Stromsgodset vs Valerenga Predictions

Stromsgodset vs Valerenga predictions ahead of this clash in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Strømsgodset host Vålerenga at Marienlyst Stadion on Sunday, seeking to end their losing streak and climb out of the Eliteserien’s bottom two. Read on for our match preview and latest free betting tips.

Norwegian Eliteserien | June 29 2025 at 6:15 pm UK at Marienlyst Stadion

Stromsgodset vs Valerenga Predictions

Can Valerenga Capitalise on Stromsgodset’s Collapse?

• Stromsgodset’s Form in Freefall
  • The Drammen side have now lost five consecutive league games and conceded 23 goals across just 10 matches—second-worst in the entire division.
• Valerenga’s Frontline Showing Life
  • Filip Thorvaldsen has scored twice in his last three outings, offering a rare consistent attacking threat for a team trying to climb the table.
• Godset Defence in Tatters
  • In their most recent outing, Stromsgodset allowed KFUM to score five from six shots on target—an indictment of their current defensive shape.

Best Bet for Stromsgodset vs Valerenga

There’s desperation in the air at Marienlyst Stadion this weekend, and not the romantic kind. Stromsgodset are flailing, down in 15th place, and seemingly sinking deeper into the relegation mire with each passing match. Their visitors, Valerenga, aren’t exactly flying either, but they at least appear to be grasping for something solid to cling to. With just five points separating the two clubs, Sunday’s clash could prove pivotal in shaping the battle at the bottom of the Eliteserien. And make no mistake—this is more than a six-pointer; it’s a credibility test.

The hosts have been utterly devoid of spark in recent weeks. Since their win over Sarpsborg at the end of April, they’ve collapsed like a flan in a cupboard, losing five straight league matches. New manager Dag-Eilev Fagermo walked into this chaos during the June break, but his first outing at the helm didn’t exactly scream “new era”. A 5-0 hammering away to KFUM sent the kind of message no one wants to hear. And if there’s one word that describes Godset’s defending last week, it’s absent. Not just poor—nonexistent.

Valerenga, on the other hand, have been frustratingly close. Losses to Tromso and Molde came despite decent efforts, including leading 2-1 against the latter before a late collapse. That alone says they’ve got something to build on. And while their three wins from 11 games don’t scream consistency, they’re at least showing signs of control in patches. With more stability in their team selection and key players like Filip Thorvaldsen finding the net recently, the Oslo club will feel confident they can get something from this trip.

Best Bet for This Match: Valerenga to Win

At BettingTips4You.com, we’re not here to throw a buffet of bets at you—we serve a single course, and it’s always our best pick. For this match, our Best Bet is: Valerenga to win.

Let’s be real—Stromsgodset are in a tailspin. It’s not just the results, it’s how toothless and disorganised they’ve looked, especially in that catastrophic 5-0 defeat last time out. They’re shipping goals for fun and offering little in return. Only Marko Lawk Farji, who’s managed seven goals, seems up for the fight. But football isn’t tennis, and one man doesn’t make a team.

Valerenga, meanwhile, might not be in dazzling form themselves, but they’ve competed well against stronger opponents. They pushed Molde all the way and were narrowly beaten by Tromso. Against a side this fragile, their attacking trio—Thorvaldsen, Sorensen and Rijks—could easily find space to exploit.

They’ve also had more consistency in midfield with Lange and Ambina providing a solid spine, and defensively they’ve not looked nearly as chaotic as their hosts. They know how to hold a lead—well, sometimes—and if they start on the front foot, the psychological edge could be massive.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“There’s only one team here showing signs of direction, and that’s Valerenga. Stromsgodset are crumbling under pressure—Valerenga are worth backing, even away from home.” – Herrin Kendrick

As for the correct score, we’re leaning towards a 2-1 victory for Valerenga. Stromsgodset are likely to find the net at some stage through Farji, but defensively, they just can’t hold out for 90 minutes.

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