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Competition: Norway 2. Division - Group 1
Competition: Sun 14.May
Match begins: 16:00 (UTC)
Venue: Tinfos Arena (3000 seats)

Notodden have been superior to Vålerenga II so far this season, but every match begins at 0-0. Here's all the knowledge you require before kickoff:

Insights:
  • Notodden have the fewest conceded goals (3) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the most conceded goals (19) in 2. Division - Group 1

It's no vacation for neither Notodden nor Vålerenga II as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

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Notodden form and stats

2 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat. That’s what Notodden have to build on here at Tinfos Arena in the 2. Division - Group 1.

Nothing to worry about in defence for Notodden, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 205 minutes in the 2. Division - Group 1.

The Notodden fans enjoyed the previous game, watching their team host Vålerenga II and win 3-0.

In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Brattvåg.

Notodden have only conceded 2 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Vålerenga II form and stats

No 2. Division - Group 1 points yet away for Vålerenga II, from their first 3 matches.

Vålerenga II are travelling again after losing away to Notodden in their previous match (0-3).

Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Brattvåg.

With the host team stated as having a winning chance of around 80% by the bookies, any useful result for the guesting team would be unexpected. Researching previous matches with similar odds and Vålerenga as the away side, we found 6 results. Statistics from these were 1 away win, 0 draws and 5 defeats. The visitors lost 5 of these games by at least two goals.

An interesting fact for sports bettors wanting to bet on only one (or no) team scoring in this game: This club have played 6 consecutive league games with just one or no side finding the net.

Vålerenga II can't defend away. 19 goals have been scored by the opposition in 3 matches, an average of more than three per game. You might want to look at the total goal statistics, which can be found on the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The last head-to-head game ended Notodden - Vålerenga II 3-0, played this season. Previous three meetings with these participants: Notodden won two, Vålerenga II triumphed in one and we saw zero draws. three games with more than 2,5 goals, zero matches with under 2,5 goals.

Top Goalscorers

NotoddenM. Frithzell
M. Frithzell
7 goals
Vålerenga IIJ. El-Abdellaoui
J. El-Abdellaoui
4 goals
NotoddenK. Eggen
K. Eggen
2 goals

Notodden missing players

Vålerenga II missing players

Notodden Vålerenga II
Total Home vs mid Statistics Stat vs top Away Total
6 4 2 Played P 2 3 6
3 2 1 Won W 0 0 3
2 1 0 Drew D 0 0 0
1 1 1 Lost L 2 3 3
10 8 5 Scored S 0 0 7
3 2 2 Conceded C 16 19 19
83% 75% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 100%
67% 75% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 100% 67%
50% 75% 100% Over 2.5 O 2.5 100% 100% 67%
17% 25% 50% Over 3.5 O 3.5 100% 67% 50%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 100% 67% 50%
33% 25% 50% BTTS BTTS 0% 0% 0%
67% 75% 50% Clean Sheets C S 0% 0% 50%
17% 25% 0% Failed to Score F T 100% 100% 50%
 
5.8 5.5 5.5 Corners for (avg) C F 0 1 3.8
3.7 3 2.5 Corners against (avg) C A 10 7.7 6
1.5 1.5 1.5 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 1 1 1.2
0 0 0 Red cards R C 0 0 0
 
14.8 15.8 24.5 Shots (avg) S ( 2.5 4 6.8
7.8 8.2 12.5 Shots on Target (avg) S O 1 1.7 3.2
21% 24% 20% Goal Efficiency G E 0% 0% 37%
 
6 5.8 8 Shots against (avg) S A 29 24 16.3
2.3 2 2.5 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 17 14 8.8
Key stats in 2. Division - Group 1 this season:
  • All of Vålerenga II's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
  • Notodden have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Notodden have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Notodden have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Vålerenga II have scored away.
  • Notodden have the fewest conceded goals (3) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Notodden have the most clean sheets (4) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Notodden have the most scored goals in the first half (8) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
  • Vålerenga II have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • Vålerenga II have failed to score a single goal away.
  • Vålerenga II have lost all their away matches so far.
  • Vålerenga II have the fewest points (0) away in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the most conceded goals (19) away in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the most conceded goals (19) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the most conceded goals in the first half (11) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the most conceded goals in the second half (8) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the the worst goal difference (-12) in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have the the worst goal difference (-19) away in 2. Division - Group 1
  • Vålerenga II have won significantly less corners away then at home.
  • Vålerenga II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Egersund 6 5 1 0 15 5 3 2 1 0 10 4 3 3 0 0 5 1 10 16
2 Arendal 6 4 1 1 20 8 3 3 0 0 15 2 3 1 1 1 5 6 12 13
3 Notodden 6 3 2 1 10 3 4 2 1 1 8 2 2 1 1 0 2 1 7 11
4 Kjelsås 6 3 1 2 5 4 3 3 0 0 5 1 3 0 1 2 0 3 1 10
5 Grorud 6 3 1 2 5 7 3 1 1 1 2 5 3 2 0 1 3 2 -2 10
6 Træff 6 3 1 2 8 13 3 1 1 1 4 6 3 2 0 1 4 7 -5 10
7 Lyn 6 3 0 3 12 6 2 1 0 1 2 1 4 2 0 2 10 5 6 9
8 Vålerenga II 6 3 0 3 7 19 3 3 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 3 0 19 -12 9
9 Ørn Horten 6 2 1 3 8 7 3 1 1 1 4 2 3 1 0 2 4 5 1 7
10 Vard 6 2 1 3 10 13 3 1 0 2 5 8 3 1 1 1 5 5 -3 7
11 Aalesund II 6 1 2 3 5 7 3 1 1 1 4 3 3 0 1 2 1 4 -2 5
12 Brattvåg 6 1 1 4 4 7 3 0 1 2 0 4 3 1 0 2 4 3 -3 4
13 Flekkerøy 6 1 1 4 2 5 3 1 0 2 2 3 3 0 1 2 0 2 -3 4
14 Fram 6 1 1 4 4 11 3 1 0 2 1 5 3 0 1 2 3 6 -7 4

Read more about 2. Division - Group 1

The Norwegian 2. Division (often referred to as PostNord-ligaen for sponsorship reasons) is the third highest level of football in Norway. It has 28 teams divided into two divisions each with 14 sides. At the end of the season the team topping the league table, after 26 fixtures, is promoted while the bottom three are relegated.