- Fredrikstad FK have failed to win in their last five games (D1, L4) while Valerenga IF Oslo have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
- Both sides have struggled for momentum in their respective home and away games this season.
Fredrikstad can exploit the wings and set pieces
Valerenga IF Oslo are in 11th place in Eliteserien 2025 with 14 points from 12 games, while Fredrikstad FK occupy eighth spot with 17 from the same number of matches.
Both clubs will be desperate to halt their inconsistent runs and might be able to climb out of the mid-table congested traffic with a win this Saturday.
Our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK odds analysis shows Oslo-based Valerenga enter Saturday’s game as slight favorites with odds of +115, while Fredrikstad FK are outsiders at +255.
Our opinion is that the visitors will be in with a great chance to earn three points from the game, but we don’t see much of a gap between the teams to justify backing the away side in that match result.
Geir Bakke has been steering Valerenga IF Oslo since July 2023, instilling a philosophy focused on technical quality and ball control.
Osame Sahraoui has provided the creative spark in midfield that has been missing at times, but the club have not been able to get any momentum at home, where they have won one, drawn one and lost three in Eliteserien 2025.
Our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK prediction is influenced by the fact that Mikkjal Thomassen has managed Fredrikstad FK since January 2023, with a recent tactical shift toward direct play and set-piece reliance.
They will look to use the flanks, long throws and set pieces to create chaos in the box.
Direct v possession could be a good game
Valerenga will like the way the matchup looks on paper with their preferred possession style against a club that likes to play direct football, but it could turn into a tough game in the middle of the pitch with a lot to go for on the counterattack. Henrik Udahl and Seedy Jatta, both of whom offer pace and physicality up front, have been good in attack, but a head-to-head dominance in the previous two meetings suggests Fredrikstad could be a dangerous dark horse.
Our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK preview also notes Valerenga did return to winning ways last time out when they thrashed Stroemsgodset 2-0 away from home, recovering from a previous 3-2 home defeat to Molde. Fredrikstad are on a worrying two-game losing streak, however, coming off a 1-0 home loss to Tromsoe a day ago.
Our preferred pick here is to take both teams to score, as the home team have been regular scorers while Fredrikstad have been porous at the back in recent away contests. This Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK prediction is also based on a draw at +250, which looks tempting as the two managers will be wary of the potential trap this game could be, but home field advantage and the momentum of their win over Stroemsgodset should see Valerenga nick the three points by the narrowest of margins.
For further value, our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips suggest monitoring lineups and set-piece matchups just before kickoff.
