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Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 result, stats & H2H

Valerenga

3–2

Sarpsborg 08

Filip Thorvaldsen
Elias Sørensen
Mathias Grundetjern

Daniel Karlsbakk
Andreas Hansen

16/05/2026 21:00 · Intility Arena

Valerenga3–2Sarpsborg 08

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Filip Thorvaldsen
Elias Sørensen
Mathias Grundetjern
Aaron Kiil Olsen

Daniel Karlsbakk
Andreas Hansen

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

ValerengaSarpsborg 08

7Shots on target10

13Fouls11

1Yellow cards0

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Valerenga

Sarpsborg 08

Filip ThorvaldsenFW · 90′Player of the match9.2
Oscar HedvallGK · 90′8.2
Sander ChristiansenMF · 90′7.7
Mathias GrundetjernMF · 26′7.6
Bjorn UtvikDF · 90′7.6

Filip ThorvaldsenFW · 90′Player of the match9.2
Oscar HedvallGK · 90′8.2
Mathias GrundetjernMF · 26′7.6

Sander ChristiansenMF · 90′7.7
Bjorn UtvikDF · 90′7.6
Andreas HansenMF · 83′7.3

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Eliteserien
Kick-off: Sat 16 May 21:00 EEST
Stadium: Intility Arena
Capacity: 18,000
City: Oslo

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

1Valerenga wins

1Draws

1Sarpsborg 08 wins

Last matches: Valerenga

28.10.26NM CupenSarpsborg 08Valerenga32L
24.10.26EliteserienBodo/GlimtValerenga01W
18.10.26EliteserienValerengaBrann31W
12.10.26EliteserienKFUM OsloValerenga21L
20.09.26EliteserienValerengaFredrikstad11D

Last matches: Sarpsborg 08

28.10.26NM CupenSarpsborg 08Valerenga32W
25.10.26EliteserienSarpsborg 08Aalesund21W
18.10.26EliteserienSarpsborg 08Rosenborg03L
11.10.26EliteserienAalesundSarpsborg 0824W
30.09.26NM CupenFolloSarpsborg 0802W

Head-to-head matches

28.10.26NM CupenSarpsborg 08Valerenga32L
06.09.26EliteserienSarpsborg 08Valerenga22D
16.05.26EliteserienValerengaSarpsborg 0832W

4.67Avg goals100%Both scored100%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08: head-to-head record

3 meetings since 2026: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

1Valerenga wins

1Draws

1Sarpsborg 08 wins

7:7Goals (Valerenga : Sarpsborg 08)

4.67Goals per match

100%BTTS

100%Over 1.5

100%Over 2.5

100%Over 3.5

Valerenga at home: 1-0-03:2 goals in 1 games
Sarpsborg 08 at home: 1-1-05:4 goals in 2 games
Valerenga's biggest win: 3–2Valerenga 3–2 Sarpsborg 08, 16 May 2026
Sarpsborg 08's biggest win: 3–2Sarpsborg 08 3–2 Valerenga, 28 Oct 2026

Meetings (3 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
28 Oct 2026	NM Cupen	Sarpsborg 08	3–2	Valerenga
6 Sept 2026	Eliteserien	Sarpsborg 08	2–2	Valerenga
16 May 2026	Eliteserien	Valerenga	3–2	Sarpsborg 08

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Valerenga2W 1D 2L · goals 8–7

L28.10NM CupenASarpsborg 082–3
W24.10EliteserienABodo/Glimt1–0
W18.10EliteserienHBrann3–1
L12.10EliteserienAKFUM Oslo1–2
D20.09EliteserienHFredrikstad1–1

Sarpsborg 084W 0D 1L · goals 11–8

W28.10NM CupenHValerenga3–2
W25.10EliteserienHAalesund2–1
L18.10EliteserienHRosenborg0–3
W11.10EliteserienAAalesund4–2
W30.09NM CupenAFollo2–0

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

ValerengaSarpsborg 08

2.4Goals scored per game1.5

1.8Goals conceded per game1.6

80%Both teams scored60%

70%Over 2.5 goals60%

1Clean sheets2

10%Failed to score30%

1-1-1Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)2-2-0

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

ValerengaSarpsborg 08

Eliteserien 2025 · 30 gamesEliteserien 2025 · 30 games

1.6Goals scored1.6

1.8Goals conceded1.7

5.3Corners5.7

13.9Shots14.1

48%Possession47%

1.6Yellow cards1.4

20%Clean sheets20%

13%Failed to score23%

8-4-3Home / away record (W-D-L)6-4-5

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

ValerengaSarpsborg 08

Top stats

7Shots on target10

Passes

457Passes384

366Accurate passes296

80%Pass accuracy77%

Defence

13Fouls11

8Goalkeeper saves4

Discipline

1Yellow cards0

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

9.2Filip ThorvaldsenValerenga
8.2Oscar HedvallValerenga
7.7Sander ChristiansenSarpsborg 08
7.6Mathias GrundetjernValerenga
7.6Bjorn UtvikSarpsborg 08

Valerenga (16)

Sarpsborg 08 (15)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Eliteserien

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
6	Lillestrom	24	+2	39	WWDLW
7	Sarpsborg 08	24	-5	31	WLWLD
8	KFUM Oslo	24	-9	30	DDWWW
9	Brann	24	+2	29	LLLWL
10	Valerenga	24	-7	29	WWLDL
11	Fredrikstad	24	-12	29	LLDDD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

ValerengaFormationSarpsborg 08

Valerenga

Sarpsborg 08

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

87Leander Øy

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About this match

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 preview

Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 met in the Eliteserien on Sat, 16 May 2026, and the match finished 3–2.

Form · last 5 matches

ValerengaLWWLD8 scored · 7 conceded

Sarpsborg 08WWLWW11 scored · 8 conceded

Key facts · last 5

ValerengaSarpsborg 08

2.4Goals scored per game1.5

1.8Goals conceded per game1.6

80%Both teams scored60%

70%Over 2.5 goals60%

1Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

1Valerenga wins

1Draws

1Sarpsborg 08 wins

3 meetings · 4.7 goals per game · both teams scored in 100%

League table

Valerenga10th29 pts · 24 played

Sarpsborg 087th31 pts · 24 played

Sarpsborg 08 lead by 2 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Valerenga LWWLD (goals 8–7), Sarpsborg 08 WWLWW (goals 11–8).

Both teams scored in 80% of Valerenga's recent games and 60% of Sarpsborg 08's; over 2.5 goals landed in 70% and 60% respectively.

Per game, Valerenga average 2.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded (clean sheets: 1), Sarpsborg 08 1.5 and 1.6 (clean sheets: 2).

Across 3 head-to-head games the record reads 1–1–1 (wins–draws–losses) from Valerenga's side.

Those 3 games averaged 4.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Valerenga sit 10th on 29 pts after 24 games, Sarpsborg 08 7th on 31 pts.

Nito explains: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 80% of Valerenga's last 10 matches and 60% of Sarpsborg 08's last 10. In their 3 recorded meetings it was 100%. In this match it landed (Valerenga 3-2 Sarpsborg 08).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Valerenga reached that in 70% of their last 10 matches, Sarpsborg 08 in 60% of their last 10. Their 3 meetings averaged 4.7 goals (100% over 2.5). This match had 5 goals: over.

What does the form guide LWWLD mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Valerenga, last 5: 2 W · 1 D · 2 L (8 scored, 7 conceded). Sarpsborg 08, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (11 scored, 8 conceded).

Where do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 stand in the table?

Valerenga are 10th with 29 points from 24 games. Sarpsborg 08 are 7th with 31 points from 24 games. The gap between them is 2 points.

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08: questions & answers

Who won Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08?

Valerenga won 3–2.

Did both teams score in Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08?

Yes, the match finished 3–2.

When was Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 played?

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 was played on Sat, 16 May 2026 at 21:00 (GMT+3) at Intility Arena.

What is the head-to-head record between Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08?

3 meetings: Valerenga 1 wins, 1 draws, Sarpsborg 08 1 wins. Those 3 games averaged 4.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 result, stats & H2H

Valerenga

Sarpsborg 08

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Valerenga

Last matches: Sarpsborg 08

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (3 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

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Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

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Standings

Table · Eliteserien

Line-ups

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Comments

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08 preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08

How often do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWWLD mean?

Where do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 stand in the table?

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

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Top-rated players

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Valerenga

Last matches: Sarpsborg 08

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Eliteserien

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08: questions & answers

Meetings (3 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Valerenga vs Sarpsborg 08

How often do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWWLD mean?

Where do Valerenga and Sarpsborg 08 stand in the table?

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups