Valerenga 0-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Valerenga at 53%, yet in-form Sarpsborg 08 FF provide a compelling counter-argument — this Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Eliteserien clash, Regular Season - 2 as Valerenga welcome Sarpsborg 08 FF to Intility Arena. Kick-off is set for Sunday 16 April 2023 at 18:15 UTC.
Form Guide
Valerenga — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Eliteserien outings this season, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: L L D D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 2.10 conceded. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 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.
At home at Intility Arena, Valerenga have gone 7W 1D 2L this season (10 games, 2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.70 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Intility Arena. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Valerenga are significantly better at Intility Arena than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF stand at 6W 4D 0L from 10 Eliteserien matches — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W D D D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets 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.
Sarpsborg 08 FF away from home this season: 3W 2D 5L from 10 away games — 1.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 2.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Sarpsborg 08 FF — 1.10 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.20 vs 1.10). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Valerenga, 1 for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 2 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.4 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 29 Oct 2022, ended 3–3 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.4 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Valerenga trading profile (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 96% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 68% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
Sarpsborg 08 FF trading profile (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Valerenga 63% and Sarpsborg 08 FF 65% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Valerenga 60% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Valerenga 1.83 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.17 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: Valerenga attack 1.092 / defence 1.108 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.134 / defence 1.039. League average goals — home 1.611 / away 0.934. Data: 31 Valerenga games / 31 Sarpsborg 08 FF games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Valerenga 53% | Draw 23% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 24%. Fair-value odds: Valerenga 1.89 | Draw 4.35 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 4.17. Valerenga hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 58% | Total xG 3.00. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.00 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 58% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Valerenga as the most likely outcome at 53% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Sarpsborg 08 FF (2.20 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Valerenga offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.00 combined xG gives a 58% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.4 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 58% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Valerenga 40% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 80% BTTS from recent games.
The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (31 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: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 2 | Venue: Intility Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 16 Apr 2023, 18:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Valerenga 53% | Draw 23% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 58% | xG Valerenga 1.83 / Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Valerenga attack 1.092 / def 1.108 | Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.134 / def 1.039 | league avg home 1.611 / away 0.934 • Poisson stance: Valerenga (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.83
Valerenga xG
Expected Goals
1.17
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
58%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
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 Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kick off?
Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF kicked off at 18:15 on Sunday 16 April 2023 at Intility Arena.
What was the final score in Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Valerenga 0 - 2 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Where is Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF being played?
The match is being played at Intility Arena.
What competition is Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF part of?
Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF is a Regular Season - 2 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our statistical model gives Valerenga a 53% chance of winning, Sarpsborg 08 FF a 24% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Valerenga the favourite.
Will both teams score in Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF will score (BTTS).
Will Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%.
What is the head-to-head record between Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Record (5 meetings): Valerenga 2W | Draws 2 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1W.
What form are Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF in?
Valerenga (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-D-D-L. Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 6W-4D-0L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-D-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Valerenga's attacking strength (1.09x league average) is weighed against Sarpsborg 08 FF's defensive record (1.04x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.83. The same calculation in reverse, Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack versus Valerenga's defence, projects 1.17 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (31/31 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.1%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (8.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Valerenga Win
53%
1.90
23%
4.36
24%
4.10
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.7%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
9.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.83
Valerenga xG
Total xG
3.00
1.17
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
1.90
53%
Home win
4.36
23%
Draw
4.10
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.73
42%
BTTS No
2.38
Clean Sheet
31%
3.23
16%
6.22
Win to Nil
16%
6.13
4%
25.48
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.1 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.1%.
How many goals are Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF expected to score?
The model projects 1.83 expected goals for Valerenga and 1.17 for Sarpsborg 08 FF, a combined total of 3.00.
How confident is the prediction model for Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Valerenga's recent record stands at 24W 17D 19L from 60 games, a 1.48 PPG return, with L-L-D-D-L in the last five.
Sarpsborg 08 FF, meanwhile, have gone 23W 11D 26L across 60 games — 1.33 PPG, with W-D-D-D-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Valerenga on 1.48 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF on 1.33. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Valerenga have managed 16W 9D 5L from 30 games — 1.90 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.48 PPG overall — Valerenga are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's away record stands at 11W 3D 16L across 30 trips, a 1.20 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Valerenga come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Valerenga are averaging 1.63 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game recently; Sarpsborg 08 FF are on 1.60 scored and 1.63 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Valerenga have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games; Sarpsborg 08 FF in 65%.
Last 60 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Valerenga
Current Season
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF in coming into this match?
Valerenga have gone 24W 17D 19L in their last 60 games (1.48 PPG), while Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 23W 11D 26L in their last 60 (1.33 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Valerenga at home or Sarpsborg 08 FF away?
Valerenga's home record (1.90 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Valerenga at home: 1.90 PPG; Sarpsborg 08 FF away: 1.20 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2020. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. The two were last together as recently as 16 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: Valerenga have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 17 Aug 2025, when Valerenga won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Valerenga's record when hosting Sarpsborg 08 FF specifically: 3W 2D 1L from 6 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Valerenga
3
Draws
3
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
From 10 meetings on record, Valerenga have won 4, Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF last play each other?
They last met on 16 May 2026, when Valerenga 3-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Who has won more matches between Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Valerenga have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Valerenga are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Sarpsborg 08 FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Valerenga at 60%, Sarpsborg 08 FF at 70%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 60% for Valerenga and 70% for Sarpsborg 08 FF. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 57% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Valerenga home games / Sarpsborg 08 FF away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Valerenga play Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Valerenga's games and 70% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 FF usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Valerenga's matches and 70% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's.
Do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 FF tend to score early?
Valerenga have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, Sarpsborg 08 FF in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Sarpsborg 08 FF cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Valerenga.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sarpsborg 08 FF beat Valerenga 0-2 at Intility Arena, Regular Season - 2, in the Eliteserien. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Valerenga 1.83 xG and Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.17 xG, a combined 3.00. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Valerenga fell 1.8 short of their projected output. Sarpsborg 08 FF outscored their 1.17 projection by 0.8. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Valerenga attack 1.09 / defence 1.11 against Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 1.13 / defence 1.04, drawn from 31/31 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Valerenga 53% | Draw 23% | Sarpsborg 08 FF 24%, with Valerenga to win its most likely call at 53%. Instead the game produced a Sarpsborg 08 FF win, 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 58%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Valerenga 60%, Sarpsborg 08 FF 62%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 64%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Valerenga's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did not.
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Valerenga 1.48 PPG, Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.33 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sarpsborg 08 FF win broke the near-deadlock. Valerenga (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.93 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 1.17 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Sarpsborg 08 FF (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 2.00 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.