Rosenborg vs Viking Prediction 28 June 2025
๐This weekend promises an exhilarating clash in the Eliteserien as two top teams, Rosenborg and Viking, face off. Both clubs are in fine form, yet their playing styles are markedly different. The hosts, known for their attacking approach, aim to solidify their position at the top of the table, while the visitors showcase defensive confidence and high conversion rates. The outcome of this encounter could significantly impact the league standings, and trends suggest the potential for a goal-fest in this match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 August 2024 and ended with a 2-1 result. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that matchup (Viking were the hosts):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 2 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0.
๐Statistical preview of official encounters between Rosenborg and Viking:
- 36 matches played;
- home wins - 23, away wins - 5, draws - 8;
- goal tally - 75 to 34;
- average goals in the first half - 1.11, in the second half - 1.92;
- average total goals per match - 3.03.
Head-to-head statistics Rosenborg - Viking

Rosenborg Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Norwegian Cup, with Rosenborg playing at home against Sarpsborg. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 14 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 11 vs 4.
Rosenborg currently sit third in the league standings and consistently deliver strong performances at home. Despite recent setbacks, they boast a potent attack that frequently thrills fans, averaging 1.17 goals per game. The team favors ball control and aggressively attacks through the flanks. Historically, Rosenborg remain unbeaten at home against Viking for 18 consecutive matches. However, their defense occasionally falters, which could pose a challenge against such a formidable opponent.
Match Results: Rosenborg

Viking Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Norwegian Cup, where they faced Aalesund away. The match concluded with a 0-1 victory for Viking.
Here are the game statistics (Viking vs Aalesund):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Viking sit at the top of the league, riding high on an impressive five-match winning streak. Their primary strength lies in a solid defense and their ability to swiftly transition from defense to attack-conceding an average of just 0.4 goals over the last ten games highlights the defenders' effectiveness. The club is also renowned for the exceptional chemistry among their forwards: they fear no opponent and can break through any defense.
Match Results: Viking
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 11; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.11;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.78, while the visitors net 0.33.
First-Half Stats: Rosenborg (home) vs Viking (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 3 (50%) vs 3 (50%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- draws: 3 (50%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1.83;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.8) vs 1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.2).
- Rosenborg have won the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games against Viking (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- home team wins - 23, away team wins - 5, draws - 8.
Statistics: Rosenborg vs Viking
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 13;
- wins: 6 vs 10;
- win percentage: 50% vs 77%;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 9;
- losses: 3 vs 0;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Viking won with a +1.5 handicap in 39 of last 40 games.
- Viking won with a +1.5 handicap in 34 of last 35 games (Eliteserien).
- Viking won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 away games.
- Viking won with a +1.5 handicap in 19 of last 20 away games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.08, the guests - 0.94;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.03;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Rosenborg vs Viking
- average total in the tournament: 2.08 vs 4.08;
- average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 2.85;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.92;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 1.92;
- Rosenborg: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Viking: average total away in the tournament - 2.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.75) vs 2.5 (away - 2.71).
- Viking have scored under 1.5 goals in last 10 away games against Rosenborg (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
Rosenborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.58; at home field - 7.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 7.75.
Viking: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.54, away - 6.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.5; away - 6.29.
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Rosenborg games against Viking (Eliteserien).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.94 (1.47 for home team and 1.47 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.55 (1.11 for home team and 1.44 for away team).
Rosenborg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.92; at home - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.5.
Viking: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.69, away - 1.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.43.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 36;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home teamโs field - 9 times.
Statistics: Rosenborg vs Viking
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Rosenborg at home - 2 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Viking away - 4 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Rosenborg at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Viking away - 2 (29%).
โญ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are delivering impressive performances: Rosenborg are strong at home, while Viking continue to lead with outstanding away form. Given the clubs' goal-scoring statistics, we can anticipate an exciting match with plenty of chances at both ends. The trend suggests that the over 2.5 goals is often hit in their head-to-head encounters-this option seems the most likely bet considering the current odds and the form of the opponents.