Sandefjord vs Valerenga: prediction and stats
EliteserienRegular Season - 30Kick-off on December 13, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Jotun Arena, Sandefjord
The Footlab model makes Sandefjord the favourite at 45%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for Valerenga. The most likely score is 1-1.
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 Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
A very open match: only 8 Elo points separate Sandefjord (1,942) and Valerenga (1,950).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sandefjord have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Valerenga have 5, 3 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Eidanger(away) | 15-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sarpsborg 08 FF(away) | 2-1 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 7, 2026 | KFUM Oslo(home) | 0-1 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Fredrikstad(away) | 0-1 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt(home) | 0-3 | Eliteserien |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Christiania BK(away) | 7-2 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Aalesund(away) | 5-5 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt(home) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Ham-Kam(home) | 0-3 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Brann(away) | 3-2 | Eliteserien |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sandefjord win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Valerenga win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Valerenga 1-0 Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Valerenga 5-2 Sandefjord | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Valerenga 2-1 Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
| May 11, 2025 | Sandefjord 2-1 Valerenga | Eliteserien |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Sandefjord 1-2 Valerenga | Eliteserien |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Valerenga 2-3 Sandefjord | Eliteserien |
Last archived meeting: Valerenga vs Sandefjord on Mar 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sandefjord score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Valerenga score 2.1 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord | 1.9 | 1.3 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Valerenga | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sandefjord sit 13th in Eliteserien (18 points from 17 matches) and Valerenga sit 11th (21 points from 17 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Valerenga | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 34 | 21 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 18 |
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 Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
- The Footlab model makes Sandefjord the favourite at 45%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for Valerenga.
- Where and when is Sandefjord vs Valerenga played?
- Sandefjord vs Valerenga is played on December 13, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Jotun Arena, in the Eliteserien.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% 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.