Valerenga vs Sandefjord - Match Preview (15.03.2026)

Valerenga meets Sandefjord in the season opener at Intility Arena

When the Eliteserien kicks off for the 2026 season, Valerenga will welcome Sandefjord to Intility Arena in Oslo. Both teams are facing an exciting start to the season after solid performances at the end of the previous season.

Valerenga finished the 2025 season with mixed results, experiencing both victories and defeats in their last matches. After a convincing 3-0 win over Kristiansund BK and a 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt, they ended the season on a down note with a 5-1 loss to Viking. This season, they aim to build on their strong home performances from last season, particularly within the comforts of Intility Arena.

On the other side, Sandefjord comes from a strong finish to last season. They secured 2-0 victories over KFUM Oslo, as well as an impressive 6-2 win away against Stromsgodset. Sandefjord will arrive in Oslo with great confidence after demonstrating their ability to perform away from home.

Looking at the head-to-head encounters, Valerenga has had the upper hand in most of the recent meetings. The last encounter, which took place in 2023, ended with a 2-1 victory for Valerenga. Sandefjord will be eager to turn this trend around in this year's season opener.

Intility Arena will host what promises to be an exciting match as these two teams kick off their campaign in the Eliteserien 2026. Both teams will be eager to set the standard with a strong start to the season. With Valerenga impressing at home last season and Sandefjord finishing strongly, the stage is set for an entertaining evening of football.