Viking vs Sarpsborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 May 2025

Viking Look Great Value

Viking can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Sarpsborg. The odds of -138 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

Viking Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Viking won their last game, beating Haugesund at home. It was a 5-1 victory at Lyse Arena. The Stavanger club enjoyed a remarkable 72% of possession and recorded ten shots on target, while Zlatko Tripic scored a hat-trick.

Sarpsborg 08 have claimed back-to-back road wins. In the previous game, they suffered a 3-2 home defeat against Stromsgodset at Sarpsborg Stadion. Christian Michelsen's team were 51% in the possession stakes and managed six shots on goal, while Daniel Seland Karlsbakk and Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been four wins on the bounce for Viking when playing Sarpsborg. In their last clash, visitors Viking secured a 2-1 victory at Sarpsborg Stadion. The previous 10 matches featuring these teams have led to eight Viking victories and two Sarpsborg wins.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Viking	19	13	3	3	47	26	21	47:26	42
11	Sarpsborg 08	18	5	7	6	28	28	0	28:28	22

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 3.1 goals from 18.8 attempts and 7.1 shots on goal. Viking have had 55.3% possession, 446.8 passes and 8.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.9 corners.

Zlatko Tripic leads the way with 6 goals, Lars-Joergen Salvesen has 4, with Henrik Heggheim and two others on 2. Zlatko Tripic is the leading assists maker with 8.

Sarpsborg have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.8% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 6.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Daniel Seland Karlsbakk on 5, followed by Victor Halvorsen and Frederik Carstensen with 3. Niklas Sandberg, Sondre Oerjasaeter and Stefan Johansen are top assists providers with 2, while Carljohan Eriksson has recorded one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Viking confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Arild Oestboe (GK), Henrik Heggheim, Anders Baertelsen, Henrik Falchener, Jost Urbancic, Joe Bell, Zlatko Tripic, Jakob Segadal Hansen, Sander Svendsen, Edvin Austboe, Peter Christiansen.

Sarpsborg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamour N'diaye (GK), Eirik Wichne, Menno Koch, Franklin Uchenna, Sander Christiansen, Harald Tangen, Aimar Sher, Niklas Sandberg, Frederik Carstensen, Sondre Oerjasaeter, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk.

Viking vs Sarpsborg Prediction & Betting Tips

We think that Viking can win this Eliteserien game and we’re drawn to the odds of -138 which look like value. Our pick is appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Viking vs Sarpsborg league stats:

• Viking have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Viking have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Viking have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Viking to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you think Viking are too short a price on the Full-Time Result market but feel confident about their chances, why not consider the Asian Handicap where you can get bigger odds.

Our Match Prediction

Viking To Win @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Viking 3 - 1 Sarpsborg

There’s the option to wager on Viking to win by a 3-1 scoreline. Odds of +850 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zlatko Tripic to Score +165

Zlatko Tripic (Viking) has registered five goals in his past five Eliteserien matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +165.

Latest Zlatko Tripic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+148

First

+440

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Corners Prediction

Viking Over 6.5 Corners +110

The past five Viking games have seen them awarded an average of 10.40 corners, while Sarpsborg have conceded an average 7.20 corners in their last five away matches. We endorse betting on the +110 that Viking successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Viking

Total

13.00 8.10 4.90

Home

11.50 8.60 2.90

Away

11.60 6.50 5.10

Sarpsborg

Total

10.50 4.30 6.20

Home

9.80 5.50 4.30

Away

11.00 4.30 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-116

Viking Corners

Over 6.5

-105

Under 6.5

-133

Sarpsborg Corners

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-175

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+600

2

+215

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Viking vs Sarpsborg 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Viking Victory

With the bookies giving them a 63% probability of winning, Viking might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -172 price of winning this Eliteserien clash. For those wanting to back Sarpsborg 08, you will find +380 about this outsider.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Eliteserien matches, with the football betting sites offering Viking at -400 and Sarpsborg 08 are priced at +245 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+370

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+165

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-526

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+245

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-112

2 Hcp +1

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+230

Over 2.5

-313

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-286

No

+190

Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson Favourite to Score the First Goal

Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson is the market leader at +440 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson (Viking)

First

+140

Anytime

+440

Zlatko Tripic (Viking)

First

+148

Anytime

+440

Peter Christiansen (Viking)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Nick D'Agostino (Viking)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Sander Svendsen (Viking)

First

+180

Anytime

+540

Simen Kvia-Egeskog (Viking)

First

+205

Anytime

+600

Daniel Karlsbakk (Sarpsborg)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen (Sarpsborg)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jakob Segadal Hansen (Viking)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jo Inge Berget (Sarpsborg)

First

+245

Anytime

+700

Christian Cappis (Viking)

First

+245

Anytime

+750

Frederik Carstensen (Sarpsborg)

First

+295

Anytime

+850

Sondre Örjasaeter (Sarpsborg)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Niklas Sandberg (Sarpsborg)

First

+335

Anytime

+900

Kasper Sætherbø (Viking)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Joe Bell (Viking)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Sondre Flem Bjorshol (Viking)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Viljar Vevatne (Viking)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Harald Nilsen Tangen (Sarpsborg)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Franco Lino (Viking)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Jost Urbancic (Viking)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Peter Reinhardsen (Sarpsborg)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Victor Emanuel Halvorsen (Sarpsborg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Anders Baertelsen (Viking)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Martin Ove Roseth (Viking)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Herman Johan Haugen (Viking)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Gianni Stensness (Viking)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Sander Christiansen (Sarpsborg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Henrik Heggheim (Viking)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Viking vs Sarpsborg Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Viking vs Sarpsborg team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Eliteserien squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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