Viking and Sarpsborg 08 face each other in an official match of the 2026 Eliteserien season. The game takes place at SR-Bank Arena on Saturday, 08/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for De mørkeblå vs Sarpsborg 08, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Viking vs Sarpsborg 08
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Viking Win
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De mørkeblå preview
Viking comes into the match having played 15 games in the Eliteserien so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.47 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Viking's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the Eliteserien, averaging 2.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.68.
The offence system of Viking is led by Peter Christiansen as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Zlatko Tripić, who has contributed with 14 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 0.93 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Sarpsborg 08 preview
On the other hand, Sarpsborg 08 comes into the match having played 15 games in the Eliteserien so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.47 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Sarpsborg 08's attack has scored 18 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Eliteserien, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.2.
The offence system of Sarpsborg 08 is led by Daniel Seland Karlsbakk as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Claus Babo Niyukuri, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.27.
Head to head: Viking vs Sarpsborg 08
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Viking
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W D W L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2.47 | 3.83 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 1.17 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 83% | 78% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.89 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.1 | 1.41 |
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | D D W L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 57% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 1.86 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.14 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 0.71 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 57% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 14% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 57% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.43 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.56 | 1.6 |
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