Vålerenga IF 3-1 SK Brann: Stats, xG & Lineups

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Eliteserien ·Sun 18 Oct

Vålerenga IF

3–1

HT 1–1

Full time

SK Brann

Intility Arena, Oslo · Ref: Rohit Saggi

Commentary

90'

Full-time. Vålerenga IF 3-1 SK Brann.

90+6'

J. L. Sørensen

Yellow card for J. L. Sørensen (SK Brann) for argument.

90+5'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

90+5'

K. Eriksen

Attempt saved. K. Eriksen (SK Brann), header. xG 0.04.

90+1'

B. Finne

Attempt blocked. B. Finne (SK Brann), left-footed shot from a corner. xG 0.11.

90+1'

J. L. Sørensen

Attempt saved. J. L. Sørensen (SK Brann), header from a corner. xG 0.06.

90+1'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

90'

6 minutes of added time.

90'

N. Castro

Attempt saved. N. Castro (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.03.

89'

J. Soltvedt

Attempt missed. J. Soltvedt (SK Brann), header from a corner. xG 0.03.

89'

J. Torsvik

Attempt missed. J. Torsvik (SK Brann), left-footed shot from a corner. xG 0.14.

89'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

86'

L. Haren

Substitution, Vålerenga IF: K. Tshiembe comes on for L. Haren.

86'

H. Sjatil

Substitution, Vålerenga IF: G. Rajkovic comes on for H. Sjatil.

86'

SK Brann

Offside, SK Brann.

85'

Eggert Aron Guðmundsson

Attempt blocked. Eggert Aron Guðmundsson (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.03.

83'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

83'

J. Torsvik

Attempt blocked. J. Torsvik (SK Brann), left-footed shot. xG 0.15.

83'

N. Holm

Attempt blocked. N. Holm (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.22.

83'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

81'

L. Haren

Goal! Vålerenga IF 3-1 SK Brann. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF) scores, assisted by H. Nielsen.

79'

SK Brann

Offside, SK Brann.

78'

N. Kasanwirjo

Substitution, SK Brann: V. Dragsnes comes on for N. Kasanwirjo.

78'

S. A. Magnússon

Substitution, SK Brann: B. Finne comes on for S. A. Magnússon.

76'

C. Lange

Substitution, Vålerenga IF: I. Näsberg comes on for C. Lange.

76'

O. C. Saeter

Substitution, Vålerenga IF: H. Nielsen comes on for O. C. Saeter.

75'

Vålerenga IF

Offside, Vålerenga IF.

71'

T. Pedersen

Substitution, SK Brann: J. Torsvik comes on for T. Pedersen.

67'

K. Eriksen

Attempt blocked. K. Eriksen (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.24.

66'

Eggert Aron Guðmundsson

Attempt blocked. Eggert Aron Guðmundsson (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.05.

64'

A. F. Brice

Attempt missed. A. F. Brice (Vålerenga IF), left-footed shot from a set piece. xG 0.07.

64'

M. Grundetjern

Attempt missed. M. Grundetjern (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot from a set piece. xG 0.19.

62'

L. Haren

Goal! Vålerenga IF 2-1 SK Brann. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF) scores, assisted by M. Grundetjern.

60'

K. Eriksen

Attempt missed. K. Eriksen (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.18.

59'

S. A. Magnússon

Attempt blocked. S. A. Magnússon (SK Brann), left-footed shot. xG 0.19.

57'

H. Sjatil

Yellow card for H. Sjatil (Vålerenga IF) for foul.

56'

O. C. Saeter

Attempt missed. O. C. Saeter (Vålerenga IF), left-footed shot. xG 0.22.

55'

O. C. Saeter

Attempt missed. O. C. Saeter (Vålerenga IF), left-footed shot. xG 0.01.

53'

G. Zahid

Substitution, Vålerenga IF: A. F. Brice comes on for G. Zahid.

52'

N. Holm

Attempt missed. N. Holm (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.05.

51'

N. Castro

Attempt saved. N. Castro (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.01.

50'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

49'

K. Eriksen

Attempt saved. K. Eriksen (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.18.

46'

L. Haren

Attempt missed. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.03.

46'

F. Pallesen Knudsen

Substitution, SK Brann: N. Holm comes on for F. Pallesen Knudsen.

46'

The second half is under way.

45'

Half-time. Vålerenga IF 1-1 SK Brann.

45+4'

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

45+2'

Vålerenga IF

Corner, Vålerenga IF.

45+2'

N. Castro

Attempt blocked. N. Castro (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.12.

45'

4 minutes of added time.

44'

K. Eriksen

Goal! Vålerenga IF 1-1 SK Brann. K. Eriksen (SK Brann) scores, assisted by J. Soltvedt.

43'

M. Grundetjern

Cleared off the line! M. Grundetjern (Vålerenga IF), left-footed shot on the counter. xG 0.13.

40'

Vålerenga IF

Offside, Vålerenga IF.

40'

Vålerenga IF

Offside, Vålerenga IF.

39'

M. Grundetjern

Attempt blocked. M. Grundetjern (Vålerenga IF), header. xG 0.03.

39'

G. Zahid

Attempt missed. G. Zahid (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.08.

38'

D. Gjengaar

Off the woodwork! D. Gjengaar (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.06.

36'

A. K. Olsen

Attempt saved. A. K. Olsen (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot from a corner. xG 0.13.

36'

S. Jarl

Goal! Vålerenga IF 1-0 SK Brann. S. Jarl (Vålerenga IF) scores.

35'

Vålerenga IF

Corner, Vålerenga IF.

33'

L. Haren

Attempt saved. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.18.

31'

S. A. Magnússon

Attempt blocked. S. A. Magnússon (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.26.

27'

L. Haren

Attempt saved. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.06.

22'

G. Zahid

Attempt blocked. G. Zahid (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.07.

22'

Vålerenga IF

Corner, Vålerenga IF.

21'

L. Haren

Attempt saved. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.04.

20'

J. L. Sørensen

Attempt missed. J. L. Sørensen (SK Brann), right-footed shot. xG 0.05.

19'

C. Lange

Attempt missed. C. Lange (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot from a corner. xG 0.05.

18'

Vålerenga IF

Corner, Vålerenga IF.

16'

F. Pallesen Knudsen

Attempt blocked. F. Pallesen Knudsen (SK Brann), header from a set piece. xG 0.07.

16'

K. Eriksen

Attempt saved. K. Eriksen (SK Brann), left-footed shot from a set piece. xG 0.44.

15'

Vålerenga IF

Offside, Vålerenga IF.

14'

L. Haren

Penalty missed! L. Haren (Vålerenga IF), saved.

12'

P. Strand

VAR: no penalty for Vålerenga IF.

11'

P. Strand

Attempt blocked. P. Strand (Vålerenga IF), left-footed shot. xG 0.11.

SK Brann

Corner, SK Brann.

L. Haren

Attempt saved. L. Haren (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot on the counter. xG 0.14.

C. Lange

Attempt blocked. C. Lange (Vålerenga IF), right-footed shot. xG 0.01.

Kick-off: Vålerenga IF vs SK Brann.

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Player of the match

Match events

12' VAR Penalty check · P. Strand

14' 🚫 Penalty missed · L. Haren

36' ⚽ S. Jarl1–0

44' ⚽ K. Eriksen · assist J. Soltvedt1–1

Half-time · 1–1

46' 🔁 N. Holm ◂ F. Pallesen Knudsen

53' 🔁 A. F. Brice ◂ G. Zahid

57' H. Sjatil · Foul

62' ⚽ L. Haren · assist M. Grundetjern2–1

71' 🔁 J. Torsvik ◂ T. Pedersen

76' 🔁 H. Nielsen ◂ O. C. Saeter

76' 🔁 I. Näsberg ◂ C. Lange

78' 🔁 B. Finne ◂ S. A. Magnússon

78' 🔁 V. Dragsnes ◂ N. Kasanwirjo

81' ⚽ L. Haren · assist H. Nielsen3–1

86' 🔁 G. Rajkovic ◂ H. Sjatil

86' 🔁 K. Tshiembe ◂ L. Haren

Full-time · 3–1

90'⁺⁶ J. L. Sørensen · Argument

Coaches

Johannes Moesgaard

Eirik Horneland

Recent form

Vålerenga IF

LAKFUM Oslo1-2

DHHamKam1-1

DHFredrikstad FK1-1

LALillestrøm SK0-2

DASarpsborg 082-2

SK Brann

WHLincoln Red Imps2-1

LHViking FK0-2

LAIK Start1-2

WHBodø/Glimt2-1

LAIK Start0-2

About this match

**Vålerenga's drawing machine meets Brann's inconsistency** — one team can't seem to lose but won't commit to winning, the other's all over the map. 🎪

Vålerenga haven't tasted defeat in five but are stuck in neutral with three draws; Brann are missing four players and looking desperately for any kind of stable run after dropping points everywhere.

Key storylines:

- **Vålerenga's defensive solidity** anchored by O. T. Hedvall has kept them honest, but they need someone to break the draw curse — P. Strand and G. Rajkovic hold the key up front
- **Brann's injury woes** (K. Mani Ingason, L. Cornic, S. Opsahl, U. Mathisen all out) have stripped their XI bare, leaving them vulnerable at the back
- **H2H trend favors Vålerenga** with 15 wins to Brann's 9 across their last 31 meetings — home field amplifies that edge 📊

Expected lineups:

- **Vålerenga IF**: O. T. Hedvall, A. K. Olsen, S. Jarl, K. Finnsson, H. Sjatil, C. Lange, L. Haren, P. Strand
- **SK Brann**: M. Dyngeland, J. Soltvedt, F. Pallesen Knudsen, V. Dragsnes, T. Pedersen, K. Eriksen, J. L. Sørensen

Prediction:

**Vålerenga 2–1 SK Brann**. Home advantage and Brann's depleted roster tip this toward the hosts finally converting one of those draws into a W.

Where to watch

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Match facts

Stadium

Intility Arena

City

Oslo

Referee

Rohit Saggi

3.61 yellows/match · 56 matches

Kickoff

18 Oct, 15:00 UTC

Competition

Eliteserien

Top stats

33%Possession67%

2.76Expected goals (xG)2.93

22Total shots22

10Shots on target7

4Big chances1

4Corners8

Shots

8Shots off target5

4Blocked shots10

14Shots inside box19

8Shots outside box3

1Hit woodwork0

1Big chances scored1

3Big chances missed0

0.55Goals prevented-0.1

Attack

21Touches in box60

54Final third entries103

3Offsides2

7Free kicks9

2Fouled in final third2

Passing

312Passes651

218Accurate passes552

35/70 (50%)Long balls35/59 (59%)

5/16 (31%)Crosses12/31 (39%)

15Throw-ins28

Duels

51Duels49

31/61 (51%)Ground duels30/61 (49%)

19/37 (51%)Aerial duels18/37 (49%)

7/17 (41%)Dribbles7/13 (54%)

4Dispossessed11

Defending

17Tackles14

47Tackles won86

18Interceptions12

43Clearances15

48Recoveries50

Discipline

9Fouls8

1Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

Goalkeeping

6Saves6

11Goal kicks7

1Punches0

Forecast BSD enginebest price across 25 bookmakers

Vålerenga 39%

24%

Brann 37%

CornersOver 10.5 corners 58% · 1.52 @ Pinnacle

CornersOver 9.5 corners 67% · 1.24 @ 1xBet

CornersOver 8.5 corners 78% · 1.12 @ 1xBet

GoalsOver 2.5 goals 69% · 2.75 @ William Hill

BTTSBoth teams to score 68% · 2.30 @ William Hill

Who winsBrann to win (DNB) 54% · 2.00 @ Betano

GoalsOver 1.5 goals 86% · 1.57 @ William Hill

1X2Brann to win 37% · 2.75 @ William Hill

1X2Draw 24% · 2.89 @ 1xBet

1X2Vålerenga to win 39% · 2.62 @ William Hill

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals 53% · 1.88 @ Pinnacle

Odds consensus

1X2consensus

2.34

Vålerenga IF

3.80

Draw

2.50

SK Brann

Double Chanceconsensus

1.47

Vålerenga IF or Draw

1.23

Vålerenga IF or SK Brann

1.55

Draw or SK Brann

Both Teams to Scoreconsensus

1.33

Yes

3.04

Home Win to Nilconsensus

5.50

YES

Away Win to Nilconsensus

5.80

YES

Total Goals 0.50consensus

1.01

Over 0.50

19.00

Under 0.50

Total Goals 1.50consensus

1.10

Over 1.50

6.49

Under 1.50

Total Goals 2.50consensus

1.36

Over 2.50

3.03

Under 2.50

Total Goals 3.50consensus

1.99

Over 3.50

1.83

Under 3.50

Total Goals 4.50consensus

3.12

Over 4.50

1.31

Under 4.50

Draw No Betconsensus

1.76

Vålerenga IF

1.95

SK Brann

Total Corners (O/U) 8.50consensus

1.12

Over 8.50

4.90

Under 8.50

Total Corners (O/U) 9.50consensus

1.24

Over 9.50

3.40

Under 9.50

Total Corners (O/U) 10.50consensus

1.48

Over 10.50

2.48

Under 10.50

Total Corners (O/U) 11.50consensus

1.74

Over 11.50

2.00

Under 11.50

1X2 (1st Half)consensus

2.75

Vålerenga IF

2.50

Draw

3.00

SK Brann

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