Sunday 25/05/2014, 19:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 11, Brann Bergen vs Valerenga

Brann Bergen vs Valerenga Betting Preview

Valerenga used to be one of the best Norwegian teams, competing with Rosenborg for the title season after season, but much has changed over the last couple of years. They are now trying to return to the podium and secure a Europa league berth for next season, with the first step in that direction being a victory on the road at Brann Bergen. The hosts you particularly vulnerable right now, after losing back-to-back games in four of the last six Tippeligaen fixtures.

Brann Bergen vs Valerenga Betting Odds

At Winner Sports

Brann Bergen 2.20, Draw 3.40, Valerenga 3.00

Brann Bergen vs Valerenga Betting Tips

Brann Bergen is slowly but surely sinking in the tables and they now sit just one point above the relegation area. To add insult to injury, they lost six points to teams that are also trying to avoid relegation this season, so they are highly motivated to end the slide.

Under normal circumstances, they might be aiming for a straight victory at home against visiting Valerenga, but right now they would gladly settle for one point. Scoring goals has been terribly difficult for Brann Bergen, which is hardly a surprise given that Orlov is their only reliable striker.

He has scored five times this season and played in all games so far, with Huseklepp and Askar joining him in every single match. The fact that these two strikers failed to score a single goal in 10 games says a great deal about their quality, but they might get the chance against Valerenga.

The visitors allowed two goals per match in the last four games and drew three times, while only winning the Norwegian cup fixture against lowly Elverum. On the bright side, the offensive runs smoothly and in the last six games, Valerenga scored 14 goals, more than any other team playing in the Tippeligaen.

Key Facts

• Kjartansson is the best scorer in Tippeligaen with 10 goals in 10 games and he's expected to be joined by Holm and Calvo tonight.
• Brann Bergen won just one of the last five games played at home against Valerenga, losing three times

Brann Bergen vs Valerenga Betting Prediction

Valerenga missed out on numerous opportunities to win games recently, but their invincible run spans over a month and 7 games. They should have a decent chance at avoiding defeat on the road at Brann Bergen, so risk-averse punters should choose the Valerenga Draw no Bet at odds of 2.20.

Bet: Valerenga Draw no Bet @ 2.20 with Winner Sports