HamKam vs Valerenga prediction 08.05.2026 | Eliteserien
HamKam
Kick off:
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Valerenga
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2.75
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3.50
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2.35
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- Competition: Eliteserien
- Date: Friday, 8th May 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Briskeby Arena (Hamar)
During the summer, one of the most interesting competitions is always the Norwegian Eliteserien. On Friday evening, HamKam and Valerenga will face off in another intriguing league tie, one that is growing more interesting every year. Can HamKam continue their good form and win against Valerenga? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
HamKam vs Valerenga Head to Head (H2H) stats
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HamKam
2 : 1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
1 : 1
HamKam
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
4 : 3
HamKam
NM Cup
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HamKam
0 : 2
Valerenga
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
3 : 0
HamKam
Eliteserien
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HamKam
1 : 1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
Valerenga have won three of the last five H2H matches against their Friday's opponent. On the other hand, HamKam won the most recent meeting (2-1), while the other was a draw.
HamKam team overview
Since HamKam returned to Eliteserien in 2022, they have been candidates for relegation every season, and they always survive. It is no different this year. HamKam have one of the smallest budgets in Eliteserien, but ten points in the first six rounds suggest another good campaign. Recently, HamKam played well, collecting seven points in the previous three matches. In the most recent outing, Thomas Myhre's team played 1-1 on the road against Kristiansund. The teams were pretty even throughout the game, and a draw seems the fairest outcome.
The biggest strength of HamKam lately is their defense. They conceded only two goals in their last three matches. In those three games, HamKam limited opponents to xG of only 0.80, and if they produce another defensive display like that, Thomas Myhre's team will be close to another victory.
HamKam were impressive at home this season. They won three of four matches at Briskeby Arena in 2026.
HamKam doesn't have problems with injuries. Luc Mares, with a groin injury, should be the only one to skip the game against Valerenga.
Last matches of HamKam
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Kristiansund
1 : 1
HamKam
Eliteserien
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HamKam
2 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
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HamKam
4 : 0
KFUM
Eliteserien
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Molde
4 : 1
HamKam
Eliteserien
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HamKam
1 : 5
Brann
Eliteserien
HamKam lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Marcus Sandberg
Defenders
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7
Vidar Ari Jonsson
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2
Martin Gjone
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3
Ethan Amundsen-Day
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23
Fredrik Sjolstad
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5
Anton Ekeroth
Midfielders
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17
Aksel Baran Potur
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26
Patrick Metcalfe
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10
Loris Mettler
Forwards
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29
Mame Alassane Niang
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19
Henrik Udahl
Valerenga team overview
Valerenga should be another mid-table team. They started the season as expected, with eight points from seven matches. However, Valerenga struggled with their form recently, as they are winless in their last five matches. In the previous game, Valerenga played 2-2 at home against KFUM Oslo. The hosts struggled defensively in that match, but they still picked up a valuable point.
Valerenga have had big defensive problems recently. They conceded nine goals in the last three matches, and the head coach, Geir Bakke, has to find a solution for that before it is too late.
In their first road match this season, Valerenga beat Rosenborg 2-0. However, since then, Geir Bakke's team picked up only one point in two matches and in the previous one, they lost 5-1 to Molde.
Valerenga doesn't have big problems with missing players, either. The only ones who will not travel to Hamar are Mohamed Ofkir and Ole Saeter.
Last matches of Valerenga
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Valerenga
2 : 2
KFUM
Eliteserien
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Molde
5 : 1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
0 : 2
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
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Fredrikstad
1 : 1
Valerenga
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
0 : 1
Viking
Eliteserien
Valerenga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oscar Hedvall
Defenders
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3
Hakon Sjatil
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4
Aaron Kiil Olsen
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37
Ivan Nasberg
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2
Kolbeinn Finnsson
Midfielders
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77
Lucas Haren
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28
Magnus Westergaard
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10
Carl Lange
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26
Filip Thorvaldsen
Forwards
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8
Henrik Bjordal
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17
Mathias Grundetjern
Prediction
HamKam were impressive lately, as they are unbeaten in the last three matches. On the other hand, Valerenga are winless in their previous five games. Also, in the last H2H matches between these two teams, HamKam won 2-1. The hosts have a smaller budget than Valerenga, but they are playing well and should be closer to victory in the upcoming tie.
4 Reasons why HamKam should win against Valerenga
- HamKam are unbeaten in the last three matches
- HamKam conceded only two goals in the previous three games
- Valerenga are winless in their last five matches
- Valerenga allowed nine goals in the previous three games
Main prediction HamKam - Valerenga
AH1 (0)
Best Odds:
22bet
1.97
HamKam vs Valerenga standings in Eliteserien
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tromsø | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 - 8 | +7 | 20 |
| 2 | Viking | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19 - 6 | +13 | 18 |
| 3 | Lillestrøm | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 - 4 | +9 | 16 |
| 4 | Bodø / Glimt | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 7 | +7 | 13 |
| 5 | Molde | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 8 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 | Brann | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19 - 12 | +7 | 10 |
| 7 | HamKam | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 - 12 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Kristiansund | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | KFUM | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 - 13 | -4 | 8 |
| 11 | Vålerenga | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 7 |
| 13 | Sarpsborg 08 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 - 10 | -5 | 5 |
| 14 | Rosenborg | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 - 11 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | Start | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 - 16 | -10 | 4 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 - 14 | -7 | 3 |