Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Vålerenga welcome Brann on 18 October 2026 · 16:00 at Intility Arena (Oslo), and the referee is Rohit Saggi. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Vålerenga vs Brann: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Vålerenga lie 8th, having collected 32 points after 25 matches (9W 5D 11L); Brann lie 7th, having collected 32 points (10W 2D 13L).
- Head to head. In 22 previous meetings, Vålerenga have taken 11 wins to Brann's 8 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 38–35.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 2–2 scoreline, around 4 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (9.2%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.89), which we give a 51% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 69%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 69%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 22; Vålerenga 11 wins, 3 draws, Brann 8 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.3 goals a game on average.
- Our projection is around 4 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 69%.
- Unavailable: Vålerenga 0, Brann 0.
Alternative tip: Vålerenga or draw (1X)
Another angle: Vålerenga or draw (1X) (probability 66%, top price 1.50). A projection of around 4 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Vålerenga: no absences. Brann will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Vålerenga vs Brann: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.30 | 4.05 | 2.89 |
| Market average | 2.22 | 3.89 | 2.76 |
| Lowest odds | 2.15 | 3.70 | 2.70 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.12 | 1.08 | 86.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.40 | 1.35 | 68.6% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 3.10 | 2.96 | 31.4% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 1.99 | 1.91 | 49.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.36 | 1.34 | 69.5% |
| BTTS – no | 3.20 | 3.04 | 30.5% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 18/10/26, 12:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.1%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Vålerenga 1–1 Brann, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Vålerenga 8th (32 points), Brann 7th (32 points).
- H2H: 22 matches: Vålerenga 11W 3D 8L, goals 38–35.
- Absences: Vålerenga 0, Brann 0.
Who will win Vålerenga vs Brann?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Vålerenga vs Brann: injuries and missing players
Vålerenga
- No reported absences
Brann
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Viking | 25 | 19-2-4 | 64:26 | 59 |
| 2 |  Bodø/Glimt | 25 | 19-2-4 | 61:23 | 59 |
| 3 |  Molde | 25 | 13-4-8 | 59:39 | 43 |
| 4 |  Rosenborg | 25 | 13-4-8 | 49:31 | 43 |
| 5 |  Lillestrøm | 25 | 13-3-9 | 36:33 | 42 |
| 6 |  Tromsø | 25 | 11-7-7 | 43:38 | 40 |
| 7 | Brann | 25 | 10-2-13 | 45:42 | 32 |
| 8 | Vålerenga | 25 | 9-5-11 | 43:46 | 32 |
| 9 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 25 | 8-7-10 | 32:39 | 31 |
| 10 |  KFUM Oslo | 25 | 8-7-10 | 32:41 | 31 |
| 11 |  Fredrikstad | 25 | 8-5-12 | 29:44 | 29 |
| 12 |  Sandefjord | 25 | 7-6-12 | 26:34 | 27 |
| 13 |  Ham-Kam | 25 | 7-6-12 | 35:53 | 27 |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 25 | 5-9-11 | 43:57 | 24 |
| 15 |  Kristiansund BK | 25 | 6-5-14 | 29:51 | 23 |
| 16 |  Start | 25 | 5-4-16 | 26:55 | 19 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Vålerenga vs Brann?
Vålerenga or draw (1X) (1.50); Under 3.5 goals (1.89).
Who will win Vålerenga vs Brann?
Our estimate gives Vålerenga a 42% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Brann 34%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 18 October 2026 at 16:00, venue Intility Arena, Oslo. Referee: Rohit Saggi.
Who will be missing?
Vålerenga: no absences. Brann: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 69% (odds 1.40) and under 2.5 goals at 31% (odds 3.10).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 69% (odds 1.36).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (9.2%), then 2–1 (8.5%) and 1–2 (7.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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