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Eliteserien · 2026

Aalesunds FK 5–5 Vålerenga IF · Eliteserien

5–5Full-time analysis

This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.

Match at a glance

Aalesunds FK and Vålerenga IF drew 5–5.

Shots
2422
Shots on target
810
Expected goals
2.113.19
Possession
32%68%

Full time

What the match recorded

Aalesunds FK and Vålerenga IF drew 5–5. Recorded in this match (Aalesunds FK – Vålerenga IF): shots 24–22, shots on target 8–10, expected goals 2.11–3.19, possession 32%–68%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.

Pre-match record

What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.

Vålerenga IF's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Vålerenga IF's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

3 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season1.65 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for3 goals/match1.65 goals/match1.44 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Vålerenga IF show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

Vålerenga IF's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

15.4 shots/match ▲ShotsAalesunds FK · Vålerenga IF16.2 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricAalesunds FKVålerenga IFBaseline
Shots15.4 shots/match16.2 shots/match13.2 shots/match
Shots against16.4 shots/match15.2 shots/match13.4 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Aalesunds FK have a visible home split

moderate

Aalesunds FK's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

17.8 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season15.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots17.8 shots/match15.4 shots/match13.2 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

This match

Match statistics

  • Shots24 shots22 shotsAalesunds FK 24 shots, Vålerenga IF 22 shots
  • Shots on target8 shots10 shotsAalesunds FK 8 shots, Vålerenga IF 10 shots
  • Expected goals2.11 xG3.19 xGAalesunds FK 2.11 xG, Vålerenga IF 3.19 xG
  • Possession32%68%Aalesunds FK 32%, Vålerenga IF 68%
  • Corners10 corners5 cornersAalesunds FK 10 corners, Vålerenga IF 5 corners
  • Fouls11 fouls10 foulsAalesunds FK 11 fouls, Vålerenga IF 10 fouls
  • Yellow cards0 cards1 cardAalesunds FK 0 cards, Vålerenga IF 1 card
  • Passes284 passes625 passesAalesunds FK 284 passes, Vålerenga IF 625 passes
  • Pass accuracy68.3%84.6%Aalesunds FK 68.3%, Vålerenga IF 84.6%
  • Shots inside box14 shots17 shotsAalesunds FK 14 shots, Vålerenga IF 17 shots
  • Blocked shots7 blocks5 blocksAalesunds FK 7 blocks, Vålerenga IF 5 blocks
  • Goalkeeper saves5 saves2 savesAalesunds FK 5 saves, Vålerenga IF 2 saves
  • Offsides1 offside3 offsidesAalesunds FK 1 offside, Vålerenga IF 3 offsides

Every shot

Shot map

Every recorded shot, placed where it was taken and sized by its expected-goals value. Arrows show each team’s attacking direction.

Simen Haram · Aalesunds FK · 10′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedMathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 30′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedCarl Lange · Vålerenga IF · 45′ · 0.01 xG · on targetMarcus Haagensen Reed · Aalesunds FK · 46′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedElias Kristoffersen Hagen · Aalesunds FK · 90′ · 0.01 xG · off target or blockedMathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 23′ · 0.02 xG · off target or blockedEndre Hjertager Osenbroch · Aalesunds FK · 53′ · 0.02 xG · off target or blockedSebastian Jarl · Vålerenga IF · 45′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedElias Kristoffersen Hagen · Aalesunds FK · 87′ · 0.03 xG · off target or blockedSebastian Jarl · Vålerenga IF · 7′ · 0.04 xG · on targetElias Kristoffersen Hagen · Aalesunds FK · 29′ · 0.04 xG · goalJakob Nyland Örsahl · Aalesunds FK · 35′ · 0.04 xG · goalMarcus Haagensen Reed · Aalesunds FK · 37′ · 0.04 xG · on targetKolbeinn Finnsson · Vålerenga IF · 60′ · 0.04 xG · off target or blockedEndre Hjertager Osenbroch · Aalesunds FK · 89′ · 0.04 xG · off target or blockedHakon Sjatil · Vålerenga IF · 90′ · 0.04 xG · off target or blockedPetter Strand · Vålerenga IF · 7′ · 0.05 xG · off target or blockedEndre Hjertager Osenbroch · Aalesunds FK · 24′ · 0.05 xG · off target or blockedUba Charles · Aalesunds FK · 59′ · 0.05 xG · off target or blockedÓlafur Guðmundsson · Aalesunds FK · 68′ · 0.05 xG · off target or blockedMathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 83′ · 0.05 xG · on targetMohamed Ofkir · Vålerenga IF · 14′ · 0.06 xG · off target or blockedEmil Engqvist · Aalesunds FK · 37′ · 0.06 xG · off target or blockedMathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 56′ · 0.07 xG · goalEmil Engqvist · Aalesunds FK · 90′ · 0.07 xG · off target or blockedEndre Hjertager Osenbroch · Aalesunds FK · 38′ · 0.08 xG · off target or blockedMathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 9′ · 0.09 xG · on targetMarcus Haagensen Reed · Aalesunds FK · 16′ · 0.09 xG · goalLucas Haren · Vålerenga IF · 33′ · 0.09 xG · goalSimen Haram · Aalesunds FK · 86′ · 0.09 xG · off target or blockedMathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 45′ · 0.10 xG · off target or blockedCarl Lange · Vålerenga IF · 54′ · 0.10 xG · off target or blockedMathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 90′ · 0.10 xG · off target or blockedMohamed Ofkir · Vålerenga IF · 45′ · 0.12 xG · off target or blockedHakon Butli Hammer · Aalesunds FK · 86′ · 0.12 xG · off target or blockedMathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 70′ · 0.13 xG · goalUba Charles · Aalesunds FK · 36′ · 0.14 xG · on targetPetter Strand · Vålerenga IF · 63′ · 0.14 xG · goalMathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 28′ · 0.20 xG · on targetPetter Strand · Vålerenga IF · 62′ · 0.21 xG · off target or blockedCarl Lange · Vålerenga IF · 85′ · 0.30 xG · goalMathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 14′ · 0.62 xG · goalMathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 3′ · 0.82 xG · goalLucas Haren · Vålerenga IF · 13′ · 0.82 xG · on target
  • off target
  • on target
  • goal
  • penalty
  • size = xG

Aalesunds FK: 24 shots, 8 on target, 2.14 xG. Vålerenga IF: 20 shots, 10 on target, 3.16 xG. · 2 unplaced

How the match built

Expected-goals timeline

Expected goals accumulated minute by minute. Circles mark the goals that were actually scored.

01.753.50′HT90′Mathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 3′Marcus Haagensen Reed · Aalesunds FK · 16′Elias Kristoffersen Hagen · Aalesunds FK · 29′Jakob Nyland Örsahl · Aalesunds FK · 35′Mathias Christensen · Aalesunds FK · 56′Mathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 14′Lucas Haren · Vålerenga IF · 33′Petter Strand · Vålerenga IF · 63′Mathias Grundetjern · Vålerenga IF · 70′Carl Lange · Vålerenga IF · 85′

The step line is cumulative expected goals; circles mark goals. Final: Aalesunds FK 2.14 xG · Vålerenga IF 3.16 xG.

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Aalesunds FK
1Draws
4Vålerenga IF
Vålerenga IF — Aalesunds FK · Eliteserien6–1
Vålerenga IF — Aalesunds FK · Eliteserien3–1
Aalesunds FK — Vålerenga IF · Eliteserien0–1
Vålerenga IF — Aalesunds FK · Eliteserien4–0
Aalesunds FK — Vålerenga IF · Eliteserien2–2

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Aalesunds FK favored in 1 of 13 directional metrics · Vålerenga IF in 8 · 4 too close

led this metric higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Aalesunds FK17 matchesVålerenga IF17 matches
1.59 goals/matchGoals scored17/171.65 goals/match
2.41 goals/matchGoals allowed17/17▲ 2 goals/match
1.37 xG/matchExpected goals17/17▲ 1.54 xG/match
15.4 shots/matchShots17/1716.2 shots/match
4.82 shots/matchShots on target17/17▲ 5.76 shots/match
43.3%Possession17/17● 49.1%
5.06 corners/matchCorners17/17● 6.76 corners/match
12.7 fouls/matchFouls17/1712.2 fouls/match

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples17 / 17home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
FreshnessLess than one dayfrom nearest prior match
  • Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
Analysis cutoff: Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 16:30 UTC · analysis-v4

Team rankings in Eliteserien

Goals per match rankingxG per match rankingShots per match ranking
TeamsAalesunds FKVålerenga IF
CompetitionEliteserien
Head-to-headAalesunds FK — Vålerenga IF
MethodHow PitchMath calculates this

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