Valerenga vs Viking FK predictions for Saturday’s Norway Eliteserien affair at Ullevaal Stadion. Can Viking secure another away win? Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
Match Live Saturday, 1st July at 5:00 pm In:
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Valerenga vs Viking FK Predictions
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Intense Norwegian Eliteserien Showdown
Key Stats
– Valerenga Fotball currently hold the league’s worst home record, with only one victory and four losses in their five home games this season.
– Both teams contribute to a high average of total shots per game (Valerenga with 12.7 and Viking with 15.7), indicating the potential for a high number of corners in this upcoming match.
This weekend, in the heart of Norway’s Eliteserien, an exciting matchup awaits at Intility Arena. A struggling Valerenga Fotball squad will attempt to keep Viking FK at bay, with both teams hoping to gain valuable points from this critical encounter.
The Struggle of the Home Side
Valerenga Fotball, situated precariously outside the relegation zone, is thirsting for a league victory, having not savoured the taste of success since May. While they managed a triumphant 5-0 win against Stjordals/Blink in the NM Cupen, their league performance has been underwhelming, hovering just one point above the bottom three.
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Frustratingly for manager Dag-Eilev Fagermo, the team’s home form has been a recurring issue. The Bohemians currently hold the unenviable record of being the league’s worst performers at home this season. In five home games, they’ve suffered four losses, with just a single 3-0 win over struggling HamKam to their credit.
The Contrasting Fortune of Viking FK
Conversely, Viking FK, led by co-head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, are enjoying an impressive season, reinforcing their status among the division’s top dogs. Following a lacklustre 11th place finish last season, they’ve shown significant progress this year and are currently one point shy of the qualification spots in fourth place.
However, their away form has been inconsistent. Having won just two of their five away games, improvement is needed for Viking to maintain their top-three challenge. The Stavanger-based team will also need to bounce back from their NM Cupen elimination, after a painful defeat in a penalty shootout against Raufoss.
Predictions: Over 10.5 Corners and a 2-1 Victory for Viking
Given these contrasting team profiles and forms, one could anticipate a high number of corners in this match. Given Valerenga’s defensive weaknesses, there will likely be many scoring opportunities for the more prolific Viking side. The data suggests that Viking creates 3.4 big chances per game and averages 15.7 total shots per game, which could lead to an array of corners throughout the match.
On the other hand, Valerenga, who are desperate to claim points and move away from the relegation zone, will not hold back in their attack. The home team averages 12.7 total shots per game and has hit the woodwork four times this season, indicating their potential to create numerous corner opportunities.
When it comes to the scoreline, Viking’s attacking prowess points to a possible 2-1 victory. They’ve scored twice or more in each of their last six games and are averaging 2.36 goals per game. Valerenga’s defensive frailties, combined with their lack of confidence (evidenced by them being one of only two sides to pick up fewer points across their last eight games), suggest they may struggle to keep Viking’s lethal attack at bay. However, playing at home, they’re likely to find the back of the net at least once.
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