Vålerenga vs Kristiansund preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Intility Arena Fri, 29 May - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
Vålerenga Vålerenga
3 1
Kristiansund Kristiansund
Full Time Fri, 29 May 5:00 PM
Round 11 Regular Season
Lucas Haren - 1'
Carl Lange - 69'
Magnus Westergaard - 75'
Goal
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Goal
L. Alvheim - 83'

CONTEXT

Vålerenga hosted Kristiansund in a match that concluded with a 3-1 victory for the home side. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Vålerenga after they established an early advantage. Possession was closely contested with Vålerenga holding 53 percent compared to Kristiansund's 47 percent. No red cards were shown to either team throughout the contest. Vålerenga entered as the stronger side and delivered a performance consistent with that status by securing the win. The outcome featured a significant deviation level of 41.6 percent attributed to Vålerenga. Market alignment was confirmed as true based on pre-match indicators. Efficiency metrics remained in line with overall expectations for the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A significant deviation of 41.6 percent was recorded for Vålerenga.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: No xG values were available to determine alignment.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with market indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed due to missing data.
  • Event impact: Vålerenga converted a 1-0 halftime lead into a 3-1 win.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no measurable distortion.
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
T. Hansen
T. Hansen
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Lundberg
M. Lundberg
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
J. Mertens
J. Mertens
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
C. Jørgensen
C. Jørgensen
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
Vålerenga J. Moesgaard
J. Moesgaard
VS
Kristiansund A. Robertsen Skiri
A. Robertsen Skiri
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Start Rank: 49 L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 59 W
HamKam Rank: 60 L
KFUM Rank: 57 D
Molde Rank: 65 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 56 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viking Rank: 79 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 58 W
Molde Rank: 66 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
HamKam Rank: 61 D
Aalesund Rank: 45 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 5 - 5
5

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Vålerenga
58.35%
Draw
21.6%
Away Kristiansund
20.05%

Movement

Changes since opening
Vålerenga
-39.54%
Draw
+19.68%
Kristiansund
+19.85%

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.
57.94
55.86
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vålerenga
Kristiansund
Power Score
57.94
55.86
League Position
13
11
Global Rank
546
606

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

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 —

Kristiansund

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Vålerenga ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Kristiansund
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vålerenga Kristiansund
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vålerenga Kristiansund
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Vålerenga
Kristiansund
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
Kristiansund
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vålerenga Kristiansund
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 0.00
Kristiansund 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vålerenga Kristiansund
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
—
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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 0.00
Kristiansund 0.00
Vålerenga
Kristiansund
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Kristiansund had peak pressure around 54'.
  • Vålerenga started the game with stronger pressure.
Vålerenga Pressure Kristiansund Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Kristiansund reached the top pressure at 54' (65.62).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 14 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vålerenga Vålerenga Home
14 matches
Kristiansund Kristiansund Away
Match Record
4
Wins
5
5
Draws
5
5
Losses
4
Goals
17
Goals Scored
17
17
Goals Conceded
17
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-29T16:30:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
O. Hedvall
Denmark
1 O. Hedvall
H. Sjåtil
Norway
3 H. Sjåtil
A. Olsen
Norway
4 A. Olsen
K. Tshiembe
Substitution
Denmark
5 K. Tshiembe
K. Finnsson
Iceland
2 K. Finnsson
L. Janus Ravn-Haren
Substitution
Denmark
77 L. Janus Ravn-Haren
F. Ambina
Substitution
Cameroon
29 F. Ambina
C. Lange
Denmark
10 C. Lange
F. Thorvaldsen
Norway
26 F. Thorvaldsen
H. Bjørdal
Substitution
Norway
8 H. Bjørdal
M. Grundetjern
Substitution
Norway
17 M. Grundetjern
A. Sæther
Norway
12 A. Sæther
F. Flex
Substitution
Denmark
3 F. Flex
M. Williamsen
Norway
17 M. Williamsen
J. Júlíusson
Iceland
4 J. Júlíusson
A. Munksgaard
Denmark
13 A. Munksgaard
N. Ødegård
Substitution
Norway
8 (C) N. Ødegård
W. Igor
Substitution
Nigeria
20 W. Igor
S. Hestetun Kilen
Substitution
Norway
9 S. Hestetun Kilen
M. Isah Ubandoma
Substitution
Nigeria
7 M. Isah Ubandoma
A. Kurd Rønning
Norway
27 A. Kurd Rønning
L. Alvheim
Norway
19 L. Alvheim

General Information

Date & Time
May 29, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 11 · Regular Season
Stadium
Intility Arena
Capacity
3000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tore Hansen
Magnus Lundberg
Javi Jean-Marc Conny Leo Mertens
Christer Solheim Jørgensen

Statistics

Possession
Vålerenga
53%
Kristiansund
47%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 1
19 Shots 10
54 Dangerous attacks 45
53 Possession 47
5 Corners 6
7 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

1 Injuries 1
5 Substitutions 6
10 Dribble Attempts 23
3 Assists 1
80 Successful Dribbles Percentage 48
14 Throwins 26
8 Successful Dribbles 11
7 Goal Kicks 8
63 Ball Safe 67
12 Goal Attempts 6

Attacking

1 Big Chances Missed 1
111 Attacks 97
4 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

35 Successful Long Passes 30
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 49
415 Successful Passes 364
63 Long Passes 61
496 Passes 442
13 Key Passes 5
84 Successful Passes Percentage 82

Defensive

28 Tackles 8
10 Interceptions 9
53 Duels Won 44
4 Saves 6

Build-up

6 Accurate Crosses 5
18 Total Crosses 21

Discipline

12 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Tore Hansen

Starting XI ▼

1
Oscar Hedvall
Oscar Hedvall Goalkeeper
6.91
2
Kolbeinn Finnsson
Kolbeinn Finnsson Defender
6.97
3
Hakon Sjatil
Hakon Sjatil Defender
6.66
4
Aaron Kiil Olsen
Aaron Kiil Olsen Defender
6.85
5
Kevin Tshiembe
Kevin Tshiembe Defender
6.6
37
Ivan Näsberg
Ivan Näsberg
Defender60'
6.96
10
Carl Lange
Carl Lange Midfielder
6.98
26
Filip Thorvaldsen
Filip Thorvaldsen Midfielder
6.65
29
Fidel Brice Ambina
Fidel Brice Ambina Midfielder
6.73
15
Odin Holm
Odin Holm
Midfielder73'
6.61
77
Lucas Haren
Lucas Haren Midfielder
6.8
24
Petter Strand
Petter Strand
Midfielder59'
6.61
8
Henrik Bjørdal
Henrik Bjørdal Attacker
7.1
28
Magnus Westergaard
Magnus Westergaard
Midfielder73'
6.8
17
M. Grundetjern
M. Grundetjern Attacker
6.96
9
Gabriel Rajkovic
Gabriel Rajkovic
Attacker81'
6.41
Referee : Tore Hansen

Starting XI ▼

12
A. Sæther
A. Sæther Goalkeeper
6.91
3
F. Flex
F. Flex Defender
6.73
22
H. Haugen
H. Haugen
Defender84'
6.58
4
J. Júlíusson
J. Júlíusson Defender
6.74
13
Alexander Munksgaard
Alexander Munksgaard Defender
7.05
17
M. Williamsen
M. Williamsen Defender
6.78
7
M. Ubandoma
M. Ubandoma Midfielder
6.41
77
H. Magnússon
H. Magnússon
Midfielder65'
6.73
8
N. Ødegård
N. Ødegård (C) Midfielder
6.68
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen
Midfielder76'
6.54
9
S. Kilen
S. Kilen Midfielder
6.84
23
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Midfielder76'
6.46
20
W. Igor
W. Igor Midfielder
6.77
14
Syver Skeide
Syver Skeide
Midfielder76'
6.71
27
A. Rønning
A. Rønning Midfielder
6.61
19
L. Alvheim
L. Alvheim Attacker
6.86

Events

2ND-HALF
84'
Event
H. Haugen → F. Flex
10th Substitution
83'
Event
L. Alvheim
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Gabriel Rajkovic → M. Grundetjern
9th Substitution
81'
76'
Event
Jesper Isaksen → N. Ødegård
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Syver Skeide → W. Igor
7th Substitution
76'
Event
Tobias Hammer Svendsen → S. Kilen
8th Substitution
Event
Magnus Westergaard
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
75'
Event
Magnus Westergaard → Henrik Bjørdal
5th Substitution
73'
Event
Odin Holm → Fidel Brice Ambina
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Carl Lange
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
69'
65'
Event
H. Magnússon → M. Ubandoma
3rd Substitution
Event
Ivan Näsberg → Kevin Tshiembe
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Petter Strand → Lucas Haren
1st Substitution
59'
52'
Event
S. Kilen
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Fidel Brice Ambina
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
27'
Event
Lucas Haren
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
1'

CONCLUSION

Vålerenga secured a straightforward 3-1 home win over Kristiansund after leading 1-0 at the interval. Their 53 percent possession edge supported steady control without major interruptions from disciplinary events. The significant structural deviation highlighted Vålerenga's stronger execution relative to initial assessments. Efficiency remained consistent throughout both halves while market alignment held true. Limited xG information prevented deeper statistical comparisons yet the scoreline reflected the stronger team's dominance. Kristiansund struggled to respond after the early concession and could not close the gap despite a late goal. Overall the result reinforced Vålerenga's position as the more capable side on the day.