Valerenga vs Viking Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2026

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Valerenga vs Viking

Valerenga square off against Viking at Intility Arena, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Monday 6 April.

Valerenga +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -110. They should be able to avoid defeat against Viking, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

Valerenga have triumphed in back-to-back Eliteserien games. The latest of these was on the road where Rosenborg were beaten 2-0 at Lerkendal Stadion. They had 40% possession and six shots on target, while Carl Lange and Ivan Naesberg scored one goal each.

Viking claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-1 win occurred against Molde at Lyse Arena. The Stavanger club were restricted to just 33% possession and had six shots on goal, while Niklas Fuglestad and Henrik Heggheim scored two apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Viking had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Lyse Arena, they recorded a 5-1 home win over Valerenga. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for Valerenga, three victories for Viking along with three draws.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Viking	10	9	0	1	29	10	19	29:10	27
9	Valerenga	11	4	2	5	13	17	-4	13:17	14

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Valerenga have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Geir Bakke's side have averaged 46.7% possession, 404.2 passes and 6.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 7.7 corners.

Top scorer Petter Strand has found the net 3 times, with Carl Lange, Elias Hagen and Mathias Grundetjern getting 2 each. Stian Sjoevold Thorstensen, Promise Meliga and Vinicius Nogueira are the leading assists makers with 2.

Viking have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 14.4 attempts, 6.6 shots on goal and 3.0 goals. The Dark Blues average 47.2% possession, 389.3 passes, 6.8 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Peter Christiansen with 6, while Henrik Falchener and Edvin Austboe have 3. Zlatko Tripic has managed 10 assists 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, Ole Christian Saeter.

Viking confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Arild Oestboe (GK), Henrik Heggheim, Gianni Stensness, Henrik Falchener, Kristoffer Haugen, Kristoffer Askildsen, Joe Bell, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Niklas Fuglestad, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripic.

Valerenga vs Viking Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Valerenga vs Viking with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Valerenga +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Eliteserien game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -110.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Eliteserien team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Valerenga vs Viking league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Valerenga in 11 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Valerenga in 13 of their last 16 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Valerenga in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Valerenga in 7 of their last 10 games against Viking.

According to the odds, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Valerenga 1 - 0 Viking

There are odds of +850 available that Valerenga land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carl Lange to Score +330

Carl Lange (Valerenga) has racked up two goals in his past five Eliteserien games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +330 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Carl Lange Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Viking Over 5.5 Corners -149

Viking have been awarded an average of 8.80 corners in the past 5 away games, while the corner count against Valerenga has been more than 5.5 in the last six matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Viking Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -149 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Valerenga

Total

14.10 6.40 7.70

Home

13.20 7.00 6.20

Away

11.30 3.80 7.50

Viking

Total

11.40 6.80 4.60

Home

12.00 7.20 4.80

Away

10.90 6.70 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

+102

Under 11.5

-147

Valerenga Corners

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+112

Viking Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Most Corners

1

+118

X

+700

2

-122

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Valerenga vs Viking 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 bookies giving them a 46% probability of winning, Viking might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +118 when it comes to triumphing in this Eliteserien clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +200 about Valerenga.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Viking are -167 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Valerenga being priced up at +115 with the same money back guarantee.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -227.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+270

2

+118

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+143

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-435

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+115

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-120

2 Hcp -0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+155

The First Goalscorer favourite is Peter Christiansen at +430, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Peter Christiansen (Viking)

First

+155

Anytime

+430

Elias Sorensen (Valerenga)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

Zlatko Tripic (Viking)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Edvin Austbö (Viking)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Veton Berisha (Viking)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Filip Erik Thorvaldsen (Valerenga)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Ole Christian Saeter (Valerenga)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Vetle Auklend (Viking)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson (Viking)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Henrik Bjørdal (Valerenga)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Petter Strand (Valerenga)

First

+285

Anytime

+750

Magnus Westergaard (Valerenga)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Carl Lange (Valerenga)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Simen Kvia-Egeskog (Viking)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Jakob Segadal Hansen (Viking)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Ruben Kristensen Alte (Viking)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Kristoffer Askildsen (Viking)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Fidele Bric Ambina (Valerenga)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Stian Sjövold Thorstensen (Valerenga)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Viljar Vevatne (Viking)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Joe Bell (Viking)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Kristoffer Haugen (Viking)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Sondre Flem Bjorshol (Viking)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Hakon Sjatil (Valerenga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Kevin Tshiembe (Valerenga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Martin Ove Roseth (Viking)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Anders Baertelsen (Viking)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Gianni Stensness (Viking)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Henrik Heggheim (Viking)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Sebastian Jarl (Valerenga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Valerenga are five wins from five at Intility Arena. They have secured nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Viking have collected five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The past meeting at Intility Arena saw Valerenga defeat Viking 3-1. The 6 previous H2H meetings at Intility Arena have involved three Valerenga wins, one draw and two Viking victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Valerenga Home Stats		9-1-0	2.90	2.30	0.60	7	3	5	5
Viking Away Stats		5-3-2	3.40	1.90	1.50	8	2	9	1

• 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 Viking Lineups & Team News

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