* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Free Predictions for Haugesund vs Viking
Third from bottom Haugesund go in search of the win that could take them right into mid-table when they play host to Viking on Saturday. However, the visitors are the favourites to win with the bookmakers and currently sit third in the table, 6pts behind the league leaders Lillestrom.
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Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score
We're predicting goals in this game as three of the last four competitive and non-competitive meetings between these two clubs have seen both teams score, while three of their last five head-to-heads have produced over 2.5 goals. Both teams have also scored in each of both club's last five fixtures and five of Haugesund's and four of Viking's last six outings in league and cup have witnessed at least three goals scored.
Viking to Win
We have decided to back Viking to win this weekend as they have outplayed Haugesund in all departments so far this season. The visitors have won three of their last five meetings with Haugesund in all competitions, including friendlies, while the hosts are without a win in their last four fixtures and have lost three of their last five home games.
Haugesund vs Viking: Stats, Markets & Odds
Last Five - Haugesund
25/05/23
Norway Cup Norway
Staal Ju00f8rpeland
Haugesund
1
2
W
16/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Rosenborg
Haugesund
1
0
L
13/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Valerenga
Haugesund
1
1
D
07/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Aalesund
Haugesund
0
0
D
30/04/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sarpsborg
Haugesund
0
0
D
Last Five - Viking FK
24/05/23
Norway Cup Norway
Forus og Gausel IL
Viking FK
0
5
W
16/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Odd BK
Viking FK
2
3
W
13/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Sandefjord
Viking FK
1
2
W
07/05/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Stromsgodset
Viking FK
1
1
D
30/04/23
Norway Eliteserien ELI
Ham-Kam
Viking FK
3
7
W
Haugesund face tough test at home
Haugesund were away at Tromso at the weekend where the two sides played out a goalless draw in the opening forty-five minutes. The second half did improve when a penalty from Ndour put Haugesund in front in the 48th minute but the visitors couldn't see their way to victory and ended up conceding an equaliser to Nilsen in the 89th minute which made the final scoreline 1-1.
Haugesund Predicted Lineup: Selvik, Reese, Pedersen, Walstad, Bærtelsen, Sande, Eskesen, Krygård, Therkildsen, Zafeiris & Ndour
Viking might have had the home advantage in their last game but it really didn't help them against Sandefjord. Lokberg fired Viking in front in the 44th minute and the hosts lead 1-0 at the interval. However, Ofkir equalised for the visitors just after the hour mark and a goal from Tveter put Sandefjord 2-1 up. Viking had no reply and ended up losing a game they really should have won.
Viking Predicted Lineup: Gunnarsson, Vevatne, Bjørshol, Brekalo, Pattynama, Løkberg, Friðjónsson, Solbakken, Berisha, Kabran & Sebulonsen
Team News
Haugesund: Sondre Liseth is the main injury concern for the hosts and is expected to return to full training in late June.
Viking: Zlatko Tripic and Sondre Auklend are both doubts for the visitors due to injury.
FAQ – Haugesund vs Viking
- Who are the favourites to win? – Viking are the bookmaker's selection to win.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Viking 5-1 Haugesund.
- What time is kick-off? – 15:00 GMT, 16:00 CET.
