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Tromsø vs Vålerenga prediction 11.07.2026 | Eliteserien

Tromso

Tromso

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Valerenga

Valerenga

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1.77

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3.78

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4.60

  • Competition: Eliteserien
  • Date: 11th July 2026
  • Kick-off: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
  • Venue: Alfheim Stadion

Saturday’s shaping up to be a big one in the Norwegian top flight. Tromsø, sitting high at second in the table, are ready to clash with historical rivals Vålerenga. The visitors are desperate to clean up their defense and climb from ninth, but Tromsø have a title charge on their minds and want to avenge recent losses. Let's preview this blockbuster encounter and pick the best betting angles.

Tromso vs Valerenga Head to Head (H2H) stats

  1. Valerenga

    1 : 0

    Tromso

    Eliteserien

  2. Valerenga

    1 : 4

    Tromso

    Club Friendlies 3

  3. Valerenga

    1 : 0

    Tromso

    NM Cup

  4. Valerenga

    3 : 1

    Tromso

    Club Friendlies 3

  5. Valerenga

    1 : 1

    Tromso

    Eliteserien

  6. Tromso

    0 : 0

    Valerenga

    Eliteserien

Both sides are deadlocked in competitive play since 2022, recording two regular-time wins each alongside three draws. These seven high-stakes matches produced just 8 total goals, averaging a tight 1.14 goal per game. This highlights an incredibly defensive, low-scoring rivalry whenever league or tournament points are directly on the line.

Tromso

Tromsø team overview

Tromsø enters this one on the back of a mixed run in the Eliteserien, capping off their league fixtures before the break with back-to-back draws against Aalesund and KFUM Oslo.

The Gutan have shown defensive resilience with just one goal conceded over the two fixtures but will look to sharpen their edge in front of goal.

Jørgen Vik’s men have been tough to break down at Romssa Arena, losing only once in their last eleven home matches while securing seven clean-sheet in that spell.

Main man and midfielder Jens Hjertø-Dahl leads the line with 5 crucial goal contributions, spearheading the attacking frontline with his dynamic play.

However, the squad will have to navigate key structural absentees. Casper Øyvann and Jesper Grundt remain sidelined with injuries while Alexander Warneryd serves the final of his three match ban against Bodo/Glimt.

Last matches of Tromso

  1. KFUM

    0 : 0

    Tromso

    Eliteserien

  2. Tromso

    1 : 1

    Aalesunds FK

    Eliteserien

  3. Bodo/Glimt

    5 : 0

    Tromso

    Eliteserien

  4. Tromso

    2 : 0

    Molde

    Eliteserien

  5. IK Start

    1 : 1

    Tromso

    Eliteserien

Tromso lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Jakob Haugaard

Defenders

  • 4

    Christophe Psyché

  • 5

    Anders Jenssen

  • 28

    Mamadou Barry

  • 14

    Runar Norheim

Midfielders

  • 15

    Kent-Are Antonsen

  • 10

    Jakob Napoleon Romsaas

  • 7

    Jens Hjertø-Dahl

Forwards

  • 3

    Lasse Nilsen

  • 9

    Vegard Erlien

  • 11

    Elias Mar Omarsson

Valerenga

Vålerenga team overview

Vålerenga enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Kristiansund, looking to establish stability under their new management structure.

The Enga have found their scoring boots lately finding the back of the net in seven of their last nine matches but need a major tactical shift to steady their defensive line. Johannes Moesgaard's men are without a clean sheet in 13 matches.

They have also endured a difficult road spell in the Eliteserien, losing each of their last three away games while shipping eight goals and scoring just once.

Main man and Danish winger Lucas Haren features prominently in the attacking line, contributing two goals to keep the frontline competitive.

However, the squad faces a massive blow with creative midfielder Omar Bully out as he deals with a devastating Achilles tendon rupture.

Last matches of Valerenga

  1. IFK Goteborg

    1 : 1

    Valerenga

    Club Friendlies 3

  2. Valerenga

    3 : 1

    Kristiansund

    Eliteserien

  3. IK Start

    2 : 0

    Valerenga

    Eliteserien

  4. Valerenga

    3 : 2

    Sarpsborg 08

    Eliteserien

  5. HamKam

    1 : 0

    Valerenga

    Eliteserien

Valerenga lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Magnus Sjøeng

Defenders

  • 2

    Christian Borchgrevink

  • 4

    Stefan Strandberg

  • 6

    Vegar Eggen Hedenstad

  • 3

    Simen Juklerød

Midfielders

  • 24

    Petter Strand

  • 8

    Henrik Bjørdal

  • 15

    Elias Hagen

Forwards

  • 11

    Lucas Haren

  • 9

    Mees Rijks

  • 10

    Daniel Håkans

Prediction

This low-scoring trend points directly toward a narrow victory for the home side. Tromsø’s defensive fortress at the Romssa Arena should comfortably stifle a travelling Vålerenga attack that struggles heavily for goals on the road. With the Gutan eager to keep pressure on the league leaders, expect Jørgen Vik’s men to find a singular breakthrough. Back a disciplined 1-0 home win as the smartest betting angle.

Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this tie

  1. Valerenga scored just twice over their last four away games.
  2. Tromso failed to score in three of their last four matches.
  3. 8 of the last 9 meetings between Tromso and Valerenga ended with under 2.5 goals.

Main prediction Tromso - Valerenga

Under 2.5 goals

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60% winrate

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8 wins in a row

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Tromso vs Valerenga standings in Eliteserien

Regular Season P W D L
G - A
GD Pts
1 Viking 10 9 0 1 29 - 10 +19 27
2 Tromsø 13 7 4 2 18 - 14 +4 25
3 Bodø / Glimt 11 7 2 2 28 - 11 +17 23
4 Lillestrøm 11 6 1 4 17 - 11 +6 19
5 Molde 11 6 1 4 18 - 13 +5 19
6 HamKam 10 5 2 3 17 - 16 +1 17
7 Sarpsborg 08 11 4 2 5 13 - 16 -3 14
8 Sandefjord 11 4 2 5 10 - 13 -3 14
9 Vålerenga 11 4 2 5 13 - 17 -4 14
10 Fredrikstad 11 4 2 5 15 - 20 -5 14
11 Brann 12 4 1 7 24 - 20 +4 13
12 KFUM 11 3 3 5 12 - 17 -5 12
13 Aalesund 11 2 5 4 15 - 20 -5 11
14 Kristiansund 11 3 2 6 11 - 18 -7 11
15 Rosenborg 11 2 3 6 9 - 18 -9 9
16 Start 12 1 4 7 13 - 28 -15 7

Tromsø vs Vålerenga – FAQ

? Where can you actually watch this one?

Camel1 Live is free, and honestly, a decent option for Saturday’s Eliteserien encounter. 

? How many corners do Tromso usually win in their home Eliteserien encounters this season?

Around 5.60 per league home match, which feels huge.

? What about bookings for Johannes Moesgaard’s side away?

About 2.20 yellow cards on average in their away Eliteserien games.