Vålerenga vs Sandefjord: match statistics
Sandefjord is showing decidedly better form over their last five matches with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (2.0 points per game), whereas Vålerenga can only boast 2 wins and 2 losses (1.4 points per game). The visitors scored 11 goals in their last five matches while conceding just 6, giving them a positive goal difference of +5, while the hosts, with 9 goals scored and 11 conceded, have a negative difference of -2. The table standings also work in Sandefjord's favor (11th place) compared to Vålerenga (16th place), suggesting an overall weaker disposition of the hosts this season. The visitors' form of three consecutive wins and a more stable defense point to a higher probability of an away win, although a surprise or a draw cannot be entirely ruled out, given the unpredictability of head-to-head encounters.
Vålerenga vs Sandefjord: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vålerenga play Sandefjord in Eliteserien (Norway). The match date is 15 March 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Vålerenga: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Sandefjord: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vålerenga scores 1.46 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Sandefjord scores 1.00 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.95 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vålerenga 46%, Sandefjord 54%. Over 2.5: Vålerenga 46%, Sandefjord 46%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Vålerenga has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.51. Vålerenga: 15.8 shots per match, Sandefjord: 14.1.
Match halves
Vålerenga: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.69. Sandefjord: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Vålerenga: 0-15 (4 goals). Sandefjord: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eliteserien: 2.95 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Sandefjord is showing decidedly better form over their last five matches with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (2.0 points per game), whereas Vålerenga can only boast 2 wins and 2 losses (1.4 points per game). The visitors scored 11 goals in their last five matches while conceding just 6, giving them a positive goal difference of +5, while the hosts, with 9 goals scored and 11 conceded, have a negative difference of -2. The table standings also work in Sandefjord's favor (11th place) compared to Vålerenga (16th place), suggesting an overall weaker disposition of the hosts this season. The visitors' form of three consecutive wins and a more stable defense point to a higher probability of an away win, although a surprise or a draw cannot be entirely ruled out, given the unpredictability of head-to-head encounters.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Vålerenga | Sandefjord | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.22 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Vålerenga is 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Vålerenga · 0.4 pts / match - Sandefjord
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.
Vålerenga is 46% better for: goals scored per match.
1.46 goals / match - Vålerenga · 1 goals / match - Sandefjord
Sandefjord is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.69 goals / match - Vålerenga · 1.31 goals / match - Sandefjord
Vålerenga scores in 62% of matches (8 of 13 matches), while Sandefjord keeps a clean sheet in 31% (4 of 13 matches).
Sandefjord scores in 77% of matches (10 of 13 matches), while Vålerenga keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Vålerenga
Over / Under — Sandefjord
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Vålerenga is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / match - Vålerenga · 1.15 pts / match - Sandefjord
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vålerenga - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sandefjord - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Vålerenga
Sandefjord
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Sandefjord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.15 | 2.95 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 55% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 57% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 82% | ▼ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 78% | ▼ 62% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Vålerenga 1 - 0 - 1 Sandefjord. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Vålerenga vs Sandefjord?
The Eliteserien match finished Vålerenga 1:0 Sandefjord. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Vålerenga and Sandefjord?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Vålerenga won 1, Sandefjord won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vålerenga vs Sandefjord?
Vålerenga score 1.46 goals per game on average and Sandefjord 1.00. The Eliteserien average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Vålerenga's matches and 54% of Sandefjord's.
What form are Vålerenga and Sandefjord in?
Over the last 5 games Vålerenga have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Sandefjord 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vålerenga vs Sandefjord?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Vålerenga vs Sandefjord: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.