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Aalesund vs Valerenga Prediction— Norway - Eliteserien
Matchday 18 ·Sunday, August 16, 2026, 12:30
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.8 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 67.3% vs bookmaker-implied 71.4%.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 76 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 48% / xG 2.1-1.6 / O2.5 67% / BTTS 63%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.8 xG → O2.5 PROB 67.3% · O3.5 PROB 46.0%
Form & verdict
AALESUND · PPG 0.89
VALERENGA · PPG 1.00
xG gap +0.47 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Aalesund face Valerenga in Norway - Eliteserien on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Aalesund a 48% chance, the draw 23% and Valerenga 29%, so Aalesund are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.1 for Aalesund and 1.6 for Valerenga (3.8 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 67% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 63% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Aalesund are averaging 0.89 points per game versus 1.00 for Valerenga. The best value bet our model finds is H/O25, with an expected value of +14.9%.