Valerenga vs Viking Match Preview

Valerenga

Valerenga are in 13th place with 10 points after 10 matches. They were defeated 1-0 in their last Eliteserien match at home against Stromsgodset, their third straight loss. In their last six league matches, they have won two, drawn one and lost three. At home, this season, they are pretty poor with four losses and just one win in five Eliteserien contests.

The mediocre start of Valerenga in this season combined with the recent negative results led the management to sack Dag-Eilev from the team's bench. Interim coach Jan Fronte Nornes led the team comfortably to the round of 16 in the Cup on his midweek debut.

The trio of Henrik Bjordal, Daniel Hakans, and Seedy Jatta have provided stand-out moments for Valerenga this season. They are the team's joint top scorers with three goals.

Viking

Viking earned a 3-1 victory over Brann at home in their last Eliteserien match, putting them in fourth spot on 20 points through 11 matches. They remain unbeaten in their last three Eliteserien matches having 2 wins and 1 draw. Viking, meanwhile, have won four and lost two in their last six. When playing on the road, they have earned seven points from 15 available this season, having 2 wins, one draw and 2 losses overall.

Suprisingly, Viking suffered a shocking elimination in the midweek cup match, as they couldn't overcome the obstacle of Raufoss, who plays in a lower division, losing in the penalty shootout.

Viking's most productive player in attack has been Zlatko Tripic, who has scored on six occasions.

Valerenga vs Viking History & Statistics

• Viking remain winless in the last three fixtures between the two teams since June 2021. Valerenga have outscored Viking 7-4 during this unbeaten streak (2 wins and one draw).

• Valerenga and Viking have both scored in their last 6 h2h meetings.

• Viking have scored in both the first and second half in each of their last 5 games.

• There has been a penalty in 50% of Valerenga's Eliteserien games this season.

• Valerenga conceded at least one goal from Viking in the last 9 games.