Eliteserien
Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 18:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Sarpsborg Stadion
Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Prediction & Stats - Eliteserien 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking carries real history into this round of the Eliteserien.
The two sides meet on 12/07 (Sunday) at Sarpsborg Stadion, 18:15 (UK time).
Read the Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Viking Win
Last updated on 09-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Viking the side to beat, with roughly 22% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eliteserien odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Sarpsborg 08 Preview
Sarpsborg 08 reach this fixture 11 match into their Eliteserien. Here is where Sarpsborg 08 stand:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
1.27 points per game
13 scored, at 1.18 a game
16 conceded, at 1.45 a game
Sarpsborg 08, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, 3 goals
Most assists: Sondre Sørli, 3 assists
Recent results — Sarpsborg 08
29/05/2026 13:00
25/05/2026 11:00
16/05/2026 14:00
09/05/2026 08:00
03/05/2026 08:30
Viking: how they are travelling
Viking come in 10 matches into their Eliteserien.
Here is what De mørkeblå have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.7 points per game
29 scored, at 2.9 a game
10 conceded, at 1 a game
De mørkeblå, season-wide
11 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sander Svendsen, 6 goals
Most assists: Zlatko Tripić, 13 assists
Recent results — De mørkeblå
24/05/2026 12:00
16/05/2026 10:00
10/05/2026 11:00
01/05/2026 12:00
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Viking
Viking have generally come out ahead of Sarpsborg 08 in their recent meetings.
From 27 match(es):
Viking: 14 win(s)
Sarpsborg 08: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking prediction.
Form comparison Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
D
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.2 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 80% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.38 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.55 | 1.57 |
Away Team
Viking
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.7 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.9 | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 2.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.88 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.14 | 1.1 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking
Match: Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking
Competition: Eliteserien
Date: Sunday, 12/07/2026
Kick-off: 18:15 (UK time)
Venue: Sarpsborg Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.3
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
70%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 55%
Cards
3.4
League: 3.58
Corners
13.2
League: 10.58
Home Team
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
D
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.2 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 80% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.38 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.55 | 1.57 |
Away Team
Viking
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.7 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.9 | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 2.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.88 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.14 | 1.1 |
Corners
10.09 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
Viking received +17% more corners than Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien
11.8 / Match
Brann
(5)
Molde
(2)
Vålerenga
(0)
Fredrikstad
(11)
Lillestrøm
(3)
KFUM
(2)
Tromsø
(10)(4)
Kristiansund
(12)
Start
(6)
KFUM
(7)
Rosenborg
(6)
Fredrikstad
(6)
Brann
(3)
FK Bodo/Glimt
Cards
1.36 / Match
+54% Cards / Match
Viking received +54% more cards than Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien
2.1 / Match
Brann
(2)
Molde
(1)
Vålerenga
(0)
Fredrikstad
(4)
Lillestrøm
(2)
KFUM
(3)
Tromsø
(0)(4)
Kristiansund
(2)
Start
(0)
KFUM
(2)
Rosenborg
(2)
Fredrikstad
(1)
Brann
(2)
FK Bodo/Glimt
Goals Scored
1.18 / Match
+146%
Viking is +146% better in terms of goals scored
2.9 / Match
Brann
(2)
Molde
(2)
Vålerenga
(2)
Fredrikstad
(2)
Lillestrøm
(0)
KFUM
(0)
Tromsø
(0)(2)
Kristiansund
(6)
Start
(2)
KFUM
(3)
Rosenborg
(2)
Fredrikstad
(3)
Brann
(5)
FK Bodo/Glimt
Goals Conceded
1.45 / Match
+31%
Sarpsborg 08 condeded +31% more goals than Viking
1 / Match
Brann
(1)
Molde
(1)
Vålerenga
(3)
Fredrikstad
(1)
Lillestrøm
(4)
KFUM
(1)
Tromsø
(1)(1)
Kristiansund
(3)
Start
(0)
KFUM
(0)
Rosenborg
(1)
Fredrikstad
(2)
Brann
(0)
FK Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Viking
|
10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 2.7 |
| 2 |
Tromsø
|
13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 1.92 |
| 3 |
FK Bodo/Glimt
|
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 2.09 |
| 4 |
Lillestrøm
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
Molde
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 1.73 |
| 6 |
HamKam
|
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 1.7 |
| 7 |
Sandefjord
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 8 |
Sarpsborg 08
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 9 |
Vålerenga
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 10 |
Fredrikstad
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 11 |
Brann
|
12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 1.08 |
| 12 |
KFUM
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 13 |
Aalesund
|
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 11 | 1 |
| 14 |
Kristiansund
|
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 11 | 1 |
| 15 |
Rosenborg
|
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 9 | 0.82 |
| 16 |
Start
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 28 | -15 | 7 | 0.58 |
Odds
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