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Lillestrom v Valerenga Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:36 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Lillestrom hosts Valerenga in an Eliteserien clash where both teams have shown attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities. Lillestrom has struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game recently, while Valerenga's matches have consistently featured high goal tallies, with a perfect 100% over 2.5 goals rate. The game promises open play and end-to-end action, with both sides eager to improve their league standing and capitalize on offensive strengths. Tactical openness and defensive lapses set the stage for a high-scoring encounter with potential for multiple goals.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Valerenga has a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in recent matches, indicating frequent high-scoring games.
  • Lillestrom concedes an average of 2.4 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailties.
  • Both teams average over 13 shots per game, with Valerenga averaging 15.6, suggesting sustained attacking pressure.
  • Head-to-head matches average 2.5 goals, supporting a trend of open games between these sides.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies Over 3.5 Goals as a slightly value-positive bet with a 52.8% chance against a 50% implied market probability. Both teams have shown offensive potency and defensive weaknesses, with Valerenga's perfect over 2.5 goals rate and Lillestrom's high goals conceded per game. The attacking profiles, combined with average shot volumes exceeding 13 per match and historical goal averages, support the likelihood of a high-scoring game. No data limitations affect , making this a standard stake recommendation.

Model Chance52.8%
Positive
Valerenga Over 2.5 Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
Lillestrom Goals Against2.4 per game
Positive
Average Shots per GameLillestrom 13.2, Valerenga 15.6
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking game given both teams' recent defensive struggles and offensive capabilities. Valerenga's consistent high-scoring matches and Lillestrom's tendency to concede goals suggest a lively encounter with multiple goals. The data and tactical context align well with an Over 3.5 Goals outcome, making it a compelling selection for this fixture.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking roles and defensive vulnerabilities

“Valerenga's attacking midfielders and forwards create numerous chances, while Lillestrom's defensive lapses invite pressure, setting up a match ripe for goals. The statistical trends and player roles strongly indicate a high-scoring game.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Valerenga has a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in recent matches, indicating frequent high-scoring games.

Lillestrom concedes an average of 2.4 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailties.

Both teams average over 13 shots per game, with Valerenga averaging 15.6, suggesting sustained attacking pressure.

Head-to-head matches average 2.5 goals, supporting a trend of open games between these sides.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • In the last ten head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 2.5, indicating moderately open games.
  • Recent matches have seen a tempo conducive to multiple goals, with both teams exhibiting attacking intent and defensive lapses, suggesting Over 2.5 Goals is a consistent trend in this fixture.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Lillestrom5.4
Avg corners for
Valerenga5.8
Lillestrom12.2
Avg total corners
Valerenga11.8
Lillestrom1.8
Avg yellow cards
Valerenga1.8
Lillestrom13.2
Avg shots
Valerenga16.2
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 69% vs implied 75% · edge -6.2 pts
1.33
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.18
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
1.53
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Both teams average around 5.5 corners per game, indicating sustained attacking pressure and territorial advantage. Shot volumes are high, with Valerenga averaging 15.6 shots and Lillestrom 13.2, including a healthy number on target, suggesting frequent goal-scoring opportunities. Discipline is balanced with moderate yellow card averages, indicating a competitive but not overly aggressive match.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Lillestrom0.8
Avg goals scored
Valerenga2.2
Lillestrom2.4
Avg goals conceded
Valerenga3.2
Lillestrom60%
BTTS rate
Valerenga80%
Lillestrom60%
Over 2.5 goals
Valerenga100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 53% vs implied 50% · edge +2.8 pts
2
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 76%
1.44
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.11
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 71%
1.4
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 33%
2.88
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.62
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Both teams have shown a propensity for matches with multiple goals and frequent BTTS outcomes, especially Valerenga with an 80% BTTS rate and Lillestrom at 60%. Their attacking styles and defensive records contribute to a strong likelihood of goals at both ends, supporting the Over 3.5 Goals selection.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 76% vs implied 69% · edge +6.6 pts
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 71%
1.4
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Valerenga to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
3.6
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Valerenga Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 50%
2.38
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.18
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
3.9
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Lillestrom Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.55
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The Over 3.5 Goals market is priced at even with a slight model edge, reflecting a balanced but positive value proposition. The suggest the market anticipates a high-scoring game, consistent with recent team performances and goal-scoring trends, making this a reasonable bet without significant price sensitivity.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Lillestrom

WLDLL
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 6L
05 Sep 2026A Brann2-1
30 Aug 2026H Fredrikstad1-4
15 Aug 2026A KFUM Oslo1-1
09 Aug 2026H Rosenborg0-2
31 Jul 2026A Bodo/Glimt0-4

Valerenga

DLDLL
Last 50W 2D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 5L
06 Sep 2026A Sarpsborg 08 FF2-2
30 Aug 2026H Molde3-4
16 Aug 2026A Aalesund5-5
08 Aug 2026H Bodo/Glimt1-2
31 Jul 2026H Ham-Kam0-3
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts
1.91
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Valerenga to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
3.6
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Valerenga Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 50%
2.38
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 74%
1.25
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
3.9
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Lillestrom Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.55
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Lillestrom to WinBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.9
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Recent form data highlights Valerenga's perfect over 2.5 goals rate and Lillestrom's 60% rate, reflecting a trend towards high-scoring matches. Both teams have struggled defensively but maintained offensive output, reinforcing the expectation of multiple goals in this fixture.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5Lillestrom wins
3Draws
2Valerenga wins
19 Apr 2026Valerenga v Lillestrom0-2
22 Oct 2023Lillestrom v Valerenga2-0
01 May 2023Valerenga v Lillestrom3-4
04 Sep 2022Valerenga v Lillestrom3-1
25 May 2022Lillestrom v Valerenga2-0
07 Nov 2021Lillestrom v Valerenga0-0
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 76% vs implied 69% · edge +6.6 pts
1.44
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 71%
1.4
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Valerenga to WinBet365 guide price · model 39%
3.6
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
3.9
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Lillestrom to WinBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.9
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The ten previous meetings between Lillestrom and Valerenga have averaged 2.5 goals per game, reflecting a balanced history of goal-scoring. While not overwhelmingly high, this average supports a tendency for open play and goal opportunities, complementing the current attacking and defensive form of both sides.
Season team stats

Eliteserien

Lillestrom19
Played
Valerenga19
Lillestrom1.4
Avg goals for
Valerenga1.7
Lillestrom1.4
Avg goals against
Valerenga2.1
Lillestrom5
Clean sheets
Valerenga2
Best odds for this sectionValerenga to WinBet365 guide price · Model 39% vs implied 28% · edge +11.4 pts
3.6
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Valerenga Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 50%
2.38
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Lillestrom Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.55
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Lillestrom to WinBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.9
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Season-long statistics show Valerenga's attack averaging over 2 goals per game and Lillestrom conceding 2.4 goals on average, underscoring defensive vulnerabilities. The teams' offensive and defensive profiles align with a high-goal environment, supporting the Over 3.5 Goals market.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
5Lillestrom29199280
11Valerenga2219649-7
Lillestrom sits 5th with 29 points, aiming to consolidate their position, while Valerenga is 11th with 22 points, seeking to climb the table. The stakes for both teams encourage offensive risk-taking to secure vital points, which may increase goal-scoring opportunities.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Lillestrom Over 2.5
100%Valerenga Over 2.5
2.5H2H avg goals
In the last ten head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 2.5, indicating moderately open games. Recent matches have seen a tempo conducive to multiple goals, with both teams exhibiting attacking intent and defensive lapses, suggesting Over 2.5 Goals is a consistent trend in this fixture.

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