Sarpsborg vs Viking Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2026

Sarpsborg vs Viking Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Viking To Win @ -143

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There’s every reason to get with Viking on the Full-Time Result betting market. It’s entirely possible that the away team will have too much for Sarpsborg and odds of -143 are appealing.

Continue reading for our full Sarpsborg vs Viking betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Sarpsborg vs Viking Preview

Sarpsborg meet Viking at Sarpsborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 13:15 on Sunday 12 July.

Sarpsborg 08 have won back-to-back Eliteserien games. A 2-1 triumph recently occurred away at Brann Stadion when playing Brann. Even Sel's side had just 31% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Victor Halvorsen and Sondre Soerli each scored one goal.

Viking have won nine on the bounce, triumphing 2-1 in their previous game. This was away to Kristiansund at Nordmore Stadion. The Dark Blues were restricted to 46% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Simen Kvia-Egeskog and Henrik Falchener finding the net.

3-3 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Viking boast an unbeaten record in the past six matches against Sarpsborg, with the last encounter ending 3-3 at Sarpsborg Stadion. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six Viking wins, two Sarpsborg victories and two draws.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Viking	10	9	0	1	29	10	19	29:10	27
7	Sarpsborg 08	11	4	2	5	13	16	-3	13:16	14

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Sarpsborg have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. They have averaged 43.9% possession, 375.5 passes and 4.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Victor Halvorsen leads the way with 3 goals, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk has 2, with Sondre Soerli and two others on 1. Sondre Soerli has recorded the most assists with 3.

Viking have won 9 and lost 1, averaging 5.7 shots on goal, 14.5 attempts and 2.9 goals. The Stavanger team average 50.2% possession, 442.8 passes, 6.4 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Peter Christiansen is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Simen Kvia-Egeskog on 5, with Gianni Stensness and two others bagging 3. Zlatko Tripic has managed 13 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sarpsborg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Leander Oy (GK), Claus Niyukuri, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Magnar Ødegaard, Anders Hiim, Sander Christiansen, Victor Halvorsen, Sondre Sørli, Andreas Nibe, Noa Williams, Daniel Karlsbakk.

Viking predicted lineup (4-3-3): Lubomir Belko (GK), Henrik Heggheim, Gianni Stensness, Anders Bærtelsen, Kristoffer Haugen, Tobias Moi, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Kristoffer Askildsen, Zlatko Tripic, Peter Christiansen, Edvin Austbø.

Main Match Prediction

There’s plenty of scope for Viking to triumph in this Eliteserien encounter and we’ll take them to secure a victory. Take the odds of -143 feeling optimistic that a win can be bagged.

The latest Eliteserien injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Viking have won 9 consecutive games.
• Viking have won 17 of their last 20 games.
• Sarpsborg have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Viking.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sarpsborg 0 - 2 Viking

There are betting odds of +700 that Viking land a 2-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Viking Over 5.5 Corners -154

It’s been an average of 7.20 corners for Viking in their past 10 away games, with Sarpsborg conceding over 5.5 corners in the previous three matches. We’re happy to back the -154 when it comes to Viking covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sarpsborg

Total

9.70 4.70 5.00

Home

13.00 5.80 7.20

Away

9.90 3.50 6.40

Viking

Total

11.90 6.40 5.50

Home

11.60 6.80 4.80

Away

11.90 7.20 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-109

Sarpsborg Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-139

Viking Corners

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+107

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+650

2

-204

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Sarpsborg vs Viking Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 59% chance of winning, Viking might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -143 when it comes to this Eliteserien encounter. The +310 means that Sarpsborg 08 are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Viking against Sarpsborg means a full payout at -122 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -222.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+310

2

-143

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+155

2

+115

Double Chance

1X

-100

12

-526

X2

-526

Draw No Bet

1

+210

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-116

2 Hcp -0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-238

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+150

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Sarpsborg have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Viking are four wins from four on their travels. The Dark Blues have racked up seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

It was a 3-3 draw when Sarpsborg last played Viking at Sarpsborg Stadion. The past 7 H2H matches at Sarpsborg Stadion have featured five Viking wins and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sarpsborg Home Stats		4-3-3	3.00	1.40	1.60	5	5	7	3
Viking Away Stats		7-2-1	3.00	1.90	1.10	7	3	7	3

• 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

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Sarpsborg vs Viking Lineups & Team News

Always review the Sarpsborg vs Viking team news before locking in your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eliteserien and the newest injury information.

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