01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Lillestrøm to win49%
- Over 1.5 goals85%
Norwegian Eliteserien11°16 km/h
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LillestrømPossession & high pressvs
VålerengaBalanced & physicalThe model's lean: 1 · Lillestrøm (49%)Best value by the model: Under 3,5 @ 1.78 (+2 %)
Lillestrøm – Vålerenga · Norwegian Eliteserien
1 · Lillestrøm 49%X 24%27% Vålerenga · 2
49%
24%
27%
Analysis: Lillestrøm – Vålerenga
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
Lillestrøm's possession-based high press will be the defining factor when they face a balanced yet physical Vålerenga side. The model favors the home team with a 49% win probability and suggests a high likelihood of goals, with over 2.5 goals predicted at 65%. Yet, the model's most likely scorelines—1-1 and 2-1—indicate that while goals are expected, they might not be as plentiful as the over/under market suggests.
However, the small head-to-head sample since 2021, with only one game played, gives Lillestrøm a solitary win, which aligns with their slight edge in overall form. Lillestrøm's 29 points, both in reality and expected, edge past Vålerenga's 23. The hosts have shown more consistency and efficiency in both attack and defense with an xG of 1.6 per match against Vålerenga's 1.4, and an xGA of 1.3 compared to Vålerenga's porous 1.7.
Though the game leans towards Lillestrøm either edging it or a possible draw, goals are in the air. Yet the betting angles reveal intriguing opportunities for the cautious punter. While the market sees a high-scoring affair, there's value in under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.85 with Nordicbet, representing a 1% edge. For those less risk-averse, under 3.5 goals at 1.75 with both Betsson and Nordicbet offers another calculated play, with the model rating it a 57% chance.
Expect Lillestrøm to dominate possession but face a resilient Vålerenga. The final whistle might announce a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side, though a 1-1 draw wouldn’t surprise. Amid the probability of goals, the under 3.5 goals bet at 1.75 remains the sharper angle, adding a layer of intrigue to this Eliteserien clash.
LillestrømForm LLDLW
League ranking xG #7xGA #5xT #12xP/match #4Points #5
Key players
- Ruben GabrielsenCBxG 0.03 · xT 0.10
- Lars RangerRWBxG 0.17 · xT 0.13
- Salieu DrammehRWxG 0.25 · xT 0.16
VålerengaForm LLDDD
League ranking xG #10xGA #12xT #6xP/match #12Points #10
Key players
- Henrik BjordalRWxG 0.14 · xT 0.17
- Mathias GrundetjernFxG 0.40 · xT 0.04
- Elias SorensenFxG 0.19 · xT 0.12
Match prediction: Lillestrøm – Vålerenga
Predicted score matrix
Vålerenga →
Lillestrøm →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–03.9%
0–15.1%
0–24.1%
0–32.1%
0–4+1.1%
1
1–06.2%
1–110.1%
1–27.4%
1–33.7%
1–4+2.0%
2
2–05.9%
2–19.0%
2–26.8%
2–33.4%
2–4+1.8%
3
3–03.6%
3–15.4%
3–24.1%
3–32.1%
3–4+1.1%
4+
4+–02.5%
4+–13.7%
4+–22.8%
4+–31.4%
4+–4+0.7%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-110%
- 2.2-19%
- 3.1-27%
- 4.2-27%
- 5.1-06%
Expected goals
1,82–1,51
Both teams to score
66%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,30
111%
220%
322%
418%
5+24%
Under 2,535%
@2.82
Over 2,565%
@1.45
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Lillestrøm to win49%
- Over 2.5 goals65%
- Thomas Lehne Olsen to score25%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score66%
- Over 2.5 goals65%
- Thomas Lehne Olsen to score25%
- Kevin Martin Krygård to be booked21%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Under 3.557% probability@1.78PinnacleEV+2%reference odds
- Under 3.557% probability@1.75BetssonEV+1%reference odds
- Under 3.557% probability@1.75NordicbetEV+1%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Lillestrøm | X | 2 · Vålerenga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.95 | 3.85 | 3.55 |
| Betsson | 1.95 | 3.90 | 3.60 |
| Nordicbet | 1.95 | 3.90 | 3.60 |
| Pinnacle | 1.93 | 4.12 | 3.58 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 14:39
Odds movement
1+3 %
53 %48 %
1.87 → 1.93
X+2 %
26 %21 %
4.02 → 4.12
20 %
29 %24 %
3.59 → 3.58
Pinnacle · 13 recorded price levels · 06/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
1 matchesLillestrøm 1Draw 0Vålerenga 0
Goals: 2–0 (⌀ 2)
Head-to-head based on Eliteserien data since 2021.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Lillestrøm
Vålerenga
Lillestrøm (26–26)
Vålerenga (33–40)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Lillestrøm
Vålerenga
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Lillestrøm
Vålerenga
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Lillestrøm | Vålerenga |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 29 | 23 |
| xPoints | 29 | 23.2 |
| xG per match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| xGA per match | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.25 | 0.3 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.31 | 0.24 |
| Playing style | Lillestrøm | Vålerenga |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Field tilt | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| xT per match | 0.92 | 1.2 |
| xTA per match | 1 | 1.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 25 | 25 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.26 | 0.29 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| Entries into the box per match | 14 | 16 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 16 |
| Pass completion % | 0.78 | 0.76 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.73 | 0.72 |
| Passes per match | 409 | 380 |
| Passes against per match | 384 | 384 |
| Switches of play per match | 25.5 | 24.3 |
| Long balls per match | 32 | 33 |
| Set pieces | Lillestrøm | Vålerenga |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.11 | 0.01 |
| Corners per match | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| Corners against per match | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| xG per corner | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.45 | 0.41 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.67 | 0.51 |
| Other | Lillestrøm | Vålerenga |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.75 | 0.76 |
| The goalkeepers | Pontus Jacob Ragne Dahlberg (Lillestrøm) | Oscar Thore Hedvall (Vålerenga) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 70 | 66 |
| Save % | 74% | 62% |
| xG prevented | 56% | 48% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Lillestrøm vs Vålerenga according to our model?
The model gives Lillestrøm a 49% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Lillestrøm 49%, draw 24%, Vålerenga 27%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 10% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 65% and under at 35%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 66% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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