Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg

Valerenga host Sarpsborg at Intility Arena, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 16 May.

We’ll take Valerenga at attractive betting odds of -109 considering that they could be dominant against Sarpsborg. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

Valerenga were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against HamKam at Briskeby. Valerenga dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded three shots on target.

Sarpsborg 08 have lost three straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 2-1 home victory over Fredrikstad at Sarpsborg Stadion. Even Sel's team enjoyed 51% possession and four shots on goal, while Victor Halvorsen found the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-0 for home side Valerenga when they last faced Sarpsborg, with the encounter taking place at Intility Arena. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with four Valerenga wins, three Sarpsborg victories and three draws.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Sarpsborg 08	8	2	2	4	7	11	-4	7:11	8
11	Valerenga	8	2	2	4	7	12	-5	7:12	8

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. Valerenga have had 48.7% possession, 426.8 passes and 6.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.

The three top scorers are Lucas Ravn-Haren, Carl Lange and Petter Strand, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Henrik Roervik Bjoerdal, Mathias Grundetjern and Magnus Westergaard have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Sarpsborg have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.7 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. They average 43.8% possession, 379.0 passes, 5.2 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

The top scorers have been Victor Halvorsen, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk and Frederik Carstensen, with 2 goals apiece. Sondre Soerli has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Valerenga predicted lineup (4-4-2): Oscar Hedvall (GK), Vegar Hedenstad, Aaron Kiil Olsen, Ivan Näsberg, Kolbeinn Birgir Finnsson, Lucas Haren, Magnus Westergaard, Carl Lange, Filip Thorvaldsen, Henrik Björdal, Mathias Grundetjern.

Sarpsborg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamour Ndiaye (GK), Claus Niyukuri, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Menno Koch, Anders Hiim, Aimar Sher, Sander Christiansen, Sondre Sørli, Victor Halvorsen, Andreas Nibe, Daniel Karlsbakk.

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Valerenga vs Sarpsborg picks, including our main match prediction, top corners bet, correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Valerenga look like a spot of value at -109 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Eliteserien game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Eliteserien odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Valerenga vs Sarpsborg league stats:

• Valerenga have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Sarpsborg have lost their last 3 games on the road.
• Sarpsborg have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Valerenga To Win @ -109 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Valerenga 2 - 0 Sarpsborg

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Valerenga winning 2-0. Odds of +750 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Sarpsborg Under 4.5 Corners +106

Sarpsborg have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in three straight away games, while Valerenga have let the opposition have an average of 3.80 corners in their last 5 matches. We expect Sarpsborg to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at +106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Valerenga

Total

12.80 6.80 6.00

Home

13.50 8.20 5.30

Away

11.40 4.50 6.90

Sarpsborg

Total

10.40 5.20 5.20

Home

12.90 5.90 7.00

Away

10.90 4.90 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-133

Under 11.5

-106

Valerenga Corners

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-127

Sarpsborg Corners

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+650

2

+155

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Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 52% chance of winning, Valerenga might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -109 when it comes to this Eliteserien encounter. If you’re searching for a different slant, Sarpsborg 08 are available at +240.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Valerenga, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -118. You might instead think that Sarpsborg +0.5 at -120 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -233.

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Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+280

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+150

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-476

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-227

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-233

No

+160

Valerenga are winless over their previous three games at Intility Arena. Valerenga have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

It’s now been three straight Sarpsborg defeats on the road. Even Sel's team have six defeats and four wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Valerenga beat Sarpsborg 4-0 when the teams last met at Intility Arena. In the previous 6 H2H meetings at Intility Arena, we’ve witnessed three draws, two Valerenga victories and Sarpsborg getting one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Valerenga Home Stats		6-2-2	2.60	1.60	1.00	5	5	5	5
Sarpsborg Away Stats		4-0-6	3.30	1.30	2.00	8	2	4	6

• 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

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Valerenga vs Sarpsborg Lineups & Team News

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