Valerenga - Brann prediction 18 October 2026
Valerenga
Brann
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- 17M. GrundetjernF
- 11G. ZahidM
- 1O. HedvallG
- 77L. HarenM
- 10C. LangeM
- 55S. JarlD
- 26D. GjengaarD
- 3H. SjรฅtilD
- 24P. StrandM
- 90O. SaeterF
- 6V. Hedenstad
- 13S. Lรธnning
- 15O. Holm
- 5K. Tshiembe
- 7H. Nielsen
- 29F. Ambina
- 37I. Nรคsberg
- 9G. Rajkovic
- 49A. Jatta
- 21N. KasanwirjoD
- 16K. EriksenM
- 18J. SรธrensenM
- 19E. GuรฐmundssonM
- 12S. NilsenG
- 25N. Jensen WassbergF
- 3F. KnudsenD
- 23T. PedersenD
- 9N. CastroF
- 17J. SoltvedtD
- 22S. MagnรบssonF
- 29N. Holm
- 15J. Torsvik
- 11B. Finne
- 20V. Dragsnes
- 39J. Lรฆgreid
- 1M. Dyngeland
- 43B. Haugen
- 2L. Cornic
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| 1 |  Viking | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 62:23 | +39 | 59 |
| 2 |  Bodo/Glimt | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 58:21 | +37 | 56 |
| 3 |  Molde | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 57:36 | +21 | 43 |
| 4 |  Rosenborg | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 46:31 | +15 | 40 |
| 5 |  Tromso | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 43:34 | +9 | 40 |
| 6 |  Lillestrom | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 35:33 | +2 | 39 |
| 7 |  Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 30:35 | -5 | 31 |
| 8 |  KFUM Oslo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 30:39 | -9 | 30 |
| 9 | Brann | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 42:40 | +2 | 29 |
| 10 | Valerenga | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 39:46 | -7 | 29 |
| 11 |  Fredrikstad | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 29:41 | -12 | 29 |
| 12 |  Ham-Kam | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 33:51 | -18 | 26 |
| 13 |  Sandefjord | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22:31 | -9 | 24 |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 40:53 | -13 | 24 |
| 15 |  Kristiansund | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 25:49 | -24 | 20 |
| 16 |  IK Start | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 26:54 | -28 | 19 |
Brann vs Valerenga Prediction (Jul 26)
The Brann vs Valerenga prediction for this Eliteserien fixture on Jul 26 at 12:30 points towards a home win. Brann enters the match as the favorite with a calculated win probability of 52%, leveraging their strong H2H record and home advantage at Brann Stadion.
Team Form
Brann's recent form has been inconsistent, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing was an impressive 2-1 away victory against Molde on Jul 18. At home, they secured a 2-1 win against IK Start on Jul 12 but suffered a 1-2 defeat to Sarpsborg 08 on May 31. Valerenga, on the other hand, have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5. They are coming off a dominant 6-1 home win over Aalesund on Jul 16, though they were beaten 4-0 away by Tromso on Jul 11.
Head-to-Head Record
In the head-to-head record, Brann holds a recent edge. Across the last 5 meetings in all competitions, Brann has won 4 times, with Valerenga winning once. The most recent Eliteserien clash on Sep 13, 2025, saw Brann win 3-2 at home. Earlier in the 2025 season, Brann secured a 4-2 away victory on May 03. Overall, the historical H2H stands at 7 Brann wins, 5 draws, and 12 Valerenga wins.
League Table Positions
In the Eliteserien standings, Brann sits 6th with 19 points from 14 matches, having scored 28 goals and conceded 22. Valerenga is 9th with 17 points from 13 matches, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. Brann's home form shows 10 points from 8 away games (as the standings list their away record), while Valerenga's away record is not explicitly detailed in the provided away standings table, but their overall away performance contributes to their mid-table position.
Win Probability: Brann or Valerenga?
Based on the available odds, team form, head-to-head record, and league positions, we calculate the outcome probabilities as follows: Brann has a 52% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Valerenga has a 23% chance. This calculation uses the inverse of the best available odds (home 1.70, draw 2.38, away 3.75), normalized to remove the bookmaker margin, and then adjusted for Brann's superior recent H2H record (4 wins in the last 5) and home advantage. Brann is clearly the more likely winner.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers see Brann as the favorite. The best available odds for this match are 1.70 for a Brann win, 2.38 for the draw, and 3.75 for a Valerenga victory. Based on the stats, a home win is the most probable outcome. Brann's recent H2H dominance and Valerenga's heavy away defeat to Tromso tilt the prediction in favor of the home side.
Brann vs Valerenga โ FAQ
- Who will win Brann vs Valerenga?
- Brann is the most likely winner with a calculated 52% probability. The draw has a 25% chance, while Valerenga has a 23% chance of winning, based on odds, recent form, and head-to-head stats.
- What is the win probability for Brann?
- Brann has a 52% chance of winning this match. This is based on bookmaker odds of 1.70, their strong recent head-to-head record with 4 wins in the last 5 meetings, and home advantage at Brann Stadion.
- When is the Brann vs Valerenga match?
- The match is scheduled for Jul 26 at 12:30. It is an Eliteserien fixture taking place at Brann Stadion in Bergen, Norway.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The best available odds are 1.70 for a Brann win, 2.38 for the draw, and 3.75 for a Valerenga victory. These odds imply Brann is the clear favorite to win the match.