Vålerenga vs Brann: match facts, form and head-to-head – 18 October 2026, Eliteserien

Vålerenga host Brann in what promises to be a tightly contested showdown at the home ground, with the Oslo side sitting fifth on 22 points after six wins, four draws and ten losses and a -9 goal difference (33 scored, 42 conceded). Brann arrive in third place, four points clear with 26 points from eight victories, two stalemates and ten defeats, boasting a modest +6 margin (37 for, 31 against). The two clubs have met frequently in recent seasons, each eager to close the gap in the top half of the table, and the fixture could prove pivotal for Brann’s push for a European spot while Vålerenga looks to climb out of the mid‑table mire. Both teams will be keen to improve their goal differences, making the encounter a potentially decisive battle for league positioning.