KFUM vs Vålerenga prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 12, 2026
On October 12, 2026, KFUM and Vålerenga will face each other in the 23rd round of Norway's Eliteserien. Both teams need points to move clear of the relegation zone.
KFUM – Vålerenga team news and expert analysis
The Oslo club finished 12th last season. This time around, they were sitting even lower in the table. However, in their last two rounds, they managed back-to-back wins over Aalesund (2-1 at home) and Sarpsborg (3-1 away).
Their neighbors were playing in the country's second division in 2024, but returned immediately and even finished sixth. This season, they have been losing almost half of their matches. What's more, they have not won since July. In the most recent round, they at least managed to draw with Fredrikstad.
Insnes' side score an average of 1.19 goals per game, while conceding 1.67. Their derby rivals play a more open brand of football: they score 1.62 goals per match, but concede even more, at 2.05.
Previous matches: KFUM – Vålerenga
There have been only four official meetings between the neighbors. The current hosts won the first two encounters. However, the next two ended in draws.
Vålerenga are currently the bookmakers' favorites, but their opponents have produced several strong performances recently and clearly have no intention of stopping. We are backing a "home" win here, but with a "draw no bet" handicap (odds – 1.76).
KFUM – Vålerenga: key statistics and trends
- KFUM have won two matches in a row
- 57% of KFUM's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.86 goals per game
- Vålerenga are winless in seven consecutive matches
- 57% of Vålerenga's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
KFUM – Vålerenga: possible starting lineups
KFUM play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Ødegaard – Skaret, Bergli, Resten – Hjort, Saunes, Vinyør, Hoset – N'Jie, Visted – Kristensen
Vålerenga play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Hedvall – Finnsson, Jarl, Olsen, Shyati – Haren, Lange, Holm, Zahid – Nielsen, Grundetjern
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