Eliteserien leaders Viking will be challenged by fourth-place Fredrikstad for all three points in a top-four clash at Lyse Arena in Stravanger on Sunday, 22 June.
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Viking vs Fredrikstad prediction: Viking win on the cards
Key stats
- Viking have lost just once across their 12 league games so far (W9, D2).
- The hosts are unbeaten at home in six league games (W4, D2).
- Fredrikstad have lost two of their four away league matches (W1, D1).
- The Aristokratene have secured just one points in their last three games.
Correct score prediction: Viking 3-1 Fredrikstad
Viking enter this clash in high spirits following their seventh successive victory in all competitions, as they prepare to host a struggling Fredrikstad at Viking Stadion. Sitting atop Eliteserien with 29 points, albeit having played an extra game over SK Brann and Rosenborg, Bjarte Aarsheim and Morten Jensen’s side show no signs of slowing down.
Fresh off ending a two-game skid with a 1-1 draw against Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad face a daunting task against the league leaders. Andreas Hagen’s side will need a monumental effort to avoid being burned by Viking’s impressive form.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The dark blues cast shadow over the visitors
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
Viking’s strong form shows no sign of slowing down, as indicated by bookmakers. With favourable odds of 4/7 (1.57) – suggesting a majority 63.6% probability of victory – the hosts are strong contenders to pick up all three points at home for the fifth time this campaign.
Fredrikstad, meanwhile, are less likely to end up victorious despite halting their three-game losing streak across all competitions. Bookies price the Aristocrats with odds of 17/5 (4.40), meaning Fredrikstad only have a 22.7% chance of returning home triumphant.
One can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A tight affair
The last meeting between the two was in a friendly back in March, with Viking winning the clash 2-0. Fredrikstad claimed bragging rights in their last home H2H, edging Viking 3-2 last season, while the reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw.
Norway Eliteserien 22/09/24
Fredrikstad
Viking FK
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/24
Viking FK
Fredrikstad
Europe Friendlies 03/03/24
Viking FK
Fredrikstad
Norway Cup 07/06/23
Fredrikstad
Viking FK
Viking preview: A handful missing
Although Viking have a favourable probability to overcome Fredrikstad, they will play without the likes of Nicholas D’Agostino, Gianni Stensness and Martin Roseth. Sander Svendsen, Tobias Moi and Yann-Erik de Lanlay are also expected to miss the clash.
Predicted lineup: Klaesson (GK), Vevatne, Falchener, Heggheim, Baertelsen, Hansen, Bell, Cappis, Tripic, Austbo & Mikaelsson
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Haugesund
1
Viking FK
4
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Moss
0
Viking FK
1
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
D
Sarpsborg
0
Viking FK
0
Norway Eliteserien 30/04/25
W
Haugesund
1
Viking FK
5
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Tromso
4
Viking FK
4
Fredrikstad preview: Keeping pace with the top four
Hagen’s men's pursuit of a first victory since beating KFUM Oslo last month will be without Bjartalid and Kvile Sigurd.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Fall, Fredriksen, Woledzi, Rafn, Molde, Owusu, Faraas, Shein, Holten & Sorlokk
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Kristiansund BK
0
Fredrikstad
1
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Pors Grenland
1
Fredrikstad
3
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Haugesund
0
Fredrikstad
0
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Flint
0
Fredrikstad
5
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/25
W
Sandefjord
1
Fredrikstad
3
Player to Watch: Zlatko Tripic
Eliteserien top scorer Tripic has been perhaps Viking’s most important asset this season, with the Norwegian registering eight goals and six assists in 12 games.
With five goal contributions (G3, A2) in as many previous appearances, Tripic could do the damage needed to usurp a faltering Fredrikstad backline.