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As Vålerenga prepares to host Sarpsborg 08 in this upcoming Eliteserien clash on May 16, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their recent form. Vålerenga has struggled considerably, failing to secure a victory in their last five matches, which places significant pressure on the home side to capitalize on the familiar surroundings of their stadium. The team will aim to leverage their home advantage while needing to address defensive frailties that have contributed to their slump.
On the other hand, Sarpsborg 08 has managed to clinch a single victory in their last five outings. Their form suggests inconsistency, but they will arrive with a fighting spirit aiming to add to their recent tally. The away side may look to exploit any weaknesses in Vålerenga’s backline, utilizing swift counter-attacks as a potential key strategy.
The bookmakers have adjusted odds to reflect this nuanced matchup, presenting Vålerenga at 1.97 for a home win, while Sarpsborg’s odds stand at 3.45 for an away victory. Our model gives Vålerenga a 47.6% chance of winning, suggesting a close contest. While home advantage could be pivotal, both teams exhibit vulnerabilities that could influence the final outcome. As always in football, the result remains uncertain until the final whistle.
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| Vålerenga 48.5% |
Draw 23.8% |
Sarpsborg 27.7% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.97 | 4.02 | 3.45 |
Latest Results
| 08.05.26 Hamarkameratene – Vålerenga Fotball – 1:0 03.05.26 Vålerenga Fotball – KFUM-Kameratene Oslo – 2:2 26.04.26 Molde FK – Vålerenga Fotball – 5:1 19.04.26 Vålerenga Fotball – Lillestrøm SK – 0:2 12.04.26 Fredrikstad FK – Vålerenga Fotball – 1:1 |
09.05.26 Sarpsborg 08 – Fredrikstad FK – 2:1 03.05.26 Lillestrøm SK – Sarpsborg 08 – 4:0 26.04.26 KFUM-Kameratene Oslo – Sarpsborg 08 – 1:0 19.04.26 Sarpsborg 08 – Tromsø IL – 0:1 15.04.26 Sarpsborg 08 – Bodø Glimt – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.08.25 Vålerenga Fotball – Sarpsborg 08 – 4:0 06.04.25 Sarpsborg 08 – Vålerenga Fotball – 1:1 01.02.25 Vålerenga Fotball – Sarpsborg 08 – 1:0 09.03.24 Vålerenga Fotball – Sarpsborg 08 – 5:3 05.11.23 Sarpsborg 08 – Vålerenga Fotball – 3:2 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tromso | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:8 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 | Viking | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19:6 | 13 | 18 |
| 3 | Lillestrom | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13:4 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Bodo/Glimt | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | Molde | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:8 | 6 | 13 |
| 6 | HamKam | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12:12 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 | Brann | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19:12 | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Kristiansund | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | KFUM Oslo | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 8 |
| 11 | Sarpsborg 08 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Valerenga | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:12 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 | Fredrikstad | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10:17 | -7 | 7 |
| 14 | Rosenborg | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:11 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | Start | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6:16 | -10 | 4 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7:14 | -7 | 3 |
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