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On Sunday, Sarpsborg will host league leaders Viking in an exciting Eliteserien match at Sarpsborg Stadion.
The home side are aiming to find consistency under head coach Even Sel in the league following their poor results.
On the other hand, the away team are currently dominating the league under the guidance of Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen.
We expect a classic battle, with both clubs desperate to secure all three points as the mid-season intensity begins to peak.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sarpsborg vs. Viking key stats
- Sarpsborg have not kept a clean sheet in 10 consecutive league matches.
- Viking are currently ranked first in the division on their travels, winning their last four away league games in a row.
- Viking have scored two or more goals in their last seven league games in a row.
Sarpsborg vs. Viking preview: Visitors looking to extend winning streak in the league
Sarpsborg vs. Viking — Tale of the Tape
| Sarpsborg | vs | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 1st |
| 14 | Points | 27 |
| 13 | Goals For | 29 |
| 16 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 10th/6th | Home / Away Rank | 2nd/1st |
Sarpsborg are aiming for a top-four finish and a return to European competition, despite their inconsistency in the league.
Their campaign began slowly, with just one win from their opening seven league matches, but they have turned a corner since early May, winning three of their last four games.
That improved run has lifted Sel's side to seventh in the Eliteserien standings, five points adrift of fourth-placed Lillestrom.
Back-to-back home victories over Fredrikstad and Molde have boosted confidence, and they will be hoping for a third straight win.
However, Sarpsborg have won only three of their 12 home league meetings with Viking and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 top-flight matches.
Eliteserien champions Viking remain the benchmark in Norway after ending a 34-year wait for the title last season.
The Dark Blues have been dominant in 2026, winning nine consecutive league matches since an opening-day defeat to HamKam, with Kristiansund their latest victims.
Viking sit top of the table, two points ahead of Tromso despite having played three games fewer than their rivals.
They travel to Sarpsborg Stadion unbeaten in their last seven league visits, although they were knocked out there in last season's Norwegian Cup semi-finals.
Sarpsborg vs. Viking form guide & betting tips
| Sarpsborg | vs | Viking |
|---|---|---|
LWLWW |
Form | WWWWW |
| 9 | Points | 15 |
| 4th | Form Table | 1st |
| 8 | Goals For | 15 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 5 |
WLWWL |
Form (All Comps) | WWWWD |
Whispers predicts: Sarpsborg 1-2 Viking
The current championship form of Viking have made them favourites to win this encounter.
With nine league wins in a row, the visitors have proved to be far too strong for the vast majority of Eliteserien opponents.
Meanwhile, Sarpsborg's defence has been too fragile, failing to keep a clean sheet in ten consecutive matches.
The bookmakers have priced an away victory for Viking at 8/11 (1.73), while a home win for Sarpsborg is currently valued at 13/5 (3.60).
A draw is also priced at 14/5 (3.80), suggesting that the bookmakers believe a split of the points is just as unlikely as a home surprise.
The odds of 10/21 (1.48) for over 2.5 goals and both teams to score are given at 10/21 (1.48). Another option is the goalscorer option, with Peter Christiansen to score anytime given at 11/10 (2.10).
> Away to win at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 10/21 (1.48) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 10/21 (1.48) | Likelihood: Possible
> Peter Christiansen to score at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable