Viking will be expecting to beat Stromsgodset when they welcome them to their home stadium in the Eliteserien on Saturday afternoon. Indeed, the league leaders will be aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table, while the visitors are struggling in the relegation zone as they currently stand second-from-bottom.
Contents
Viking vs Stromsgodset prediction: League leaders to stroll to victory?
Key stats
- Viking are currently enjoying an 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
- Stromsgodset have lost six league games in a row.
- Stromsgodset have conceded a total of 17 goals in those matches, at an average of nearly three per match.
Correct score prediction: Viking 3-0 Stromsgodset
Viking should emerge as comfortable winners here, given their far superior league position and form. Given that Stromsgodset have also failed to score in their previous three games, the hosts should be confident of also keeping a clean sheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Viking big favourites with bookmakers for victory
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As expected, Viking are massive favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points. A draw is the next fancied result according to the implied probabilities, with a Stromsgodset victory rated just below that.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page.
Most recent H2Hs: Viking looking to win three in a row
Viking are looking for their third consecutive H2H win when they take on Stromsgodset. Interestingly, the visitors had gone five previous meetings unbeaten before that, and so can take a little bit of encouragement heading on their travels.
Norway Eliteserien 25/08/24
Viking FK
Stromsgodset
Norway Eliteserien 12/05/24
Stromsgodset
Viking FK
Norway Eliteserien 29/10/23
Stromsgodset
Viking FK
Norway Eliteserien 07/05/23
Viking FK
Stromsgodset
Europe Friendlies 23/02/23
Stromsgodset
Viking FK
Viking preview: Heggheim suspended for hosts
Henrik Heggheim is suspended for Viking and so will play no part in this clash. Both Gianni Stensness and Nicholas D'Agostino are not expected to recover from their respective injuries until later this month.
Predicted lineup: Klaesson (GK); Haugen, Roseth, Falchener, Bjorshol; Hansen, Bell, Askildsen; Tripic, Christiansen & Austbo
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
Stromsgodset preview: Four major absentees for visitors
Stromsgodset have four main injuries in their squad, and all of them are expected to miss out here. Elrik Ulland Andersen, Elias Hoff Melkersen, Jostein Ekeland and Per Kristian Bratveit are all still on the treatment table for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Johansen (GK); Vilsvik, Taaje, Valsvik, Westerlund; Stengel, Heredia-Randen, Ardraa; Silalahi, Mehnert & Farji
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
L
Kristiansund BK
2
Stromsgodset
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
Sarpsborg
2
Stromsgodset
3
Norway Cup 24/04/25
L
Mjondalen
1 (4)
Stromsgodset
1 (3)
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/25
L
SK Brann
2
Stromsgodset
1
Norway Cup 13/04/25
W
Konnerud IL
0
Stromsgodset
5
Player to watch: Zlatko Tripic
Zlatko Tripic is the joint-top scorer in the Eliteserien with no fewer than eight goals so far this season. He also grabbed a brace when the two teams met last time out, in a 5-2 win for Viking in August.
Incidentally, he has not scored in Viking's last four matches, which could be a small cause of concern. Still, Stromsgodset will have plenty to worry about.