Sandefjord 0-3 Valerenga – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Valerenga at 35%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sandefjord vs Valerenga fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Sandefjord and Valerenga meet at Sandefjord Arena in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 21. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 18 October 2020 at 19:30 UTC.
Current Form
Sandefjord's overall Eliteserien record this term: 4W 1D 5L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: L W D W L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Sandefjord, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Sandefjord Arena, Sandefjord have gone 3W 2D 4L this season (9 games, 1.22 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.78 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per game.
Valerenga (all games): 5W 1D 4L across 10 Eliteserien outings this term — 1.60 points per game. Last five: L W W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Valerenga, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Valerenga's away record: 3W 2D 5L from 10 road trips in Eliteserien this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.30 PPG for Sandefjord against 1.60 for Valerenga. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Trading
Sandefjord half-time and goal-timing data (20 games, 9 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Valerenga half-time and goal-timing data (20 games, 9 at away): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in away games; when trailing at the break they recover to draw or win in 25% of cases; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 35%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Sandefjord 50% and Valerenga 70% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sandefjord 55% | Valerenga 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sandefjord 0.91 xG and Valerenga 0.97 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: Sandefjord attack 0.570 / defence 1.050 | Valerenga attack 0.690 / defence 1.081. League average goals — home 1.476 / away 1.341. Sandefjord's attack strength of 0.570 is below the league average — the 0.91 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 20 Sandefjord games / 20 Valerenga games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sandefjord 31% | Draw 34% | Valerenga 35%. Fair-value odds: Sandefjord 3.23 | Draw 2.94 | Valerenga 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 34% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 29% | BTTS probability 38% | Total xG 1.88. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 71% probability — total xG of 1.88 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 38% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Valerenga at 35% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 34% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Valerenga if the outright odds are short. 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 1.88 combined xG gives a 29% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 38%. Form rates are neutral: Sandefjord 33% | Valerenga 60%.
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.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sandefjord vs Valerenga | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Sandefjord Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 18 Oct 2020, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sandefjord 31% | Draw 34% | Valerenga 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 29% | BTTS 38% | xG Sandefjord 0.91 / Valerenga 0.97 • Poisson strength factors: Sandefjord attack 0.570 / def 1.050 | Valerenga attack 0.690 / def 1.081 | league avg home 1.476 / away 1.341 • Poisson stance: Valerenga (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.91
Sandefjord xG
Expected Goals
0.97
Valerenga xG
38%
BTTS
57%
Over 1.5
29%
Over 2.5
12%
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 Sandefjord vs Valerenga kick off?
Sandefjord vs Valerenga kicked off at 19:30 on Sunday 18 October 2020 at Sandefjord Arena.
What was the final score in Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
Sandefjord 0 - 3 Valerenga.
Where is Sandefjord vs Valerenga being played?
The match is being played at Sandefjord Arena.
What competition is Sandefjord vs Valerenga part of?
Sandefjord vs Valerenga is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
Our statistical model gives Sandefjord a 31% chance of winning, Valerenga a 35% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making Valerenga the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
Our model estimates a 38% probability that both Sandefjord and Valerenga will score (BTTS).
Will Sandefjord vs Valerenga have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 29%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sandefjord and Valerenga?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Sandefjord and Valerenga in?
Sandefjord (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-W-D-W-L. Valerenga (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Sandefjord's attacking strength (0.57x league average) is weighed against Valerenga's defensive record (1.08x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.91. Flip it around — Valerenga's attack (0.69x) against Sandefjord's defence (1.05x) — and the away total comes out at 0.97.
These ratings are built from 20/20 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 17.0%. Close behind: 1-1 (15.2%), 0-1 (13.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 45% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Valerenga Win
31%
3.19
34%
2.94
35%
2.89
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
15.2%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
14.8%
Away win
1 – 0
13.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.91
Sandefjord xG
Total xG
1.88
0.97
Valerenga xG
3.19
31%
Home win
2.94
34%
Draw
2.89
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
56%
Over 1.5
1.79
44%
Under 1.5
2.27
29%
Over 2.5
3.45
71%
Under 2.5
1.41
12%
Over 3.5
8.33
88%
Under 3.5
1.14
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
38%
BTTS Yes
2.62
62%
BTTS No
1.62
Clean Sheet
38%
2.64
40%
2.48
Win to Nil
12%
8.43
14%
7.17
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.2 | 14.8 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.9 | 13.5 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 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 Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.0%.
How many goals are Sandefjord and Valerenga expected to score?
The model projects 0.91 expected goals for Sandefjord and 0.97 for Valerenga, a combined total of 1.88.
How confident is the prediction model for Sandefjord vs Valerenga?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Sandefjord's recent record stands at 7W 2D 11L from 20 games, a 1.15 PPG return, with L-W-D-W-L in the last five. The sample for Sandefjord is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Valerenga, meanwhile, have gone 10W 5D 5L across 20 games — 1.75 PPG, with L-W-W-L-W in their last five. The sample for Valerenga is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Valerenga by 0.60 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Sandefjord heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Sandefjord have managed 3W 2D 4L from 9 games — 1.22 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Valerenga's away record stands at 2W 2D 5L across 9 trips, a 0.89 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.75 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Valerenga's season.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sandefjord are averaging 1.05 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per game recently; Valerenga are on 1.65 scored and 1.35 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Valerenga in 70%.
Last 20 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sandefjord
Blended
Valerenga
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sandefjord and Valerenga in coming into this match?
Sandefjord have gone 7W 2D 11L in their last 20 games (1.15 PPG), while Valerenga have gone 10W 5D 5L in their last 20 (1.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sandefjord at home or Valerenga away?
Sandefjord's home record (1.22 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sandefjord at home: 1.22 PPG; Valerenga away: 0.89 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since October 2020 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. They last met on 15 March 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Valerenga have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Valerenga won 4-0 on 18 Sep 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sandefjord have gone 2W 0D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Valerenga — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Sandefjord
0
Draws
7
Valerenga
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sandefjord and Valerenga?
From 10 meetings on record, Sandefjord have won 3, Valerenga have won 7, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Sandefjord and Valerenga last play each other?
They last met on 15 March 2026, when Valerenga 1-0 Sandefjord.
Who has won more matches between Sandefjord and Valerenga?
Valerenga have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sandefjord are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Valerenga are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sandefjord 33%, Valerenga 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Sandefjord) and 56% (Valerenga).
On the defensive side: Sandefjord keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Sandefjord have failed to score in 44% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord play Valerenga?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Sandefjord's recent matches and 67% of Valerenga's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sandefjord vs Valerenga usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Sandefjord's recent games and 56% of Valerenga's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sandefjord and Valerenga tend to score early?
Sandefjord have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Valerenga in 89% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Valerenga run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Sandefjord.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Valerenga beat Sandefjord 0-3 at Sandefjord Arena, Regular Season - 21, in the Eliteserien. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sandefjord 0.91 xG and Valerenga 0.97 xG, a combined 1.88. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Sandefjord fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Valerenga outscored their 0.97 projection by 2.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sandefjord attack 0.57 / defence 1.05 against Valerenga attack 0.69 / defence 1.08, drawn from 20/20 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sandefjord 31% | Draw 34% | Valerenga 35%, with Valerenga to win its most likely call at 35%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 29%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 57% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 38% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sandefjord 55%, Valerenga 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sandefjord's trading profile (20 games, 9 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Valerenga's trading profile (20 games, 9 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Valerenga arrived the stronger side — 1.75 PPG against 1.15. That form edge translated into the three points. Sandefjord (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.22 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Valerenga (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 0.89 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.78 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.