Vålerenga vs Aalesund preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Intility Arena Thu, 16 Jul - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
VålerengaVIF
6 1
AalesundAFK
Full Time Thu, 16 Jul 5:00 PM
Round 14 Regular Season
Lucas Haren - 39', 42'
Filip Thorvaldsen - 45+1', 53'
Mohamed Ofkir - 83', 89'
Goal
|
Goal

CONTEXT

In a commanding display, Vålerenga defeated Aalesund 6-1 at home. The halftime score stood at 3-0, reflecting Vålerenga's dominance in the first half. Although Aalesund controlled more of the ball with 54 percent possession, Vålerenga's clinical finishing led to their overwhelming victory. Expected goals favored Vålerenga slightly with 2.38 to Aalesund's 1.85. The significant deviation in the result highlighted Vålerenga's efficiency on the day. With no red cards disrupting proceedings, the match proceeded without such incidents. This outcome was consistent with the pre-match indicators pointing towards a home win for the stronger side. The victory underscored Vålerenga's ability to convert chances effectively despite lower possession.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Vålerenga exhibited significant structural deviation in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with expected performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with the expected goals differential of 0.53.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome was aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Vålerenga home xG stood at 2.38 compared to Aalesund's 1.85.
  • Event impact: Vålerenga secured a 6-1 victory over Aalesund.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued affecting the match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
D. Higraff
D. Higraff
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Olav Dale
A. Olav Dale
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Nebben
D. Nebben
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Grov Heiberg
P. Grov Heiberg
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Vålerenga J. Moesgaard
J. Moesgaard
VS
Aalesund K. Rekdal
K. Rekdal
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: 69 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Start Rank: 52 L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 63 W
HamKam Rank: 62 L
KFUM Rank: 59 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Molde Rank: 67 D
HamKam Rank: 62 D
Tromsø Rank: 70 D
Brann Rank: 69 W
Rosenborg Rank: 63 W
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.61
43.6
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vålerenga
Aalesund
Power Score
60.61
43.6
League Position
8
14
Global Rank
516
896

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Vålerenga — Opponent-weighted form score
Aalesund — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vålerenga Aalesund

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Vålerenga

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Aalesund

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Vålerenga ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Aalesund
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
53.26
37.31
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.31
53.26
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Vålerenga +1.55 Efficiency Index
vs
Aalesund -1.55 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vålerenga
Aalesund
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Vålerenga
vs
Aalesund
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vålerenga Aalesund
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
8%
8%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.18 vs -0.15
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vålerenga Aalesund
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
8%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.15 vs -0.18
Vålerenga
Aalesund
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Vålerenga
vs
Aalesund
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vålerenga Aalesund
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Vålerenga 0.44
Aalesund 0.42
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vålerenga Aalesund
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Vålerenga 0.02
Aalesund 0.12
Vålerenga
Aalesund
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VIF had peak pressure around 88'.
  • VIF started the game with stronger pressure.
VIF Pressure AFK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VIF reached the top pressure at 88' (100.00).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 16, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Intility Arena
Capacity
3000
Attendance
8506
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Daniel Higraff
Anders Olav Dale
Dag Roger Nebben
Per Oscar Grov Heiberg

Statistics

Possession
VIF
49%
AFK
51%

Top Statistics

6 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 2
9 Shots 8
50 Dangerous attacks 43
46 Possession 54
8 Corners 7
5 Free kicks 7

Match Overview

69 Ball Safe 86
7 Goal Kicks 12
20 Goal Attempts 14
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 16
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Injuries 1
15 Dribble Attempts 29
9 Successful Dribbles 13
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

Attacking

85 Attacks 97
0 Big Chances Missed 2
10 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

59 Long Passes 48
406 Passes 468
330 Successful Passes 375
81 Successful Passes Percentage 80
18 Key Passes 13
25 Successful Long Passes 18
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 38

Defensive

5 Saves 4
25 Tackles 13
12 Interceptions 8
54 Duels Won 39

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 18
3 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
7 Fouls 5

Lineup

Referee : Daniel Higraff

Starting XI ▼

1
Oscar Hedvall
Oscar Hedvall Goalkeeper
7.15
2
Kolbeinn Finnsson
Kolbeinn Finnsson Defender
7.57
4
Aaron Kiil Olsen
Aaron Kiil Olsen Defender
6.74
5
Kevin Tshiembe
Kevin Tshiembe
Defender72'
6.54
37
Ivan Näsberg
Ivan Näsberg Defender
6.68
55
Sebastian Jarl
Sebastian Jarl Defender
6.92
8
Henrik Bjørdal
Henrik Bjørdal (C) Midfielder
8.93
10
Carl Lange
Carl Lange Midfielder
6.8
28
Magnus Westergaard
Magnus Westergaard
Midfielder84'
6.45
29
Fidel Brice Ambina
Fidel Brice Ambina Midfielder
7.08
77
Lucas Haren
Lucas Haren Midfielder
2
8.59
24
Petter Strand
Petter Strand
Midfielder58'
6.79
17
M. Grundetjern
M. Grundetjern Attacker
7.32
7
Mohamed Ofkir
Mohamed Ofkir
Midfielder72'
2
8.3
26
Filip Thorvaldsen
Filip Thorvaldsen Attacker
2
9.56
9
Gabriel Rajkovic
Gabriel Rajkovic
Attacker72'
6.69
Referee : Daniel Higraff

Starting XI ▼

26
Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen
Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen Goalkeeper
5.87
3
Ólafur Guðmundsson
Ólafur Guðmundsson Defender
6.21
4
Simen Haram
Simen Haram Defender
5.82
22
E. Engqvist
E. Engqvist
Defender46'
6.09
5
Aleksander Hammer Kjelsen
Aleksander Hammer Kjelsen (C) Defender
6.56
25
Ulrik Syversen
Ulrik Syversen
Defender28'
5.54
7
Kristoffer Nessø
Kristoffer Nessø Defender
6.03
14
Uba Charles
Uba Charles Defender
6.3
8
Henrik Melland
Henrik Melland Midfielder
5.69
18
Elias Kristoffersen Hagen
Elias Kristoffersen Hagen Midfielder
6.7
6
Hakon Butli Hammer
Hakon Butli Hammer
Midfielder46'
6.68
21
Mathias Christensen
Mathias Christensen Midfielder
6.95
20
I. Djantou
I. Djantou
Attacker84'
6.41
15
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch Attacker
7.79
39
Kristian Lonebu
Kristian Lonebu Attacker
6.55
17
E. Myrlid
E. Myrlid
Attacker46'
6.57

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mohamed Ofkir
Right foot shot / 7th Goal
89'
Event
Magnus Westergaard → Carl Lange
10th Substitution
84'
84'
Event
I. Djantou → Mathias Christensen
9th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Ofkir
Right foot shot / 6th Goal
83'
74'
Event
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
Event
Mohamed Ofkir → M. Grundetjern
6th Substitution
72'
Event
Gabriel Rajkovic → Filip Thorvaldsen
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Kevin Tshiembe → Aaron Kiil Olsen
8th Substitution
72'
Event
Petter Strand → Lucas Haren
5th Substitution
58'
Event
Filip Thorvaldsen
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
53'
46'
Event
E. Engqvist → Simen Haram
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Hakon Butli Hammer → Elias Kristoffersen Hagen
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
E. Myrlid → Kristian Lonebu
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Filip Thorvaldsen
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
45+1'
Event
Lucas Haren
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
42'
Event
Lucas Haren
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
39'
28'
Event
Ulrik Syversen → Aleksander Hammer Kjelsen
1st Substitution

CONCLUSION

Vålerenga's performance in securing the 6-1 result demonstrated their superiority on the pitch. The team managed to overcome the possession disadvantage through better conversion rates aligned with their xG figures. This win solidifies their position as the stronger side in this fixture. Aalesund will need to reflect on defensive lapses that allowed such a high scoreline despite their ball control. Overall the match highlighted key aspects of efficiency and structural play that determined the final outcome without any major distortions from disciplinary actions.