Match

Lillestrom vs Valerenga: prediction and stats

EliteserienRegular Season - 21Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Åråsen Stadion, Kjeller

LillestromValerenga

The Footlab model makes Lillestrom the favourite at 61%, against 20% for a draw and 19% for Valerenga. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Lillestrom vs Valerenga?

A very open match: only 84 Elo points separate Lillestrom (2,026) and Valerenga (1,942).

Lillestrom win61 %
Draw20 %
Valerenga win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lillestrom have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Valerenga have 5, 3 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Lillestrom
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 20, 2026Egnatia Rrogozhinë(away)0-0UEFA Europa League
Aug 15, 2026KFUM Oslo(away)1-1Eliteserien
Aug 9, 2026Rosenborg(home)0-2Eliteserien
Jul 31, 2026Bodo/Glimt(away)0-4Eliteserien
Jul 22, 2026Viking(home)1-2Eliteserien
Valerenga
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Christiania BK(away)7-2NM Cupen
Aug 16, 2026Aalesund(away)5-5Eliteserien
Aug 8, 2026Bodo/Glimt(home)1-2Eliteserien
Jul 31, 2026Ham-Kam(home)0-3Eliteserien
Jul 26, 2026Brann(away)3-2Eliteserien

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Lillestrom win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Valerenga win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 19, 2026Valerenga 0-2 LillestromEliteserien
Oct 22, 2023Lillestrom 2-0 ValerengaEliteserien
May 1, 2023Valerenga 3-4 LillestromEliteserien
Sep 4, 2022Valerenga 3-1 LillestromEliteserien
May 25, 2022Lillestrom 2-0 ValerengaEliteserien
Nov 7, 2021Lillestrom 0-0 ValerengaEliteserien

Last archived meeting: Valerenga vs Lillestrom on Apr 19, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Lillestrom score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Valerenga score 2.1 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 68% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Lillestrom1.11.345/156/15
Valerenga2.12.3010/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Lillestrom sit 5th in Eliteserien (26 points from 17 matches) and Valerenga sit 11th (21 points from 17 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Lillestrom17827232126
11Valerenga17638283421

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Lillestrom vs Valerenga?
The Footlab model makes Lillestrom the favourite at 61%, against 20% for a draw and 19% for Valerenga.
Where and when is Lillestrom vs Valerenga played?
Lillestrom vs Valerenga is played on September 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Åråsen Stadion, in the Eliteserien.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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