26 July 2026, 12:30 UTC

Brann vs Valerenga Eliteserien prediction & result

Brann Stadion, Bergen
Full time2 – 3

Final score: Brann 2-3 Valerenga.

Before kick-off the model made it 51% Brann, 20% draw, 29% Valerenga — fair odds of 1.96, 5.00 and 3.45. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1.

The model got this one wrong.

Published · updated

Has the model earned this number?

It puts Brann at 51% here. Across 5,149 settled matches (as of 30 October 2026), 1,294 forecasts have landed in the 50–65% band; those outcomes actually happened 57.0% of the time, against an average forecast of 55.4%. In this range the two line up, so the figure above can be read literally. The full record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

19'
C. Lange
24'
⚽H. Bjordalassist: L. Haren
41'
⚽C. Langeassist: F. Ambina
45+4'
⚽L. Harenassist: H. Bjordal
🔁T. Pedersenout: V. Dragsnes
46'
🔁K. Eriksenout: J. Sorensen
46'
49'
M. Grundetjern
54'
K. Finnsson
57'
I. Nasberg
61'
🔁C. Langeout: H. Sjatil
62'
🔁F. Thorvaldsenout: M. Westergaard
⚽N. Castro (pen)
65'
67'
🔁L. Harenout: P. Strand
🔁N. Wassbergout: E. Gudmundsson
71'
🔁U. Mathisenout: S. Magnusson
76'
⚽F. Myhreassist: D. De Roeve
77'
78'
🔁M. Grundetjernout: M. Ofkir
78'
🔁H. Bjordalout: K. Tshiembe
79'
F. Ambina

Match stats — Brann vs Valerenga

71%Possession29%
15Shots18
7On target12
10Corners6
2.29xG1.54

Goals against chances

Brann2 from 2.29 xGabout what the chances were worth
Valerenga3 from 1.54 xGmore than the chances were worth

Expected goals totals what the openings were worth, so the gap between it and the score is the finishing — and the luck. Under half a goal either way is called level: xG is an estimate and a smaller gap than that is inside its own error.

Line-ups

Brann 4-3-3
  • 1Mathias DyngelandG
  • 21Denzel De RoeveD
  • 3Fredrik Pallesen KnudsenD
  • 23Thore PedersenD
  • 17Joachim SoltvedtD
  • 16Kristian EriksenM
  • 25Niklas Jensen WassbergM
  • 8Felix Horn MyhreM
  • 14Ulrik MathisenF
  • 29Noah Jean HolmF
  • 9Niklas CastroF
Substitutes
  • 20Vetle DragsnesD
  • 18Jacob Lungi SørensenM
  • 19Eggert Aron GuðmundssonM
  • 22Sævar Atli MagnússonF
  • 12Simen Vidtun NilsenG
  • 15Jonas TorsvikD
  • 10Kristall Máni IngasonF
  • 32Markus HaalandM
  • 11Bård FinneF
Coach: Eirik Horneland
Valerenga 4-4-2
  • 1Oscar HedvallG
  • 55Sebastian JarlD
  • 4Aaron Kiil OlsenD
  • 37Ivan NäsbergD
  • 2Kolbeinn FinnssonD
  • 8Henrik BjørdalM
  • 29Ambina Fidèle BriceM
  • 10Carl LangeM
  • 77Lucas HarenM
  • 26Filip ThorvaldsenF
  • 17Mathias GrundetjernF
Substitutes
  • 3Hakon SjatilD
  • 28Magnus WestergaardM
  • 24Petter StrandM
  • 5Kevin TshiembeD
  • 7Mohamed OfkirM
  • 30Alexander Svensen OrdalG
  • 6Vegar Eggen HedenstadD
  • 19Promise MeligaF
  • 9Gabriel RajkovicF
Coach: Johannes Moesgaard

Form going into Brann vs Valerenga

Brann

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  • D2-2away to Universitatea Cluj23 July 2026
  • W2-1away to Molde18 July 2026

Valerenga

No earlier matches on record this season.

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Eliteserien table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
9Brann2492134240+229
10Valerenga2485113946-729

Where the two sides stand today, not on the day of this match. Full table

Head-to-head: Brann vs Valerenga

  • 13 September 2025Brann 3–2 ValerengaEliteserien
  • 3 May 2025Valerenga 2–4 BrannEliteserien
  • 22 March 2025Brann 2–1 ValerengaFriendlies Clubs
  • 27 February 2024Brann 3–0 ValerengaFriendlies Clubs
  • 8 October 2023Valerenga 1–2 BrannEliteserien

Leading scorers: Brann and Valerenga

Brann

GoalsAssists

  • N. Holm73

Valerenga

GoalsAssists

  • L. Haren112

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

The result against the call

Valerenga won 3–2 at Brann. The model had leaned towards a win for Brann at 51% and given a win for Valerenga 29%. At that figure it expects the outcome about once in every 3 matches like this one. The goals: H. Bjordal 24' for Valerenga, C. Lange 41' for Valerenga, L. Haren 45+4' for Valerenga, N. Castro (penalty) 65' for Brann, F. Myhre 77' for Brann. Sent off: I. Nasberg (Valerenga) 57'. On expected goals it finished 2.29–1.54.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.