 6.00

Away

10.33 4.67 5.67

Sarpsborg

Total

11.60 7.00 4.60

Home

10.30 6.20 4.10

Away

12.00 5.30 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-104

Under 11.5

-137

Valerenga Corners

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-127

Sarpsborg Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+750

2

+220

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Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Valerenga Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

At betting odds of -128, the bookies make Valerenga probable winners and there’s a 56% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Eliteserien encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Sarpsborg 08, you can get +275 for the underdog.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -244.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Eliteserien match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+350

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+155

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-500

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-112

2 Hcp +0.75

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+185

Over 2.5

-244

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-244

No

+165

Filip Erik Thorvaldsen is the First Goalscorer Favourite

You will find Filip Erik Thorvaldsen at +600 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +210 that he finds the net at anytime.

Filip Erik Thorvaldsen (Valerenga)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Daniel Karlsbakk (Sarpsborg)

First

+220

Anytime

+540

Elias Sorensen (Valerenga)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Muamer Brajanac (Valerenga)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Obasi Onyebuchi (Valerenga)

First

+245

Anytime

+700

Henrik Bjørdal (Valerenga)

First

+275

Anytime

+800

Petter Strand (Valerenga)

First

+285

Anytime

+800

Jo Inge Berget (Sarpsborg)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen (Sarpsborg)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Carl Lange (Valerenga)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Daniel Job (Sarpsborg)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Sondre Örjasaeter (Sarpsborg)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Frederik Carstensen (Sarpsborg)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Niklas Sandberg (Sarpsborg)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Fidele Bric Ambina (Valerenga)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Harald Nilsen Tangen (Sarpsborg)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Valerenga)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Victor Emanuel Halvorsen (Sarpsborg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Peter Reinhardsen (Sarpsborg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Hakon Sjatil (Valerenga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Sander Christiansen (Sarpsborg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Sebastian Jarl (Valerenga)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Anders Hiim (Sarpsborg)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Menno Koch (Sarpsborg)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Tshiembe (Valerenga)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Valerenga vs Sarpsborg team news before you bet. Receive the predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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