Vålerenga headed into their Eliteserien clash against Tromsø with strong momentum, having won two consecutive league matches, including an impressive 1–0 away victory over Bodø/Glimt and a convincing 3–1 home win against Brann. Tromsø, meanwhile, had struggled for consistency, winning just one of their previous five league matches and conceding 11 goals during that period. Vålerenga also had a favourable historical record in this fixture, with nine wins compared to Tromsø’s four across their previous 19 league meetings. Their attacking statistics provided further encouragement, averaging 5.58 shots on target per game, the fourth-highest figure in the league. With improving form, home advantage and Tromsø’s recent defensive struggles, Vålerenga to win was the betting angle we liked here.