Duel of contrasting styles in Oslo
Two inconsistent Eliteserien 2025 clubs will attempt to break a mini rough patch when they meet in Oslo this Saturday, when Valerenga IF Oslo (11th, 14 points from 12 games) host Fredrikstad FK (8th, 17 points from 12 games). Our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK prediction suggests a tight game between two sides looking to find some consistency.
Geir Bakke has been in charge of the hosts since July 2023 and has developed a clear philosophy around the team that is technical, possession-based and attempts to control games through the midfield. They have two very dangerous players in Henrik Udahl and Seedy Jatta, who are both quick and powerful, meaning they can hurt the opposition at any time, but they are not a team to play against, so Osame Sahraoui has to provide the creativity in midfield to ensure the ball flows through the thirds.
Valerenga’s form has been patchy of late with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games and there has been little momentum at home where they have won just one, drawn one and lost three of their five Eliteserien games this term. However, the Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK preview indicates that they did snap a poor run last time out with a 2-0 away win over Stroemsgodset, bouncing back nicely from a 3-2 home loss to Molde.
Fredrikstad are on a worrying run of five without victory, drawing once and losing four times. The latest setback was a 1-0 defeat to Tromsoe at home just a day ago, another factor in this Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK prediction.
Head-to-head history and set pieces favor Fredrikstad
Mikkjal Thomassen has been managing Fredrikstad FK since January 2023 and has played a direct style of football in their colours that utilises the wings, long throws and plenty of set-piece play. A few weeks ago, he said he would try to be a little more patient, but the evidence so far suggests this Fredrikstad side still prefer to get it forward quickly and make a mess in the box.
Sondre Soerloekk has been Fredrikstad’s bright spark of late, with his two goals accounting for half of his team’s total of four in the last 5 matches. The visitors have won the most recent two meetings of these clubs, but they have only won one of their previous five away games in the Eliteserien 2025, so this Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK prediction is understandably difficult, as it is difficult to see them having enough to grab all three points in this fixture.
But Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK odds are in good value at 3.55 to do just that against a Valerenga side that are favourites at 2.15, which is hardly a surprise given the head-to-head record.
A draw at 3.50 is another good option as the bookies are expecting a tight game, which seems inevitable given the contrast in styles of these two clubs. Moreover, our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips would highlight the value in the BTTS market given the form of both teams recently.
Neither side has enough momentum to make the draw no bet market worth a go here, but there is enough value in the BTTS market to take it as our main recommendation.
Valerenga have scored eight goals in five home Eliteserien 2025 fixtures, and Fredrikstad have conceded eight goals in their last five away games.
