Vålerenga vs Brann: match statistics
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Vålerenga vs Brann: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vålerenga plays Brann in Eliteserien (Norway). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Intility Arena.
Recent form
Vålerenga has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Brann has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Vålerenga scores 1.59 goals per game and allows 2.05. Brann scores 1.77 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 3.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Vålerenga's games and 73% of Brann's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 77%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vålerenga has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.78 per game. Vålerenga takes 16.6 shots per game, while Brann takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Vålerenga leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Brann leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vålerenga's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Brann, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 3.18 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 5.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Vålerenga | Brann | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Brann is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Vålerenga · 0.8 pts / game - Brann
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Brann is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.59 goals / game - Vålerenga · 1.77 goals / game - Brann
Brann is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.05 goals / game - Vålerenga · 1.55 goals / game - Brann
Vålerenga scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 games), while Brann keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 games).
Brann scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 games), while Vålerenga keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 22 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vålerenga
Over / Under - Brann
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Brann is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Vålerenga · 1.23 pts / game - Brann
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vålerenga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Brann - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Vålerenga
Brann
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Vålerenga | Liga | Brann | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.64 | 3.18 | ▲ 3.32 |
| Both teams scored | • 59% | 60% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 22% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 86% | 85% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Vålerenga's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Brann. Games average 5.33 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Vålerenga and Brann play?
Vålerenga face Brann on October 18, 2026 in Eliteserien at Intility Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Vålerenga and Brann?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Vålerenga won 1, Brann won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vålerenga vs Brann?
Vålerenga score 1.59 goals per game on average and Brann 1.77. The Eliteserien average is 3.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Vålerenga's matches and 73% of Brann's.
What form are Vålerenga and Brann in?
Over the last 5 games Vålerenga have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Brann 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vålerenga vs Brann?
The statistical background for Vålerenga vs Brann — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.