Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction & Betting Tips - Eliteserien
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Football Predictions
Viking will continue their Eliteserien title defence this Saturday when they host Sarpsborg in the 17th round of matches. Having played a game less, Viking are second in the standings and five slots ahead of Sarpsborg. Revenge will be high on Viking’s agenda here, but with the teams' head-to-head records, our prediction backs shared spoils.
The champions haven’t lost in the four matches coming after their defeat to Sarpsborg. The 1-0 away loss stands as Viking’s second defeat in the league this season.
A 3-0 win at IK Start last week saw Viking record their first clean sheet in seven league games. It is their home form that will offer the most inspiration here, Stavanger having won each of their last six home matches.
Sarpsborg are clearly the underdogs, arriving for this match trailing Viking by 15 points. That will not be on their minds, though, as they have been one of Viking’s toughest opponents in recent times.
They beat the champions in their last meeting, and they come into this encounter unbeaten in four encounters against Viking. Bjarte Aarsheim’s men are on a six-game undefeated run, with four wins in that period.
Their 3-3 draw with Molde last time out was their second in three league outings. However, their away form isn’t great, Sarpsborg having recorded just one win in the last seven in the league.
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Viking FK v Sarpsborg 08 Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.37 | 5.2 | 6.2 |
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1.39 | 5.42 | 6.91 |
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1.38 | 5.35 | 6.85 |
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1.38 | 5.35 | 6.85 |
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1.38 | 5.35 | 6.85 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Viking FK and Sarpsborg 08?
Our prediction for the Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/08/2026 between Viking FK and Sarpsborg 08 in Eliteserien :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 64.25% for a win of Viking FK against Sarpsborg 08 with odds of 1.4 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 is 19.15% with odds of 5.5 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 16.6% chance ⭐ for a win of Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking FK with odds of 7.5 at LSbet.
Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 Form
Viking FK and Sarpsborg 08's standings in the Eliteserien
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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37 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | +23 |
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7
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22 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -1 |
Viking FK and Sarpsborg 08 Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Eliteserien
26 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
22 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
18 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
12 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
3 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
16 May 2026 - Eliteserien
1 May 2026 - Eliteserien
18 Apr 2026 - Eliteserien
11 Apr 2026 - Eliteserien
25 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Eliteserien
26 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
22 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
12 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
3 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - Eliteserien
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Eliteserien
26 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
18 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
12 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
29 May 2026 - Eliteserien
25 May 2026 - Eliteserien
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
12 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
25 May 2026 - Eliteserien
9 May 2026 - Eliteserien
19 Apr 2026 - Eliteserien
15 Apr 2026 - Eliteserien
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Eliteserien
18 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
29 May 2026 - Eliteserien
16 May 2026 - Eliteserien
3 May 2026 - Eliteserien
26 Apr 2026 - Eliteserien
Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
12 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
1 Mar 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
27 Sept 2025 - Eliteserien
9 Jul 2025 - NM Cup
4 May 2025 - Eliteserien
27 Oct 2024 - Eliteserien
Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
L. Belko
DefenderH. Haugen
V. Auklend
F. Botnen
MidfielderJ. Hansen
O. Visted
ForwardN. Fuglestad
R. Postema
R. Alte
C. Eriksson
DefenderM. Eidal
E. Wichne
MidfielderM. Svenningsen-Gronn
B. Gueye
V. Halvorsen
O. Skarsem
ForwardM. Opoku
C. Mmaee
Most goals and assists
Viking FK
Sarpsborg 08
P. Christiansen
(8 Goals)
D. Seland Karlsbakk
(5 Goals)
Z. Tripic
(12 Assists)
C. Niyukuri
(4 Assists)
Viking FK - Sarpsborg 08 Key Points
- Sarpsborg are unbeaten in their last three away league matches.
- Two of Sarpsborg’s last three league outings ended in draws.
- Sarpsborg are unbeaten in their last four games against Viking.
- Viking failed to win in three of their last five home games against Sarpsborg.
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Our Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction
Viking may come into this encounter as the favorites but past experiences indicate it will not be an easy outing. Coming at a time the champions are looking to reclaim their league lead adds to the pressure. Sarpsborg are carving an identity as Viking’s bogey team, and here they will be keen on extending their unbeaten record in this fixture to five.
Their last visit here ended in a draw, and they are coming off back-to-back draws in their latest two away games. Going by the teams’ recent records, our prediction for Viking v Sarpsborg is for a draw.
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