Sarpsborg 08
- Sarpsborg 08 have won two and lost three of their last five Eliteserien games, with a 2-1 home win against Sandefjord and 2-1 away loss to Stroemsgodset.
- It is a philosophy that has brought some stability to the club in the latter stages of the season, but according to our Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Stavanger prediction, they have won just three of their 10 home games in the league, drawing three and losing four.
Viking Stavanger
- Viking Stavanger are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three and drawing two, including a 1-0 win over Molde FK and 2-2 draw at KFUM Oslo.
- Viking sit second in the table with 49 points from 22 matches while their hosts are 10th with 28.
- Sarpsborg score an average of 1.60 goals per game at home and concede an average of 1.50 while Viking average an impressive 2.27 goals scored per away game and an acceptable 1.45 goals conceded, which will be key factors for this Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Stavanger preview.
Head-to-Head
Viking Stavanger have won two of the last three Eliteserien H2Hs, while the most recent meeting was a 0-0 draw four months ago. When considering Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Stavanger betting tips, form in these match-ups should not be overlooked.
Key Players
- Viking’s 4-3-3 system has plenty of players in advanced positions, which allows them to press with intensity and switch the ball from centre to wide quickly.
- They are also strong in the centre of their front three and can rotate their three forwards to create overloads on the flanks.
- Sarpsborg 08 have a compact 4-3-3 in which their ball-pockets are often packed with players to prevent opponents from penetrating.
- Viking’s Veton Berisha has scored twice in Viking's last five games and is in good form, but Sarpsborg’s Daniel Seland Karlsbakk has two of his team's last four goals in the past five matches.
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Notable players:
- Veton Berisha
- Daniel Seland Karlsbakk
Betting Insights
- Viking are justifiable favorites at -104, while Sarpsborg are at +220 and the draw is +295.
- A Viking Stavanger win is a strong play given the value and the circumstances of the clash, but the Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Stavanger prediction favors backing over 2.5 goals as a good option for those looking for some security in this match-up of attacking vs defensive styles.
Prediction
We will take Viking to secure the win and the three points, which will almost certainly come in an energetic game that could feature over 2.5 goals .
