Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Viking Prediction & Match Analysis
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Away Win |
64.2%
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| BTTS | Yes |
82.5%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
82.2%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Draw / Away |
-
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| Correct Score | 1-2 |
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Sarpsborg 08 FF
Viking
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Sarpsborg 08 FF
22 matches
Viking
19 matches
| Sarpsborg 08 FF | Statistic | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wins | 15 |
| 3 | Draws | 3 |
| 8 | Losses | 1 |
| 35 | Goals For | 51 |
| 32 | Goals Against | 17 |
| 1.59 | Avg Goals Scored | 2.68 |
| 1.45 | Avg Goals Conceded | 0.89 |
| 13 | BTTS Yes | 11 |
| 19 | Over 1.5 | 18 |
| 14 | Over 2.5 | 13 |
| 8 | Over 3.5 | 8 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 4 | Failed To Score | 0 |
| 4.27 | Shots On Goal | 5.8 |
| 11.45 | Total Shots | 15.4 |
| 4.91 | Corners | 6.3 |
| 44.3% | Ball Possession | 50.6% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by Viking's more proactive style and Sarpsborg 08 FF's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Sarpsborg 08 FF expected to line up in 4-4-2 and Viking in 4-1-4-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Viking having the stronger overall control. Viking carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 1 with 27 points while Sarpsborg 08 FF sit 7 on 14, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Viking look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Viking.
So far, Sarpsborg 08 FF have built a campaign that leaves them 7 in the table on 14 points from 11 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, while the 13:16 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on D. Karlsbakk (3 goals), V. E. Halvorsen (3 goals), S. Sorli (2 goals), with creative support from S. Sorli (2 assists), C. Niyukuri (2 assists), V. E. Halvorsen (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Viking approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 1 on 27 points after 10 outings. They have recorded 9 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with a 29:10 goal return and very strong form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on P. Christiansen (6 goals), Simen Kvia-Egeskog (5 goals), Gianni Stensness (3 goals), with creative support from Z. Tripic (13 assists), P. Christiansen (3 assists), Simen Kvia-Egeskog (2 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, the split of 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.
Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Sarpsborg 08 FF won 4 times, Viking won 8 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 13:19 from Sarpsborg 08 FF's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.29 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
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| 1 |
Viking
Away
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22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 56:20 | 36 | 53 |
W
W
W
D
W
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| 2 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 56:20 | 36 | 53 |
W
L
W
W
W
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| 3 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 40:29 | 11 | 38 |
W
L
L
D
L
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| 4 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 44:32 | 12 | 36 |
L
W
W
W
W
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| 5 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 40:31 | 9 | 34 |
D
W
W
W
L
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| 6 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 28:29 | -1 | 32 |
L
W
W
L
D
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| 7 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 39:34 | 5 | 29 |
L
W
L
L
D
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| 8 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25:32 | -7 | 28 |
D
D
L
W
W
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| 9 |
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Home
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21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24:29 | -5 | 25 |
L
D
D
D
L
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| 10 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25:35 | -10 | 25 |
W
W
L
L
D
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| 11 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 24 |
D
W
L
D
D
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| 12 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 34:43 | -9 | 23 |
D
L
D
L
D
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| 13 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 29:44 | -15 | 23 |
L
L
L
D
L
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| 14 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 33:46 | -13 | 21 |
W
L
W
L
D
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| 15 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22:43 | -21 | 19 |
L
L
L
W
D
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| 16 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22:44 | -22 | 16 |
L
W
L
W
L
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