Match Preview and Recent Form
Sarpsborg 08 is set to face Viking at Sarpsborg Stadion in an Eliteserien encounter. The kick-off is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at 20:15. Sarpsborg 08 has recently secured consecutive victories in the Eliteserien. One such win was a 2-1 triumph away against Brann at Brann Stadion. In that match, Even Sel’s team maintained 31% possession and registered four shots on target, with Victor Halvorsen and Sondre Soerli each scoring a goal.
Viking, on the other hand, comes into this match with a strong run of form, having won nine consecutive games. Their most recent victory was a 2-1 away win against Kristiansund at Nordmore Stadion. During this game, Viking, also known as The Dark Blues, had 46% possession and three shots on goal. Simen Kvia-Egeskog and Henrik Falchener were the goal scorers for Viking.
In their last ten matches, Sarpsborg has recorded three wins, five losses, and two draws. They have averaged 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Their average possession stands at 43.9%, with 375.5 passes and 4.7 corners per match. Opponents have scored an average of 1.6 goals against them from 4.3 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts, and 5.0 corners. Victor Halvorsen leads Sarpsborg with three goals, while Sondre Soerli has recorded three assists.
Viking’s recent record shows nine wins and one loss in their last ten matches. They have averaged 5.7 shots on goal, 14.5 attempts, and 2.9 goals. The Stavanger team has maintained an average of 50.2% possession, 442.8 passes, and 6.4 corners taken. They have conceded an average of 1.0 goals from 10.3 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Peter Christiansen is Viking’s leading scorer with six goals, followed by Simen Kvia-Egeskog with five goals. Zlatko Tripic has provided 13 assists in their last ten games.
Head-to-Head Encounters and Team Statistics
Viking holds an unbeaten record in their last six matches against Sarpsborg. The most recent encounter between the two teams concluded in a 3-3 draw at Sarpsborg Stadion. Across their previous ten head-to-head meetings, Viking has secured six wins, Sarpsborg has two victories, and there have been two draws.
Last season, the league meetings between Sarpsborg 08 and Viking ended in draws. Sarpsborg, however, claimed a victory in a cup fixture against Viking. Sarpsborg 08 finished ninth in the league last season with 41 points. This season, they have shown improvement, with their 2-1 win over Brann being their third victory in their last four matches.
Viking managed to win the league in 2025, accumulating 71 points, narrowly beating Bodo/Glimt by one point. This season, they have maintained their strong performance, despite an initial loss to HamKam and a cup exit to Aalesund. Since then, they have been on a winning streak, including their recent 2-1 away win against Kristiansund.
Sarpsborg’s matches often see both teams scoring, with 64% of their games ending this way, and an average of 2.64 total goals per game. For Viking, 60% of their matches have seen both teams score, with an average of 3.9 total goals per game.
Probable Lineups
The probable starting lineup for Sarpsborg 08 is expected to be in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Leander Oy (goalkeeper), Claus Niyukuri, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Magnar Ødegaard, Anders Hiim, Sander Christiansen, Victor Halvorsen, Sondre Sørli, Andreas Nibe, Noa Williams, and Daniel Karlsbakk.
Viking’s probable lineup is anticipated to be in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation: Belko (goalkeeper), Auklenn, Falkener, Bertelsen, Heggheim, Moi, Eustbø, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Visted, Zlatko Tripic, and Peter Christiansen.
The latest odds suggest Viking has a 59% chance of winning this Eliteserien match, with odds of 1.70. Sarpsborg 08 is seen as having a lower probability of success, with odds of 4.10. A 2-0 victory for Viking has betting odds of 8.00. The option for both teams to score is considered likely, trading at 1.45.
In their last ten home matches, Sarpsborg has four victories, three draws, and three defeats, scoring an average of 1.40 goals and conceding 1.60 per game. Viking has won four of their four away matches recently, and their last ten away games show seven victories, two draws, and one defeat, with an average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per match.
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Source: sportsgambler.com
