HamKam vs Vålerenga Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Briskeby Arena Fri, 8 May - 5:00 PM
Eliteserien
HamKam HamKam
Versus
Vålerenga Vålerenga
KICKOFF : Fri, 8 May - 5:00 PM
Round 8 Regular Season

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CONTEXT

HamKam faces Vålerenga at Briskeby Arena in the 2026 Eliteserien regular season, a matchup pitting 6th-placed hosts against 12th-ranked visitors. HamKam holds a slim power score edge at 59.29 over 59.17, earning them stronger team status by 0.1 points. Recent form heavily favors the home side with 25.39 versus Vålerenga's meager 8.94, signaling momentum in their campaign. Home advantage at Briskeby could amplify structural benefits for HamKam. Lacking advanced xG data, analysis leans on positions and form; set pieces and efficiency metrics remain unavailable due to low-confidence proxies. Vålerenga seeks redemption away, potentially exploiting transitions. This close contest highlights tactical discipline amid sparse stats, with league implications on the line for both.

TL;DR

  • Structural: HamKam possesses a 0.1-point power advantage and ranks higher at 6th compared to Vålerenga's 12th.
  • Form: HamKam's form score of 25.39 outpaces Vålerenga's 8.94 substantially.
  • Squad: HamKam occupies 6th in domestic standings ahead of Vålerenga in 12th.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data absent from current statistical overview.
  • Set pieces: Set piece stats unavailable as xG data disabled with low confidence proxies used.
  • xVariable: xG variables inaccessible due to missing advanced tracking.
  • Market: Baseline split: HamKam 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Vålerenga 0% (Δ+0%).
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
HamKam T. Myhre
T. Myhre
VS
Vålerenga G. Bakke
G. Bakke
1.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.9
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kristiansund Rank: 56 D
Start Rank: 49 W
KFUM Rank: 56 W
Molde Rank: 63 L
Brann Rank: 68 L
Viking Rank: 78 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
KFUM Rank: 56 D
Molde Rank: 64 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 54 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 62 D
Viking Rank: 78 L
Rosenborg Rank: 62 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 6 - 4
4
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home HamKam
0%
Draw
0%
Away Vålerenga
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.29
59.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
HamKam
Vålerenga
Power Score
59.29
59.17
League Position
6
12
Global Rank
494
502

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.

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vs
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
2
Wins
4
6
Draws
6
4
Losses
2
Goals
11
Goals Scored
17
17
Goals Conceded
11
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-01T00:59:45+00:00

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

Squad

Squad ▼

12
Marcus Sandberg
Marcus Sandberg Goalkeeper
13
Sander Kaldråstøyl Østraat
Sander Kaldråstøyl Østraat Goalkeeper
23
Fredrik Sjølstad
Fredrik Sjølstad Defender
22
Snorre Strand Nilsen
Snorre Strand Nilsen Defender
24
Ian Hoffmann
Ian Hoffmann Defender
15
Ilir Kukleci
Ilir Kukleci Defender
5
Anton Ekeroth
Anton Ekeroth Defender
27
João Paulo Rodrigues Barros
João Paulo Rodrigues Barros Defender
3
Ethan Amundsen-Day
Ethan Amundsen-Day Defender
4
Halvor Rødølen Opsahl
Halvor Rødølen Opsahl Defender
2
Martin Gjone
Martin Gjone Defender
14
Luc Mares
Luc Mares Midfielder
7
Vidar Ari Jonsson
Vidar Ari Jonsson Midfielder
16
Anders Trondsen
Anders Trondsen Midfielder
26
Patrick Metcalfe
Patrick Metcalfe Midfielder
8
Markus Johnsgård
Markus Johnsgård Midfielder
18
Gard Simenstad
Gard Simenstad Midfielder
17
Aksel Baran Potur
Aksel Baran Potur Midfielder
10
Loris Mettler
Loris Mettler Midfielder
6
William Osnes-Ringen
William Osnes-Ringen Midfielder
19
Henrik Udahl
Henrik Udahl Attacker
21
Noah Alexandersson
Noah Alexandersson Attacker
20
Julian Gonstad
Julian Gonstad Attacker
11
Eron Gojani
Eron Gojani Attacker
29
Mame Alassane Niang
Mame Alassane Niang Attacker
—
David Benjamin
David Benjamin Attacker
32
Markus Østerud
Markus Østerud Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Oscar Thore Hedvall
Oscar Thore Hedvall Goalkeeper
21
Magnus Smelhus Sjøeng
Magnus Smelhus Sjøeng Goalkeeper
6
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad Defender
2
Kolbeinn Birgir Finnsson
Kolbeinn Birgir Finnsson Defender
39
Ivan Näsberg
Ivan Näsberg Defender
5
Kevin Tshiembe
Kevin Tshiembe Defender
55
Sebastian Jarl
Sebastian Jarl Defender
4
Aaron Kiil Olsen
Aaron Kiil Olsen Defender
3
Håkon Sjåtil
Håkon Sjåtil Defender
24
Petter Strand
Petter Strand Midfielder
8
Henrik Rørvik Bjørdal
Henrik Rørvik Bjørdal Midfielder
28
Magnus Hee Westergaard
Magnus Hee Westergaard Midfielder
10
Carl Lange
Carl Lange Midfielder
15
Odin Thiago Holm
Odin Thiago Holm Midfielder
31
Omar Bully Drammeh
Omar Bully Drammeh Midfielder
29
Fidèle Brice Ambina
Fidèle Brice Ambina Midfielder
18
Evenezer Awasum Forcha
Evenezer Awasum Forcha Midfielder
7
Mohamed Ofkir
Mohamed Ofkir Attacker
77
Lucas Janus Ravn-Haren
Lucas Janus Ravn-Haren Attacker
11
Elias Sørensen
Elias Sørensen Attacker
17
Mathias Grundetjern
Mathias Grundetjern Attacker
80
Ole Christian Saeter
Ole Christian Saeter Attacker
26
Filip Erik Thorvaldsen
Filip Erik Thorvaldsen Attacker
9
Gabriel Rajkovic
Gabriel Rajkovic Attacker

CONCLUSION

HamKam approaches this Eliteserien clash with subtle superiority via power scores and form, hosting at Briskeby Arena against lower-table Vålerenga. Their 6th-place standing contrasts 12th, underscoring squad depth edge. Absent detailed efficiency or set piece insights, emphasis falls on form-driven execution and home resilience. Vålerenga requires sharp transitions to counter. Expect tension in a near-even power dynamic, where HamKam's momentum suggests control, yet Vålerenga's desperation could spark upset potential. Critical factors include defensive organization and opportunistic play in open exchanges.

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