Sarpsborg vs Viking Prediction 27 September 2025
🔊 In the upcoming Norwegian league match, Sarpsborg face off against Viking, promising an intriguing clash. Sarpsborg have been inconsistent, with wins interspersed with losses. Their defense struggles, conceding an average of 2.6 goals per match over the last ten games. Viking, on the other hand, sit second in the standings, showcasing stability and confidence in attack. They score more than two goals per game and aim to close the gap on the league leaders. This match will be particularly interesting from a tactical standpoint: the hosts will look for opportunities on the counterattack, while the visitors will aim to control possession.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 09 July 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Sarpsborg were the home side):
- possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 1 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Sarpsborg and Viking:
- 27 matches played;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 14, draws - 6;
- goal count - 26 for Sarpsborg, 36 for Viking;
- average first-half total - 0.85, second-half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 2.3.
Head-to-head statistics Sarpsborg - Viking
Sarpsborg Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Norwegian Cup, with Kjelsås hosting Sarpsborg. The game ended in a thrilling 5-5 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Sarpsborg vs Kjelsås):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 8.
Sarpsborg sit in tenth place on the table after 22 rounds. The team has been inconsistent, with three wins and six losses in their last ten matches highlighting their erratic form. Their most recent league outing ended in a deserved defeat, as their level of play was underwhelming. While their attack occasionally shows promise, averaging 1.8 goals per game in recent fixtures, their defense is concerning, conceding an average of 2.6 goals per match.
Match Results: Sarpsborg
Viking Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in the Norwegian Cup, facing off against EIK-Tonsberg as the away side. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Viking.
Here are the match statistics (Viking vs EIK-Tonsberg):
- Possession: 66% vs 34%;
- Corners: 10 vs 0;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 11 vs 6.
Viking appear significantly more confident than their opponents, currently sitting second in the league with an impressive streak of seven wins and just one loss in their last ten matches. The visitors boast an impressive average scoring rate, netting around 2.6 goals per game while conceding only 1.2, thanks to their solid defense. The head-to-head history favors them as well, having won their last five visits to Sarpsborg consecutively.
Match Results: Viking
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 14, draws - 6.
Statistics: Sarpsborg vs Viking
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 7 vs 15;
- win percentage: 32% vs 68%;
- losses: 8 vs 3;
- draws: 7 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 7;
- losses: 6 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Sarpsborg have lost in last 5 home games against Viking (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.96, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.3;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Sarpsborg vs Viking
- average total in the tournament: 3.05 vs 3.68;
- average total goals scored: 1.55 vs 2.36;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.86;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.5;
- Sarpsborg: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Viking: average total away in the tournament - 2.27;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.25) vs 2.6 (away - 2.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Sarpsborg games against Viking.
Prediction on corners
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.32; at home field - 6.3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; at home field - 5.
Viking: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.09, away - 5.64;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.3; away - 5.67.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.48 (1.74 for home team and 1.74 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.54 (1.85 for home team and 1.69 for away team).
Sarpsborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.55; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.
Viking: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.86, away - 2.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.33.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Sarpsborg vs Viking
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Sarpsborg at home - 7 (70%);
- number of BTTS matches for Viking away - 9 (82%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Sarpsborg at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Viking away - 5 (83%).
- Viking have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eliteserien).
- Viking have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (Eliteserien).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and their head-to-head history, Viking are expected to dominate. The hosts have shown inconsistent results and a weak defense, factors that weigh heavily against them when facing a formidable opponent like Viking, who are eager to solidify their position in the title race. A straight win for Viking appears to be the most reasonable bet, given their attacking prowess and solid defense. We anticipate a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Viking.
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