Vålerenga Fotball face a key home match against Fredrikstad on Sunday, needing to reverse a negative trend. The team has taken just one point from its last five matches in the Eliteserien.
Poor run of form
The season has been tough for Vålerenga, who sit 11th in the table with 22 points from 20 games. Their last outing was a 2-0 away defeat to Lillestrøm last weekend. Before that, they drew 2-2 with Sarpsborg 08 FF and lost 3-4 at home to Molde. This long winless run has left the team in a difficult league position, 28 points behind leaders Bodø/Glimt.
The team's top scorer this season is Lasse Håren, with eight goals in 19 appearances. He will be a key player in trying to break the goal drought against Fredrikstad.
The opponent Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad arrive at Intility Arena following a 1-1 draw with Sarpsborg, and currently sit 7th in the table. They have won three of their last five matches, including a 4-1 victory over Lillestrøm. The last meeting between the sides was in July, when Vålerenga won 3-1 at home. Håren scored one of the goals that day.
Vålerenga will be without the injured Fredrik Ambina and Martin Sjøeng. Check the latest status on all injuries on our injuries page.
