Valerenga vs Sandefjord Prediction & Tips
Valerenga and Sandefjord face off at the Ullevaal Stadion, in Oslo, on matchday six of the Norwegian league. The history of matches between these two teams favors Valerenga: in the last 16 matches played in this competition, the local team won 12, drew 1 and lost 3. In the last match played at this stadium, Valerenga won 2×1 against Sandefjord.
Valerenga comes to this match after a 2×3 victory, in their visit to Molde, thus adding the second consecutive match without losing in this competition: the goals were from Aron Dönnum, Amor Layouni and Henrik Björdal. At the moment, the home team is in sixth position in the Norwegian first division, with 3 points from 1 win and 2 losses. For this match against Sandefjord, captain Dag-Eilev Fagermo will have to maintain his usual strategy, favoring possession of the ball and successive slow attacks: Tobias Christensen is in charge of bringing the ball into attack. On the other hand, Aron Dönnum is Valerenga’s top scorer, with 3 goals. Odin Thiago Holm is not available for this match due to physical problems.
Sandefjord comes to this game after losing, by 1×2, against Rosenborg, thus adding their second defeat in the last three games played in this competition: the only goal was scored by Kristoffer Hansen. Currently, the visiting team is in the eleventh position of the championship, with 3 points, a result of 1 victory and 2 defeats. For this away game, coach Hans Erik Ödegaard is expected to favor defensive organization and counter-attacks on the wings. Forward Kristoffer Hansen is the team’s highlight so far, with 2 goals. It is important to note that the visitors have several failures when it comes to maintaining possession of the ball and shooting. All players are available for this match.
Valerenga – Sandefjord FREE TIPS
Valerenga – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
