Vålerenga vs HamKam preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Intility Arena Fri, 31 Jul - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
VålerengaVIF
0 3
HamKamHamKam
Full Time Fri, 31 Jul 5:00 PM
Round 16 Regular Season
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Goal
A. Potur - 45+3'
Martin Gjone - 68'
Henrik Bjørdal 15' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Vålerenga hosted HamKam in a contest that finished 0-3 with the visitors claiming all three points. The halftime score was 0-1 after an early away goal. Vålerenga managed 38 percent possession against HamKam's 62 percent while expected goals stood at 0.96 for the home side and 1.21 for the away side. A red card was shown to Vålerenga during the match which altered the dynamics. HamKam entered as the stronger team and delivered the result in line with that assessment. The outcome proved consistent with the underlying metrics throughout the ninety minutes. The second half saw further adjustments following the dismissal that shaped the final margin.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: HamKam produced a significant structural deviation from the pre-match setup against Vålerenga.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The final 0-3 score aligned with the xG figures of 0.96 and 1.21.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with the projected outcome for the stronger side.
  • xG expectations: Vålerenga's 0.96 xG and HamKam's 1.21 xG framed realistic scoring expectations.
  • Event impact: The home red card carried a clear event impact on the second half flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion in the second half amplified HamKam's control after the break.
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
M. Støfringshaug
M. Støfringshaug
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
L. Nymoen
L. Nymoen
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
I. Askeland
I. Askeland
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
H. Holthe
H. Holthe
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
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
1.43
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.29
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Last 6 Opponents
Brann Rank: 71 W
Aalesund Rank: 48 W
Tromsø Rank: 69 L
Kristiansund Rank: 59 W
Start Rank: 56 L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 67 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 64 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 L
Tromsø Rank: 70 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 D
Aalesund Rank: 52 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 63 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.87
65.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vålerenga
HamKam
Power Score
63.87
65.07
League Position
8
7
Global Rank
530
489

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Vålerenga

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

HamKam

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 HamKam
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.79
27.10
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.10
40.79
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 +1.33 Efficiency Index
vs
HamKam -1.33 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vålerenga
HamKam
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
HamKam
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vålerenga HamKam
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
23%
28%
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.
-0.22 vs -0.35
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vålerenga HamKam
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
28%
23%
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).
-0.35 vs -0.22
Vålerenga
HamKam
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.

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Vålerenga
vs
HamKam
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vålerenga HamKam
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
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 0.47
HamKam 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vålerenga HamKam
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
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 0.05
HamKam 0.00
Vålerenga
HamKam
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • HamKam had peak pressure around 75'.
  • VIF started the game with stronger pressure.
VIF Pressure HamKam Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: HamKam reached the top pressure at 75' (83.71).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vålerenga VIF Home
3 matches
HamKam HamKam Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
2
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:01:14+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 31, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Intility Arena
Capacity
3000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mathias Støfringshaug
Line Cathrine Nymoen
Ivar Askeland
Herman Holthe

Statistics

Possession
VIF
41%
HamKam
59%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
0 Big Chances Created 3
8 Shots 5
30 Dangerous attacks 56
38 Possession 62
3 Corners 3
23 Free kicks 18
3 Yellow Cards 1
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

15 Ball Safe 21
10 Goal Kicks 8
1 Goal Attempts 2
5 Substitutions 5
9 Throwins 19
7 Dribble Attempts 14
3 Successful Dribbles 7
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

68 Attacks 94
0 Big Chances Missed 2
2 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

58 Long Passes 47
328 Passes 547
244 Successful Passes 469
74 Successful Passes Percentage 86
7 Key Passes 9
22 Successful Long Passes 17
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

Defensive

3 Saves 5
20 Tackles 7
4 Interceptions 3
60 Duels Won 43

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 18
4 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
18 Fouls 23

Lineup

Referee : Mathias Støfringshaug

Starting XI ▼

1
Oscar Hedvall
Oscar Hedvall Goalkeeper
6.38
4
Aaron Kiil Olsen
Aaron Kiil Olsen Defender
6.28
5
Kevin Tshiembe
Kevin Tshiembe Defender
6.05
24
Petter Strand
Petter Strand Defender
6.8
55
Sebastian Jarl
Sebastian Jarl Defender
6.28
3
Hakon Sjatil
Hakon Sjatil
Defender81'
6.17
8
Henrik Bjørdal
Henrik Bjørdal (C) Midfielder
5.15
10
Carl Lange
Carl Lange Midfielder
6.77
28
Magnus Westergaard
Magnus Westergaard
Midfielder69'
6.7
29
Fidel Brice Ambina
Fidel Brice Ambina Midfielder
6.81
15
Odin Holm
Odin Holm
Midfielder80'
6.59
77
Lucas Haren
Lucas Haren Midfielder
6.87
7
Mohamed Ofkir
Mohamed Ofkir
Midfielder60'
6.37
17
M. Grundetjern
M. Grundetjern Attacker
6.99
9
Gabriel Rajkovic
Gabriel Rajkovic
Attacker69'
6.39
26
Filip Thorvaldsen
Filip Thorvaldsen Attacker
7.13
Referee : Mathias Støfringshaug

Starting XI ▼

12
M. Sandberg
M. Sandberg Goalkeeper
7.59
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
7.78
3
Ethan Amundsen Day
Ethan Amundsen Day Defender
6.69
4
H. Opsahl
H. Opsahl Defender
6.52
23
F. Sjølstad
F. Sjølstad
Defender44'
6.68
5
A. Ekeroth
A. Ekeroth Defender
7.06
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Defender
7.67
8
M. Johnsgård
M. Johnsgård Midfielder
6.59
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen
Midfielder70'
6.67
14
L. Mares
L. Mares (C) Midfielder
6.88
17
A. Potur
A. Potur Midfielder
7.63
6
William Osnes-Ringen
William Osnes-Ringen
Midfielder81'
6.52
28
David Benjamin
David Benjamin Attacker
6.53
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl
Attacker46'
6.59
29
Blerton Isufi
Blerton Isufi Attacker
6.82

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Gabriel Rajkovic
Simulation / 4th Yellowcard
90+4'
83'
Event
Patrick Metcalfe
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Hakon Sjatil → Sebastian Jarl
9th Substitution
81'
81'
Event
William Osnes-Ringen → A. Potur
10th Substitution
Event
Odin Holm → Fidel Brice Ambina
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Johannes Moesgaard
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
74'
70'
Event
Anders Trondsen → M. Johnsgård
6th Substitution
70'
Event
7th Substitution
Event
Gabriel Rajkovic → M. Grundetjern
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Magnus Westergaard → Carl Lange
5th Substitution
69'
Event
M. Grundetjern
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
68'
Event
Martin Gjone
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Carl Lange
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
65'
Event
Mohamed Ofkir → Lucas Haren
3rd Substitution
60'
51'
Event
Martin Gjone
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Henrik Udahl → David Benjamin
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+3'
Event
A. Potur
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
44'
Event
F. Sjølstad → H. Opsahl
1st Substitution
Event
Henrik Bjørdal
Foul / 1st Redcard
15'
Event
Henrik Bjørdal
Card adjusted
14'

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Vålerenga 0-3 HamKam. Structural assessment: HamKam exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.