HamKam VS Vålerenga

2026 Eliteserien, Norway

Briskeby Arena Fri, 8 May - 5:00 PM

Eliteserien

HamKam HamKam

Vålerenga Vålerenga

KICKOFF : Fri, 8 May - 5:00 PM

Round 8 Regular Season

CONTEXT

HamKam hosts Vålerenga at Briskeby Arena in a pivotal Eliteserien regular season fixture for 2026. Positioned 7th in the standings, the home side edges out their 11th-placed visitors with a power score of 59.66 to 59.48, granting a slim 0.2-point advantage and marking them as marginally stronger. Form metrics highlight HamKam's dominance, scoring 25.83 recently against Vålerenga's meager 7.89, signaling robust momentum for the hosts. This disparity could prove decisive in a contest where consistency separates the packs. Lacking detailed efficiency or set-piece data due to unavailable xG metrics, the matchup emphasizes raw execution and adaptability. Midfield control and defensive resilience will shape proceedings, as both teams chase crucial points amid tight league positioning. Vålerenga's away challenge intensifies against HamKam's home fortitude, promising intensity from the opening whistle.

TL;DR

Structural: HamKam possesses a narrow 0.2-point power advantage over Vålerenga, sitting 7th versus 11th in Eliteserien.
Form: HamKam's form score stands at 25.83, far surpassing Vålerenga's 7.89.
Squad: HamKam's squad rates slightly higher in overall power at 59.66 compared to Vålerenga's 59.48.
Efficiency: No efficiency metrics available for this matchup.
Transition: Transition play data unavailable in current analysis.
Set pieces: Set piece performance data absent due to lack of xG availability for both teams.
xVariable: xG-related variables not provided for evaluation.
Market: HamKam 30.9% (Δ-0.4%) | Draw 25.8% (Δ+0.1%) | Vålerenga 43.3% (Δ+0.2%).

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

T. Myhre

G. Bakke

1.44

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

0.9

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

2 - 6 - 4

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

HamKam

30.88%

Draw

25.81%

Vålerenga

43.3%

Movement

Changes since opening

HamKam

-0.35%

Draw

+0.13%

Vålerenga

+0.21%

Team Power Ranking

59.66

59.48

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

HamKam

Vålerenga

Power Score

59.66

59.48

League Position

Global Rank

503

512

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.

HamKam — Opponent-weighted form score

Vålerenga — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) HamKam Vålerenga

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 12 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

HamKam HamKam Home

12 matches

Vålerenga Vålerenga Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-6

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-05-08T15:30:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2

Match Formation 4-4-2

12 M. Sandberg

2 M. Gjone

23 F. Sjølstad

3 E. Amundsen-Day

7 V. Jonsson

5 A. Ekeroth

10 L. Mettler

26 P. Metcalfe

17 A. Baran Potur

29 M. Alassane Niang

19 H. Udahl

1 O. Hedvall

2 K. Finnsson

37 I. Näsberg

4 A. Olsen

6 V. Eggen Hedenstad

11 E. Sørensen

10 C. Lange

28 M. Westergaard

77 L. Janus Ravn-Haren

17 M. Grundetjern

8 H. Bjørdal

General Information

Date & Time

May 08, 2026, 05:00 PM

Competition

2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 8 · Regular Season

Stadium

Briskeby Arena

Capacity

8068

Pitch Surface

Artificial turf

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Svein Tore Sinnes

Jørgen Rønning Valstadsve

Aleksander Jaeger

Haakon Arve Pedersen Bue

Lineup

Referee : Svein Tore Sinnes

Manager ▼

T. Myhre Coach

Starting XI ▼

M. Sandberg Goalkeeper

6.65

Martin Gjone Defender

6.97

Ethan Amundsen Day Defender

6.88

A. Ekeroth Defender

6.81

V. Jónsson Defender

6.89

F. Sjølstad Defender

6.51

Loris Mettler Midfielder

7.04

A. Potur Midfielder

6.73

Patrick Metcalfe Midfielder

6.65

Henrik Udahl Attacker

7.07

M. Alassane Niang Attacker

7.33

Referee : Svein Tore Sinnes

Manager ▼

G. Bakke Coach

Starting XI ▼

Oscar Hedvall Goalkeeper

6.84

Kolbeinn Finnsson Defender

7.01

Aaron Kiil Olsen Defender

6.92

Vegar Eggen Hedenstad Defender

6.41

Ivan Näsberg Defender

6.93

Carl Lange Midfielder

6.94

Elias Sørensen Midfielder

6.62

Magnus Westergaard Midfielder

6.94

Lucas Haren Midfielder

6.83

Henrik Bjørdal Attacker

7.13

M. Grundetjern Attacker

6.94

CONCLUSION

HamKam enters as marginal favorites bolstered by superior form and home advantage, yet Vålerenga's proximity in power scores suggests a balanced scrap. The hosts' 25.83 form rating offers optimism, potentially exploiting any visitor lapses. Without set-piece or efficiency edges, tactical nous and individual brilliance decide outcomes. League positions underscore HamKam's consistency, but Vålerenga hungers for resurgence points. Watch for early tempo setters in transition phases. This encounter likely delivers end-to-end action, with HamKam poised to capitalize on momentum for a narrow victory.

STANDINGS

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