Summary of Haugesund vs Valerenga at Haugesund Sparebank Arena
When Haugesund faces Valerenga at Haugesund Sparebank Arena, the teams are up against a match that could have a significant impact on their current season in the Eliteserien. The game takes place at a time when both teams have shown varying forms.
Haugesund, who find themselves in a challenging period, have had a tough season so far with only one victory in their last eighteen matches. The team’s recent win against Sarpsborg 08 FF, where they won 3-2, is one of the few bright spots in a series of losses, including heavy defeats like 0-5 against Ham-Kam. Offensively, they have only managed to score a total of eight goals this season, which is very low. Their defensive weaknesses are also evident with 46 goals conceded, 22 of which have come at home at Haugesund Sparebank Arena.
On the other side is Valerenga, who can boast six victories in their seventeen league matches. They have been somewhat unpredictable, and while they won against Sandefjord and Haugesund earlier in the season, they have also suffered defeats against teams like Bodo/Glimt with a remarkable 7-2 loss. Valerenga’s attack is much stronger than Haugesund’s, with 24 goals this season across both home and away matches.
Historically, matches between the two teams at Haugesund Sparebank Arena have been competitive. In previous encounters, Haugesund has managed to win several times, but in their most recent meeting in July 2025, Valerenga came out on top with a clear 3-0 victory.
Both Haugesund and Valerenga will see this as an opportunity to turn their seasons around for the better, but current form and statistics suggest that Valerenga has the advantage. The combination of Haugesund’s defensive challenges and Valerenga’s more consistent scoring could pave the way for an interesting match at Haugesund Sparebank Arena. It remains to be seen whether Haugesund can take advantage of the home-field advantage or if Valerenga will continue their current winning streak against today’s opponent.
