The Eliteserien heats up as Vålerenga IF face Fredrikstad FK on 5 July 2025. Our thorough preview examines recent form, key player stats, head-to-head records, and betting markets to empower UK punters’ wagers.
- 6 of Vålerenga IF's last 8 games have seen both teams score.
- 5 of Fredrikstad FK's last 7 games saw them concede the first goal.
- 7 of Fredrikstad FK's last 8 games have had under 4.5 cards.
- 5 of Fredrikstad FK's last 6 games have had over 10.5 corners.
Vålerenga IF, currently 11th with 14 points from 12 matches, are coming off a 2-0 victory against Strømsgodset on 29 June 2025. Goals from Petter Strand and Mees Rijks sealed the win, despite Vålerenga IF managing only 3 shots on target. Their defence struggles at home, with only 0 clean sheets in 5 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Elias Sørensen, who has bagged 3 goals in 11 appearances. Vålerenga IF has created on average 1.58 xG in their last five fixtures, showing growing attacking cohesion. Vålerenga IF have mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable. Having scored 16 goals and conceded 18 in 12 matches this season, Vålerenga IF play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Fredrikstad FK, sitting 8th with 17 points, are in poor form, winless in their last 6 matches. Their latest result was a 0-1 defeat against Tromsø on 29 June 2025, with Ieltsin Camoes scoring the decisive goal. Fredrikstad FK boast a strong away defence, with 5 clean sheets in 5 away games this season, having conceded 13 goals. Commanding the frontline are Emil Holten (3 goals in 12 appearances) and Sondre Sørløkk (3 goals in 11 appearances). Fredrikstad FK have generated an average of 1.54 xG in their last five matches, indicating strong attacking intent. Fredrikstad FK are struggling, with 4 losses, 1 draw, and 0 wins in their last 5 games.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 3 head-to-head games, Fredrikstad FK has won.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games saw Fredrikstad FK score first.
- 9 of the last 10 head-to-head games between Vålerenga IF and Fredrikstad FK have had under 4.5 cards.
Vålerenga IF Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambina Fidèle Brice | 13 | 0.15 | 0.31 | 2.00 | 0.46 | 2.15 |
| Carl Lange | 12 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.25 | 0.42 | 1.67 |
| Elias Sørensen | 12 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 1.08 | 0.33 | 0.25 |
| Filip Thorvaldsen | 7 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 3.29 | 0.86 | 1.00 |
| Hakon Sjatil | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 2.58 |
| Henrik Bjørdal | 9 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.78 | 0.22 | 1.00 |
| Magnus Riisnaes | 10 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.70 | 0.60 | 1.30 |
| Mees Rijks | 13 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 1.08 | 0.46 | 0.62 |
| Muamer Brajanac | 13 | 0.08 | 0 | 1.31 | 0.46 | 0.31 |
| Petter Strand | 11 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 1.09 |
| Sebastian Jarl | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 | 0.09 | 1.09 |
| Vinicius Nogueira | 11 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.82 | 0.36 | 2.36 |
- #1 - Jacob Storevik (Goalkeeper)
- #3 - Hakon Sjatil (Defender)
- #4 - Aaron Kiil Olsen (Defender)
- #5 - Kevin Tshiembe (Defender)
- #27 - Vinicius Nogueira (Defender)
- #24 - Petter Strand (Midfielder)
- #29 - Ambina Fidèle Brice (Midfielder)
- #15 - Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (C) (Midfielder)
- #26 - Filip Thorvaldsen (Midfielder)
- #10 - Carl Lange (Forward)
- #9 - Mees Rijks (Forward)
Fredrikstad FK Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Eid | 13 | 0 | 0.15 | 0.92 | 0.38 | 1.85 |
| Eirik Granaas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Emil Holten | 13 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1.85 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Fallou Fall | 10 | 0.10 | 0 | 0.60 | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| Jóannes Bjartalíð | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Leonard Owusu | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.77 | 0 | 1.31 |
| Maxwell Woledzi | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 3.23 |
| Oskar Öhlenschlaeger | 13 | 0.15 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.31 | 2.62 |
| Rocco Robert Shein | 12 | 0.08 | 0 | 0.83 | 0.50 | 1.58 |
| Simen Rafn | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.45 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| Sondre Sørløkk | 12 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 1.08 | 0.50 | 0.33 |
| Stian Stray Molde | 13 | 0.08 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 1.08 |
| Ulrik Fredriksen | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.62 | 0.15 | 1.77 |
- #30 - Jonathan Fischer (Goalkeeper)
- #5 - Simen Rafn (C) (Defender)
- #12 - Ulrik Fredriksen (Defender)
- #22 - Maxwell Woledzi (Defender)
- #16 - Daniel Eid (Midfielder)
- #6 - Leonard Owusu (Midfielder)
- #19 - Rocco Robert Shein (Midfielder)
- #4 - Stian Stray Molde (Midfielder)
- #20 - Oskar Öhlenschlaeger (Forward)
- #9 - Emil Holten (Forward)
- #23 - Henrik Langaas Skogvold (Forward)
Vålerenga IF vs Fredrikstad FK Betting Tips
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Vålerenga IF v Fredrikstad FK Odds
Full Time Result:- Vålerenga IF to win: 19/20
- Draw: 5/2
- Fredrikstad FK to win: 27/10
- Vålerenga IF to win or Draw: 2/7
- Draw or Fredrikstad FK to win: 4/5
- Vålerenga IF to win or Fredrikstad FK to win: 2/7
- Vålerenga IF to win: 8/5
- Draw: 5/4
- Fredrikstad FK to win: 3/1
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 3/4
- Both Teams to Score - No: 3/4
- Over 2.5 Goals: 17/20
- Under 2.5 Goals: 19/20
- Over 3.5 Goals: 9/4
- Under 3.5 Goals: 1/3
Vålerenga IF Previous 10 Matches
- 29.06, Strømsgodset (a) 2 - 0
- 22.06, Molde FK (h) 2 - 3
- 13.06, Sarpsborg 08 (h) 4 - 1
- 31.05, Tromsø IL (a) 1 - 2
- 26.05, KFUM Oslo (a) 1 - 0
- 16.05, HamKam (h) 1 - 1
- 11.05, Sandefjord Fotball (a) 1 - 2
- 03.05, SK Brann (h) 2 - 4
- 27.04, Kristiansund BK (a) 2 - 0
- 21.04, Rosenborg BK (h) 0 - 2
- 13.04, Gamle Oslo FK (a) 1 - 1 (2 - 4)
Fredrikstad FK Previous 10 Matches
- 29.06, Tromsø IL (h) 0 - 1
- 22.06, Viking FK (a) 0 - 3
- 15.06, Sandefjord Fotball (h) 4 - 0
- 01.06, Sarpsborg 08 (h) 1 - 1
- 28.05, Rosenborg BK (h) 0 - 2
- 24.05, Bryne FK (a) 3 - 4
- 21.05, Lillestrøm SK (a) 0 - 1 (2 - 4)
- 16.05, KFUM Oslo (h) 1 - 0
- 11.05, Kristiansund BK (a) 1 - 0
- 07.05, Pors Grenland (a) 3 - 1
- 27.04, Haugesund (a) 0 - 0
Eliteserien Table
| Vålerenga IF | Opponent | Fredrikstad FK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | Viking FK | 0-3 | ||
| 2-4 | SK Brann | 3-0 | ||
| 1-2 | Tromsø IL | 0-1 | ||
| 0-2 | Rosenborg BK | 0-2 | 0-1 | |
| 1-2 | Sandefjord Fotball | 3-1 | ||
| Bodø/Glimt | ||||
| 1-1 | Sarpsborg 08 | 1-1 | ||
| 0-2 | Fredrikstad FK | - | - | |
| 2-0 | Kristiansund BK | 1-0 | ||
| - | - | Vålerenga IF | 2-0 | |
| Bryne FK | 3-4 | |||
| 2-3 | Molde FK | |||
| 1-1 | HamKam | |||
| 1-0 | KFUM Oslo | 1-0 | ||
| 2-0 | Strømsgodset | |||
| Haugesund | 0-0 | |||
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 15 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 2.60 | 1.13 |
| 2 | Brann | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.71 | 1.50 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 12 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 14 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.07 | 1.00 |
| 5 | Sandefjord | 12 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1.83 | 1.33 |
| 6 | Bodø/Glimt | 11 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 2.27 | 1.00 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| 8 | Fredrikstad FK | 13 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1.15 | 1.08 |
| 9 | Kristiansund | 14 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.29 | 1.43 |
| 10 | Vålerenga IF | 13 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.31 | 1.46 |
| 11 | Bryne FK | 12 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| 12 | Molde | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -2 | 1.23 | 1.38 |
| 13 | HamKam | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -9 | 1.08 | 1.83 |
| 14 | KFUM Oslo | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1.33 | 1.58 |
| 15 | Strømsgodset | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -12 | 1.17 | 2.17 |
| 16 | Haugesund | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | -29 | 0.38 | 2.62 |
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