Sarpsborg 08 FF
Football Norway - Eliteserien Sarpsborg Stadion Sat 27 Sep 12:00
Viking FK
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Sarpsborg vs Viking

Sarpsborg host Viking in this Norwegian Eliteserien fixture at Sarpsborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Let’s Gamble on Viking

Viking are capable of delivering a nice payout when they clash with Sarpsborg and the price of +102 really stands out. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the best route to a potential return.

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7 Viking Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Sarpsborg 08 were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Stromsgodset at Marienlyst Stadion. Sander Nyland's side had four shots on target and enjoyed 57% possession, while Jesper Taaje (own goal) bagged the goal.

Viking won their previous game, beating Molde at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Lyse Arena. The Dark Blues enjoyed 51% possession and seven shots on goal, with Simen Kvia-Egeskog finding the net in the 61st minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Viking are unbeaten in the past five games against Sarpsborg, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Lyse Arena. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved seven Viking wins, one draw and two Sarpsborg victories.

Eliteserien G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Viking logo Viking 28 20 5 3 71 35 36 71:35 65
11 Sarpsborg 08 logo Sarpsborg 08 28 9 8 11 44 50 -6 44:50 35
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Sarpsborg – Last 10 League Games

Sarpsborg have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts. Sander Nyland's team have averaged 52.2% possession, 454.9 passes and 7.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.1 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Top scorer Daniel Seland Karlsbakk has found the net 5 times, Jo Inge Berget 4, with Peter Reinhardsen and Sondre Oerjasaeter both scoring 1. The top assist makers are Eirik Wichne, Daniel Job and Peter Reinhardsen, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Viking – Last 10 League Games

Viking have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.9% possession, 421.8 passes, 7.1 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

Peter Christiansen has scored 4 goals, followed by Veton Berisha, Zlatko Tripic, Anders Baertelsen and Jakob Segadal Hansen on 2. Zlatko Tripic has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sarpsborg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamour N'diaye (GK), Eirik Wichne, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Menno Koch, Mohanad Jeahze, Aimar Sher, Anders Trondsen, Sondre Soerli, Victor Halvorsen, Peter Reinhardsen, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk.

Viking confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristoffer Klaesson (GK), Sondre Bjoershol, Henrik Falchener, Martin Roseth, Kristoffer Haugen, Kristoffer Askildsen, Joe Bell, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Zlatko Tripic, Peter Christiansen, Edvin Austboe.

Sarpsborg vs Viking Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Sarpsborg vs Viking with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Viking look like a standout wager for this Eliteserien clash as we’re expecting them to triumph. You can get a price of +102 that the visitors secure a win and this looks like value on the basis of the latest team news and stats.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Eliteserien data is helpful.

Key Sarpsborg vs Viking league stats:

  • Viking have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Viking have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Sarpsborg have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Sarpsborg have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Sarpsborg have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Viking.
Viking to Win Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Veton Berisha to Score +160 BetMGM logo

Veton Berisha (Viking) has managed two goals in his past four Eliteserien matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +160 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Viking Under 6.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

Viking have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in eight straight away games, while Sarpsborg have conceded less than 6.5 corners in 9 of the past 10 home matches. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -139 for this Viking wager.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sarpsborg Logo Sarpsborg
Total
12.70 7.40 5.30
Home
10.10 6.30 3.80
Away
13.80 7.10 6.70
Viking Logo Viking
Total
11.50 7.10 4.40
Home
15.20 10.80 4.40
Away
9.80 5.50 4.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Viking +102
Both Team To Score Yes -278
Anytime Goalscorer Veton Berisha +160

Our same-game multi selections include Viking to triumph, both teams to score together with Veton Berisha (Viking) to find the net at any time.

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Sarpsborg vs Viking Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Viking Trading at Shorter Odds Than Sarpsborg

Some will want to go ahead and back Viking at -118 to win this Eliteserien encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 54% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you’re searching for a different slant, Sarpsborg 08 are available at +255.

Viking are -125 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Sarpsborg +0.5 at -109 instead.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -278 on the BTTS market.

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Zlatko Tripic Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find Zlatko Tripic at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +135 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals
Zlatko Tripic (Viking)
First
+135
Anytime
+400
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Daniel Karlsbakk (Sarpsborg)
First
+143
Anytime
+450
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Veton Berisha (Viking)
First
+150
Anytime
+475
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Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson (Viking)
First
+170
Anytime
+550
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Sarpsborg Stadion
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Previous Five H2H Sarpsborg Stadion Clashes Have Involved Viking Beating Sarpsborg

Sarpsborg have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Viking haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. Morten Jensen's side have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

In the last meeting at Sarpsborg Stadion, Viking defeated Sarpsborg by a 2-1 scoreline. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Sarpsborg Stadion have featured five Viking victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sarpsborg logo Sarpsborg Home Stats 3-3-4 3.10 1.60 1.50 6 4 7 3
Viking logo Viking Away Stats 7-2-1 3.70 2.40 1.30 7 3 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Sarpsborg logo Sarpsborg League Stats
Viking logo Viking League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sarpsborg vs Viking Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Sarpsborg vs Viking team news before you bet. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eliteserien along with the latest injury news.

Sarpsborg 08 Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Viking Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sarpsborg 08 Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Mamour N'diaye
32 Eirik Wichne 13 Bjoern Inge Utvik 2 Menno Koch 3 Mohanad Jeahze
6 Aimar Sher 4 Anders Trondsen
28 Sondre Soerli 22 Victor Halvorsen 20 Peter Reinhardsen
11 D. Seland Karlsbakk
13 Kristoffer Klaesson
18 Sondre Bjoershol 25 Henrik Falchener 4 Martin Roseth 23 Kristoffer Haugen
19 Kristoffer Askildsen 8 Joe Bell 26 Simen Kvia-Egeskog
10 Zlatko Tripic 20 Peter Christiansen 17 Edvin Austboe

Viking Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Sarpsborg 08 Substitutes

  • 7Alagie Sanyang
  • 8Sander Christiansen
  • 10Harald Tangen
  • 15Michael Opoku
  • 17H. Gikling Bruseth
  • 19S. Aron Gudjohnsen
  • 21Anders Hiim
  • 31Haavar Jenssen
  • 33Andreas Nibe

Viking Substitutes

  • 1Arild Oestboe
  • 5Henrik Heggheim
  • 6Gianni Stensness
  • 7Sander Svendsen
  • 9Nicholas D'Agostino
  • 14R. Kristensen Alte
  • 21Anders Baertelsen
  • 28Hilmir Mikaelsson
  • 33Jakob Segadal Hansen

Previous Sarpsborg Lineups

21 Sep Eliteserien
Stromsgodset 2-1 Sarpsborg 08
14 Sep Eliteserien
Sarpsborg 08 2-1 Sandefjord
31 Aug Eliteserien
HamKam 1-3 Sarpsborg 08
25 Aug Eliteserien
Sarpsborg 08 0-1 Kristiansund
17 Aug Eliteserien
Valerenga 4-0 Sarpsborg 08
10 Aug Eliteserien
Haugesund 3-2 Sarpsborg 08

Previous Viking Lineups

21 Sep Eliteserien
Viking 1-0 Molde
14 Sep Eliteserien
KFUM 2-2 Viking
31 Aug Eliteserien
Viking 2-1 Rosenborg
13 Aug Europa Conference League
Basaksehir 1-1 Viking
10 Aug Eliteserien
Sandefjord 1-2 Viking
07 Aug Europa Conference League
Viking 1-3 Basaksehir

Injuries & Suspensions

Sarpsborg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Eirik Wichne Yellow cards
Mohanad Jeahze Yellow cards
Alagie Sanyang Foot
Frederik Carstensen Illness
Viking Injury Table
Type Name Info
Henrik Falchener Knock
Martin Roseth Head
Yann-Erik de Lanlay Lower leg
Veton Berisha Head
Norway FlagEliteserien Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Viking 28 20 5 3 71:35 65
2 Bodo/Glimt 28 20 4 4 78:27 64
3 Brann 28 16 5 7 52:41 53
4 Tromso 28 16 3 9 46:35 51
5 Fredrikstad 28 11 9 8 38:29 42
6 Sandefjord 28 13 3 12 47:40 42
7 Valerenga 28 12 4 12 45:45 40
8 Rosenborg 28 10 9 9 39:41 39
9 Molde 28 11 3 14 42:41 36
10 KFUM 28 8 11 9 41:37 35
11 Sarpsborg 08 28 9 8 11 44:50 35
12 HamKam 28 9 7 12 36:44 34
13 Kristiansund 28 9 7 12 33:53 34
14 Bryne 28 7 7 14 33:52 28
15 Stromsgodset 28 6 2 20 35:60 20
16 Haugesund 28 2 3 23 21:71 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Viking 14 11 2 1 38:14 35
2 Bodo/Glimt 14 11 1 2 45:11 34
3 Sandefjord 14 10 1 3 29:12 31
4 Brann 14 9 3 2 28:18 30
5 Tromso 14 9 1 4 23:13 28
6 Valerenga 14 8 3 3 28:18 27
7 Fredrikstad 14 7 4 3 24:15 25
8 Rosenborg 14 6 6 2 21:12 24
9 Molde 14 7 1 6 25:19 22
10 Bryne 14 6 4 4 21:21 22
11 HamKam 14 6 3 5 22:22 21
12 KFUM 14 5 5 4 25:20 20
13 Kristiansund 14 5 4 5 18:21 19
14 Sarpsborg 08 14 4 4 6 23:26 16
15 Stromsgodset 14 3 1 10 14:29 10
16 Haugesund 14 1 2 11 10:36 5