Vålerenga vs HamKam – News and Probable Lineups

Valerenga will aim to extend their positive streak when they host HamKam at the Briskeby Stadion this Friday.

The home side is currently placed seventh in the Eliteserien standings, while their opponents sit in 10th position.

Match overview

Valerenga is five points behind the top four, with a record of six victories, two draws, and six losses across 14 matches.

Johannes Moesgaard took over as head coach in May, succeeding Geir Bakke, who was dismissed after Valerenga experienced five winless matches.

Under Moesgaard’s leadership, the team has seen four victories and two defeats, with aspirations of qualifying for European competition.

Recently, Valerenga triumphed in their last two fixtures, crushing Aalesunds 6-1 and narrowly defeating Brann 3-2, and they are eager to keep this form going.

However, it should be noted that Valerenga has lost their previous two encounters against HamKam, including a 1-0 setback last May.

On the other hand, HamKam is trailing seven points behind the top four and sits only six points above the relegation zone.

Throughout 14 league fixtures, they have secured five wins, three draws, and six defeats, yet they have struggled significantly since the restart following the 2026 World Cup.

Since returning to action earlier this month, HamKam has not secured a win in four attempts and has suffered three consecutive defeats.

In their latest encounter against Sarpsborg on Sunday, they lost 1-0 due to a first-half goal from Andreas Nibe.

Team News

Valerenga will need to implement at least one adjustment after defender Ivan Nasberg received a red card against Brann, with Hakon Sjatil anticipated to take his place.

Odin Thiago Holm, Magnus Sjoeng, and Ole Saeter are also expected to miss out due to injuries,

Meanwhile, HamKam continues to be without forward Noah Alexandersson, who has been sidelined due to an injury since March.

Top scorer Mame Alassane Niang, who netted six goals in 11 matches, was transferred to Porto earlier this month, leading to Henrik Udahl and David Benjamin expected to lead the attack in his absence.

Valerenga probable starting XI:

Hedvall; Jarl, Olsen, Nasberg, Finnsson; Bjordal, Ambina, Lange; Thorvaldsen, Grundetjern, Haren

HamKam probable starting XI:

Sandberg; Metcalfe, Gjone, Sjolstad, Amundsen-Day, Ekeroth; Potur, Mares, Johnsgard; Udahl, Benjamin

Valerenga is showing improvement under Moesgaard, whereas HamKam is facing difficulties, leading us to believe the hosts will claim victory.