Monday 09/08/2014, 15:30, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 12, Valerenga vs Aalesund
Valerenga vs Aalesund Betting Preview
Valerenga had a very busy schedule in May, but despite the fact that they had to play a lot of games in a relatively short period of time, they are undefeated. The string of consecutive victories and valuable points earned against top opponents, make it possible for them to climb in the standings and they now sit in the fourth place. Winning at home against Aalesund shouldn't be particularly difficult and if they succeed, the hosts will be leapfrogging two teams, even if for only a short while.
Valerenga vs Aalesund Betting Odds
Valerenga 1.65, Draw 3.80, Aalesund 4.70
Valerenga vs Aalesund Betting Tips
Stromsgodset is probably going to emerge victorious in the game it plays at the same hour, but Valerenga could get lucky and at least tie them for the second place. For the time being they need to focus at the task at hand, which is to claim all three points against Aalesund, which comes to town trying to defend a scoreless draw.
Valerenga is at least on paper one of the most offensive formations in the Tippeligaen, but the fact that they start with three strikers quite often is not apparent. Calvo and Holm are young enough to play 90 min. at the same level, but despite being chosen to start on several locations, none of them have scored.
On the bright side, Iceland's Kjartansson is formidable and with 11 goals scored in just as many games he is by far the best striker in the first Norwegian league. It goes without saying, that he will spearhead the offensive this afternoon when his team faces an opponent that is on the verge of sinking into the relegation area.
At the start of the season, Aalesund didn't expect to struggle among the weakest teams in Tippeligaen, but with just eight points collected in 11 rounds, they are tied with Brann for the 14th place. A narrow margin victory in the Norwegian couple of these the team playing in an inferior division is good news, but hardly enough to bolster their morale.
Key Facts
- Valerenga won three games in a row, then drew the next three and they are now trying to add their third consecutive win.
- The two teams met 12 times with Valerenga playing hosts and the visitors are yet to win a game, having lost 10
Valerenga vs Aalesund Betting Prediction
The odds for a home win are not high enough to warrant the risk, but the good news is that punters have a worthy alternative. The odds for over 2.5 goals to be scored are slightly higher and since it is unlikely for Valerenga to win by 1-0, this appears to be a better choice.
Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70 with Winner Sports
