It's elite football in the Eliteserien on as Viking FK lock horns with Sarpsborg 08 at Lyse Arena — kick-off at . Both clubs know what it takes to compete at the highest level, and the numbers back that up. Viking FK (2.) have conceded just goals per game on average and won their last match 1 - 2 against Kristiansund BK. In the last 6 months they have won 9 of their 10 games. Sarpsborg 08 (6.) won 1 - 2 against SK Brann and have averaged goals per game this season. Crunching all the data, our AI model gives a 65% probability to Viking FK winning and underlining their quality at this level.
Our Best Betting Tips for Matchday 17 of the Eliteserien
Three-Way BetViking FK65%3/8·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals75%1/3·PalmslotsT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipSarpsborg 08 +1.5 Goals54%11/12·ZizobetT&C's apply | +18
Latest expert prediction with statistical analysis
Three-Way BetViking FK 65% · X 18% · Sarpsborg 08 17%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 65% · No 35%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 75% · Under 25%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 55% · Under 45%Correct Score2-19%3-18%3-07%
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ProbabilityViking FK65%Draw18%Sarpsborg 0817%
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Viking FK Form
Last 5 games
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The most recent game for Viking FK saw them take on Kristiansund BK, with the match ending 1 - 2. The win is a timely confidence boost ahead of this next fixture. They head into this Eliteserien fixture at Lyse Arena on looking to build on recent performances.
The last 6 months have seen Viking FK play 10 competitive matches, winning 9 and losing 1. Of their 5 home games during this stretch, they have won 5 and lost . They have scored 29 goals at home and away combined, conceding 10.
Over their last 10 matches, Viking FK have found the net 29 times — that's 2.9 goals per game on average. They have conceded 10 goals in the same span, with their home form showing 5 wins and defeats from 5 home fixtures.
Sarpsborg 08 Form
Last 5 games
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The most recent game for Sarpsborg 08 saw them take on SK Brann, with the match ending 1 - 2. The win is a timely confidence boost as they head to Lyse Arena. They now make the trip to Lyse Arena for this Eliteserien clash.
In the last 6 months, Sarpsborg 08 have played 11 games, winning 4 of them. Their away record in that period reads 2 wins and 4 defeats from 6 matches on the road. Offensively, they have netted 13 goals while conceding 16 – a defensive average of 1.45 per game.
Looking at Sarpsborg 08's recent run of 11 games, they have netted 13 goals at a rate of 1.18 per game. Defensively, they have let in 16 goals over the same period. Away from home specifically, Sarpsborg 08 have won 2 and lost 4 of their 6 away games in this stretch.
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Eliteserien
Eliteserien Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FK Bodø/Glimt | 16 | 30 | 38 |
| 2 | Viking FK Home | 15 | 23 | 37 |
| 3 |  Tromsø IL | 15 | 11 | 31 |
| · · · 1 place · · · | ||||
| 5 |  Molde FK | 14 | 6 | 23 |
| 6 | Sarpsborg 08 Away | 14 | -1 | 21 |
| 7 |  Ham-Kam | 15 | -3 | 21 |
Last Meetings
09/27/2025
Sarpsborg 08
Viking FK
Viking FK
3-3
07/09/2025
Sarpsborg 08
Viking FK
Viking FK
1-0
05/04/2025
Viking FK
Sarpsborg 08
Sarpsborg 08
0-0
10/27/2024
Sarpsborg 08
Viking FK
Viking FK
1-2
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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