Fredrikstad 1-1 Valerenga – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Fredrikstad at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Fredrikstad vs Valerenga fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Eliteserien encounter, Regular Season - 4 sees Valerenga travel to Fredrikstad Stadion to take on Fredrikstad. The game is scheduled for Sunday 12 April 2026, 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Eliteserien games this season, Fredrikstad have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: D W W L L. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
In front of their own supporters this season, Fredrikstad have posted 3W 4D 3L at Fredrikstad Stadion — 1.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Valerenga stand at 4W 1D 5L from 10 Eliteserien matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: L W W L L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 2.00. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
Valerenga's away record: 2W 0D 8L from 10 road trips in Eliteserien this season (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 2.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Fredrikstad 1.20 PPG, Valerenga 1.30 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Fredrikstad, 0 for Valerenga and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 5 Jul 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Fredrikstad trading profile (29 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
Valerenga trading profile (29 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Fredrikstad 45% versus Valerenga 66%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Fredrikstad 38% | Valerenga 59%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Fredrikstad 1.71 xG and Valerenga 1.38 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Fredrikstad attack 1.108 / defence 0.951 | Valerenga attack 1.054 / defence 0.914. League average goals — home 1.689 / away 1.377. Data: 33 Fredrikstad games / 32 Valerenga games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Fredrikstad 45% | Draw 24% | Valerenga 31%. Fair-value odds: Fredrikstad 2.22 | Draw 4.17 | Valerenga 3.23. Fredrikstad hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 60% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.09. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 60% — the 3.09 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.71 / 1.38) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Fredrikstad at 45% — moderate model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Fredrikstad offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.09 combined xG gives a 60% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 61% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Fredrikstad 70% | Valerenga 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (32 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Fredrikstad vs Valerenga | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: Fredrikstad Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 12 Apr 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Fredrikstad 45% | Draw 24% | Valerenga 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 60% | BTTS 61% | xG Fredrikstad 1.71 / Valerenga 1.38 • Poisson strength factors: Fredrikstad attack 1.108 / def 0.951 | Valerenga attack 1.054 / def 0.914 | league avg home 1.689 / away 1.377 • Poisson stance: Fredrikstad (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.71
Fredrikstad xG
Expected Goals
1.38
Valerenga xG
61%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
37%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Fredrikstad vs Valerenga kick off?
Fredrikstad vs Valerenga kicked off at 15:00 on Sunday 12 April 2026 at Fredrikstad Stadion.
What was the final score in Fredrikstad vs Valerenga?
Fredrikstad 1 - 1 Valerenga.
Where is Fredrikstad vs Valerenga being played?
The match is being played at Fredrikstad Stadion.
What competition is Fredrikstad vs Valerenga part of?
Fredrikstad vs Valerenga is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Fredrikstad vs Valerenga?
Our statistical model gives Fredrikstad a 45% chance of winning, Valerenga a 31% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Fredrikstad the favourite.
Will both teams score in Fredrikstad vs Valerenga?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Fredrikstad and Valerenga will score (BTTS).
Will Fredrikstad vs Valerenga have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 60%.
What is the head-to-head record between Fredrikstad and Valerenga?
Record (2 meetings): Fredrikstad 1W | Draws 1 | Valerenga 0W.
What form are Fredrikstad and Valerenga in?
Fredrikstad (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-W-W-L-L. Valerenga (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Fredrikstad's attack rating (1.11) and Valerenga's defence rating (0.91), the model arrives at 1.71 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Valerenga's attack versus Fredrikstad's defence, projects 1.38 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (33/32 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.1%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.2%), 1-2 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Fredrikstad Win
45%
2.21
24%
4.25
31%
3.21
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.7%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
1 – 0
7.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.71
Fredrikstad xG
Total xG
3.09
1.38
Valerenga xG
2.21
45%
Home win
4.25
24%
Draw
3.21
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
60%
Over 2.5
1.67
40%
Under 2.5
2.50
37%
Over 3.5
2.70
63%
Under 3.5
1.59
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.63
39%
BTTS No
2.59
Clean Sheet
25%
3.98
18%
5.53
Win to Nil
11%
8.78
6%
17.77
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Fredrikstad vs Valerenga?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.1%.
How many goals are Fredrikstad and Valerenga expected to score?
The model projects 1.71 expected goals for Fredrikstad and 1.38 for Valerenga, a combined total of 3.09.
How confident is the prediction model for Fredrikstad vs Valerenga?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Fredrikstad's recent record stands at 10W 9D 10L from 29 games, a 1.34 PPG return, with D-W-W-L-L in the last five.
Valerenga, meanwhile, have gone 12W 4D 13L across 29 games — 1.38 PPG, with L-W-W-L-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Fredrikstad on 1.34 PPG, Valerenga on 1.38. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Fredrikstad have managed 6W 4D 4L from 14 games — 1.57 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Valerenga's away record stands at 4W 0D 10L across 14 trips, a 0.86 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.38 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Valerenga's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Fredrikstad come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Fredrikstad are averaging 1.21 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game recently; Valerenga are on 1.59 scored and 1.72 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Valerenga in 66%.
Last 29 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Fredrikstad
Current Season
Valerenga
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Fredrikstad and Valerenga in coming into this match?
Fredrikstad have gone 10W 9D 10L in their last 29 games (1.34 PPG), while Valerenga have gone 12W 4D 13L in their last 29 (1.38 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Fredrikstad at home or Valerenga away?
Fredrikstad's home record (1.57 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Fredrikstad at home: 1.57 PPG; Valerenga away: 0.86 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Fredrikstad and Valerenga runs to 3 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to April 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. They last met on 12 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
Fredrikstad's record when hosting Valerenga specifically: 1W 1D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Fredrikstad
2
Draws
0
Valerenga
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Fredrikstad and Valerenga?
From 3 meetings on record, Fredrikstad have won 1, Valerenga have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Fredrikstad and Valerenga last play each other?
They last met on 12 April 2026, when Fredrikstad 1-1 Valerenga.
Who has won more matches between Fredrikstad and Valerenga?
Fredrikstad have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Fredrikstad are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Valerenga are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Fredrikstad 57%, Valerenga 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Fredrikstad) and 57% (Valerenga).
On the defensive side: Fredrikstad have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Fredrikstad home games / Valerenga away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Fredrikstad play Valerenga?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of Fredrikstad's games and 57% of Valerenga's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Fredrikstad vs Valerenga usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Fredrikstad's recent games and 57% of Valerenga's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Fredrikstad and Valerenga tend to score early?
Fredrikstad have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Valerenga in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Fredrikstad and Valerenga share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Fredrikstad Stadion, Regular Season - 4, as Fredrikstad and Valerenga drew 1-1 in the Eliteserien. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Fredrikstad 1.71 xG and Valerenga 1.38 xG, a combined 3.09. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Fredrikstad attack 1.11 / defence 0.95 against Valerenga attack 1.05 / defence 0.91, drawn from 33/32 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Fredrikstad 45% | Draw 24% | Valerenga 31%, with Fredrikstad to win its most likely call at 45%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 24% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 60%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 81% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Fredrikstad 38%, Valerenga 59%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Fredrikstad's trading profile (29 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did.
Valerenga's trading profile (29 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Fredrikstad 1.34 PPG, Valerenga 1.38 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Valerenga (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.21 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.