Valerenga vs Haugesund Predictions

Valerenga vs Haugesund predictions for Sunday’s Norway Eliteserien tie. Relegation-threatened Valerenga Fotball host FK Haugesund Sunday in a crucial Eliteserien clash, with both sides desperate for points to boost their survival hopes. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Norwegian Eliteserien | Jul 20 2025 at 1:30 pm UK at Valerenga Stadion

Valerenga vs Haugesund Predictions

Can Valerenga Turn Pressure into Points as Haugesund Desperately Chase Their First Win?

• Zero wins, zero confidence: Haugesund are the only side in the Eliteserien yet to win this season, taking just two points from 14 games.
• Home advantage matters: Valerenga have won three of their last four home games against Haugesund, scoring consistently at the Oslo arena.
• Leakier than a sieve: Haugesund have conceded a staggering 36 goals so far, more than any other team in the league, with zero clean sheets on the road.

Best Bet for Valerenga vs Haugesund

There’s no escaping it—Sunday’s showdown between Valerenga and FK Haugesund isn’t about glory or glamour. It’s pure, unfiltered survival. These two are entangled in a relegation battle that’s not for the faint-hearted, and the stakes couldn’t be clearer. For Valerenga, it’s about keeping their heads just above water after clawing their way back to the top flight by winning the First Division in 2024. For Haugesund, though, it’s already feeling like a desperate scramble to avoid a season that might go down as one of the bleakest in their history.

Valerenga, although far from convincing, at least have a pulse. Four wins from 14 games doesn’t scream safety, but it’s something. At 15 points, they’re sitting just above the dreaded drop, knowing full well that a bad weekend and a good result elsewhere could plunge them closer to the abyss. Meanwhile, Haugesund are sinking like a stone. Two points from 14 matches. No wins. A -31 goal difference. If you’re a neutral, it’s almost hard not to feel bad for them—unless you’re from Oslo, in which case you’ll want to see them firmly sent packing.

The home fans will be vocal, the nerves will be jangling, and for both clubs, this isn’t just another fixture—it’s a lifeline.

Best Bet for This Match: Valerenga to Win

Here at BettingTips4You, we pride ourselves on pinpointing one sharp prediction for every clash, cutting through the noise. This time, all signs lead us to Valerenga to win as the clear standout bet.

There’s no sugar-coating Haugesund’s crisis—they’re winless, toothless in attack, and mentally frail. They’ve not scored more than a single goal in any league game this season and have only netted five times across 14 matches. That kind of drought makes the Sahara look like a rainforest. More than that, Haugesund haven’t tasted victory in their last five outings against Valerenga, which suggests there’s not just a gulf in form, but a mental block too.

Valerenga, for their part, have been unpredictable, but there’s life in them. They’ve managed to snag three wins from their last four home games against this same opposition, and crucially, they actually score goals. They’ve been sloppy at the back, yes, but when compared to Haugesund’s 36 goals conceded—the worst in the division—the Royal Blues look like a model of consistency.

The hosts may be injury-hit, with the likes of Drammeh and possibly Thorstensen unavailable, but reinforcements like Elias Sorensen and Muamer Brajanac could offer some bite up front. More importantly, Valerenga will sense blood. Facing a side that can’t score, can’t defend, and barely believes in themselves anymore? That’s the sort of gift you take with both hands.

And if you’re still in doubt, listen to the wisdom of BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn: expert quote:

“Valerenga aren’t perfect, far from it—but against a Haugesund side that’s forgotten what winning even feels like, they won’t need to be. This match is theirs for the taking, and anything less than a win would be a huge missed opportunity.”

It’s hard to argue with that. The odds are good, the timing is better, and the opposition couldn’t be more fragile.

The correct score? We’re going with 2-0 to Valerenga. Haugesund just haven’t shown enough firepower to trouble anyone lately, and if the hosts can keep their heads, a routine win is absolutely on the cards.

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