Viking vs Rosenborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Viking vs Rosenborg

Viking host Rosenborg in this Norwegian Eliteserien encounter at Lyse Arena, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Why Viking Can Claim the Win

We really like Viking at odds of -141 with BetMGM to beat Rosenborg, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

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Teams Drew 1-1 in Last H2H Encounter

Viking have triumphed in back-to-back Eliteserien games. The latest of these was on the road where Sandefjord were beaten 2-1 at Jotun Arena. The Dark Blues enjoyed 48% possession and four shots on target, while Zlatko Tripic and Fredrik Carson Pedersen (own goal) each scored one goal.

In their most recent encounter, Viking drew 1-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Rosenborg lost on their travels in their previous Eliteserien game. KFUM won 4-1 at KFUM Arena. Alfred Johansson's side were restricted to 42% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Dino Islamovic finding the net.

The last outing involving Rosenborg saw them lose 4-1 when hosting Mainz 05 in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 draw when Rosenborg and Viking last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at Lerkendal Stadion. Rosenborg have five wins from the past 10 H2H games, with two draws and three Viking victories also happening.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Viking	26	18	5	3	66	34	32	66:34	59
8	Rosenborg	26	9	9	8	36	37	-1	36:37	36

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Viking have had 46.3% possession, 388.0 passes and 5.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while earning 4.4 corners.

Peter Christiansen is the top goalscorer with 4, Zlatko Tripic has 3, with Anders Baertelsen and two other players on 2. Zlatko Tripic has made the most assists with 4.

RBK have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.6% possession, 457.3 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts.

Dino Islamovic got 8 goals, Marius Broholm notched 2, while Aslak Fonn Witry and two other players scored 1. Emil Konradsen Ceide has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Viking confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Arild Oestboe (GK), Sondre Bjoershol, Henrik Falchener, Martin Roseth, Kristoffer Haugen, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Kristoffer Askildsen, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Zlatko Tripic, Veton Berisha, Edvin Austboe.

Rosenborg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Sander Tangvik (GK), Aslak Fonn Witry, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide, Tomas Nemcik, Ulrik Yttergaard Jenssen, Santeri Vaeaenaenen, Ole Kristian Selnaes, Simen Bolkan Nordli, Jesper Reitan-Sunde, Dino Islamovic, Emil Konradsen Ceide.

Viking vs Rosenborg Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Viking vs Rosenborg tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our opinion is that Viking will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the -141 for this Eliteserien game. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Eliteserien form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Viking vs Rosenborg league stats:

• Viking have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Viking have won 10 of their last 15 games at home.
• Viking have won 2 consecutive games.
• RBK have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Viking to Win Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Viking 3 - 1 Rosenborg

We’re predicting Viking to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dino Islamovic to Score +165

Dino Islamovic (Rosenborg) has scored at least one goal in four straight Eliteserien matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +165 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Dino Islamovic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+420

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Corners Prediction

Viking Under 5.5 Corners +110

In their past four games, Viking have not covered the 5.5 corners line, while the previous six Rosenborg away matches have involved them conceding under 5.5 corners. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of +110 for this Viking Team Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Viking

Total

9.90 5.50 4.40

Home

13.70 9.80 3.90

Away

10.30 5.60 4.70

Rosenborg

Total

9.70 5.30 4.40

Home

12.10 7.50 4.60

Away

8.70 4.80 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-139

Under 10.5

-102

Viking Corners

Over 5.5

-156

Under 5.5

+108

Rosenborg Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+700

2

+180

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Viking vs Rosenborg 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.

Bookies Have Viking as Favourites

Viking are available at -109 to come away with a triumph in this Eliteserien clash, meaning a 52% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Rosenborg have been priced up at +240.

Viking are -115 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -118 for Rosenborg +0.5 and get the draw on your side.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. BTTS Yes is on offer at -208 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+320

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+150

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-500

X2

-127

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-115

2 Hcp +0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+143

Dino Islamovic Favourite to Score the First Goal

Dino Islamovic is available at +155 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +420 to find the net first.

Dino Islamovic (Rosenborg)

First

+155

Anytime

+420

Zlatko Tripic (Viking)

First

+155

Anytime

+430

Veton Berisha (Viking)

First

+165

Anytime

+475

Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson (Viking)

First

+175

Anytime

+475

Peter Christiansen (Viking)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Sander Svendsen (Viking)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Nick D'Agostino (Viking)

First

+225

Anytime

+650

Ole Christian Saeter (Rosenborg)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Simen Bolkan Nordli (Rosenborg)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Simen Kvia-Egeskog (Viking)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Noah Jean Holm (Rosenborg)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Jakob Segadal Hansen (Viking)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Ruben Kristensen Alte (Viking)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Jesper Reitan-Sunde (Rosenborg)

First

+335

Anytime

+900

Emil Konraadsen Ceide (Rosenborg)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Viljar Vevatne (Viking)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Kristoffer Askildsen (Viking)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Joe Bell (Viking)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Sondre Flem Bjorshol (Viking)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Kristoffer Haugen (Viking)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Iver Fossum (Rosenborg)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Santeri Väänänen (Rosenborg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Anders Baertelsen (Viking)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Ole Kristian Selnaes (Rosenborg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Gianni Stensness (Viking)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Herman Johan Haugen (Viking)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Adrian Nilsen Pereira (Rosenborg)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Martin Ove Roseth (Viking)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Henrik Heggheim (Viking)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Tomas Nemcik (Rosenborg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Six Viking Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Viking have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Rosenborg haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches on the road. The Trondheim club have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The past meeting at Lyse Arena saw Viking defeat Rosenborg 4-2. It’s been three Viking wins, two draws and one Rosenborg victory in the past 6 H2H meetings at Lyse Arena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Viking Home Stats		6-2-2	4.30	2.90	1.40	8	2	6	4
Rosenborg Away Stats		4-2-4	3.10	1.40	1.70	6	4	4	6

• 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

Viking vs Rosenborg Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Viking vs Rosenborg team news before placing your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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