Vålerenga Fotball face KFUM Oslo on Monday following a home draw. The team drew 1-1 with Fredrikstad last weekend and needs points to turn around a difficult spell.
Form is a concern
The result against Fredrikstad was the team's third draw in its last five matches. They are without a win in five attempts, with recent form reading DLDLD. Sebastian Jarl scored the equaliser against Fredrikstad assisted by Lucas Haren. But the loss to Lillestrøm and draws with Sarpsborg and Aalesund show a team struggling to close out games. Vålerenga sit 12th with 23 points from 21 games, having scored 34 goals and conceded 43.
Haren is top scorer
Lucas Haren is the team's top scorer this season with eight goals in 20 appearances. His creativity will be key against a KFUM side arriving with two straight wins. The last meeting between these teams ended 2-2 at Intility Arena in May. For a view of all remaining fixtures this autumn, check the schedule.
Squad for KFUM
Against Fredrikstad, Vålerenga started with Oscar Hedvall in goal and a back four of Henrik Sjåtil, Andreas Kiil Olsen, Sebastian Jarl and Kristian Finnsson. The midfield featured Ghayas Zahid, Oliver Holm, Christian Lange and Lucas Haren, with Magnus Grundetjern and Henrik Nielsen up front. Few changes are expected for the clash at KFUM Arena on Monday at 18:00. View the full squad and player stats here on the site.
