Tromso chase top spot as Valerenga eye European race
A pivotal clash at the summit sees second-placed Tromso looking to close a two-point gap on the league leaders, while Valerenga aim to bridge the three-point divide to the European qualification spots.
Jorgen Vik’s Tromso side entered the league break following a goalless draw with KFUM Oslo, but they remain firmly in the title hunt with 17 games remaining. While they haven't secured a league win since their 2-0 triumph over Molde in May, a recent 4-1 friendly victory over Orgryte suggests the squad has maintained sharpness during the hiatus.
Valerenga, managed by Johannes Moesgaard, sit 9th but are within striking distance of the top four. They found momentum before the break with a 3-1 win over Kristiansund BK, though their away form remains a concern following a recent 0-2 defeat at Start and a narrow loss to Ham-Kam.
Our model vs the market’s price.
How the public market prices this match, shown next to our model. For context only — it never changes a signal.
2.2
Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Tromso are the stronger side — 120 rating points clear of Valerenga.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
TromsoValerengaWhole season, home and away combined — Tromso 21 games, Valerenga 21 games.
TromsoValerengaPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Eliteserien (Norway) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
