Ham-Kam
- Ham-Kam are unbeaten in their last two games (W1, D1) and won their last home game 2-1 against Start.
- Ham-Kam are seventh in Eliteserien 2026 after taking 10 points from six matches in the new campaign and their early-season solidity suggests that they can take something from Friday’s game against Valerenga IF Oslo.
- The Hamar club have also got a little bit more momentum going into this game after a 1-1 away draw at Kristiansund BK and will have the extra edge of local pride to play for at Briskeby.
- Their home form has been good with two wins in their last three and an average of 2.25 goals per home game.
Valerenga IF Oslo
- Valerenga IF Oslo are winless in their last five matches (D2, L3).
- The visitors are languishing in 11th with only eight points from seven matches after a stuttering start to the season.
- Head coach Geir Bakke has played a hybrid 4-4-2/4-3-3 system in the early going, which has seen his side favour possession, move the ball well and look for chances to be created through multiple players.
- Valerenga, meanwhile, have been shaky on the road in Eliteserien 2026, conceding an average of 2.00 goals and failing to win either of their last two away trips.
Head-to-Head
The last three meetings have been closely fought, with one win per side and one draw.
Key Players
- His team have a real goal threat in Lucas Ravn-Haren, who has 3 of their 6 goals in the last 5 matches, but he has had to wait for support at times.
- Mame Alassane Niang has been their main goal threat so far with four in his last five appearances and is the best pick for a goal at any time.
Betting Insights
Ham-Kam are worthy favorites for this contest at 2.54 and can edge it on home soil, especially as they beat the away side 2-1 here in their most recent Eliteserien meeting six months ago.
Prediction
But with Valerenga in poor form, we’re siding with the hosts to make it three wins from four Eliteserien 2026 home games.
