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- 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
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Valerenga
1 : 0
Tromso
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
1 : 4
Tromso
Club Friendlies 3
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Valerenga
1 : 0
Tromso
NM Cup
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Valerenga
3 : 1
Tromso
Club Friendlies 3
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Valerenga
1 : 1
Tromso
Eliteserien
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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.
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
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KFUM
0 : 0
Tromso
Eliteserien
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Tromso
1 : 1
Aalesunds FK
Eliteserien
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Bodo/Glimt
5 : 0
Tromso
Eliteserien
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Tromso
2 : 0
Molde
Eliteserien
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IK Start
1 : 1
Tromso
Eliteserien
Tromso lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jakob Haugaard
Defenders
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4
Christophe Psyché
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5
Anders Jenssen
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28
Mamadou Barry
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14
Runar Norheim
Midfielders
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15
Kent-Are Antonsen
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10
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas
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7
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
Forwards
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3
Lasse Nilsen
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9
Vegard Erlien
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11
Elias Mar Omarsson
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
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IFK Goteborg
1 : 1
Valerenga
Club Friendlies 3
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Valerenga
3 : 1
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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IK Start
2 : 0
Valerenga
Eliteserien
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Valerenga
3 : 2
Sarpsborg 08
Eliteserien
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HamKam
1 : 0
Valerenga
Eliteserien
Valerenga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Magnus Sjøeng
Defenders
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2
Christian Borchgrevink
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4
Stefan Strandberg
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6
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
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3
Simen Juklerød
Midfielders
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24
Petter Strand
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8
Henrik Bjørdal
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15
Elias Hagen
Forwards
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11
Lucas Haren
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9
Mees Rijks
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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
- Valerenga scored just twice over their last four away games.
- Tromso failed to score in three of their last four matches.
- 8 of the last 9 meetings between Tromso and Valerenga ended with under 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Tromso - Valerenga
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Tromso vs Valerenga standings in Eliteserien
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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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 |