Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 FF Prediction
Norway · Regular Season - 17
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 FF: result, form and history
Viking beat Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 in the Eliteserien on 8 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them. Sarpsborg 08 FF tend to win more corners, 11.8 a game to 4.9 for Viking.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Viking
Avg ratingAvg rating
1A. Østbø
18S. Flem Bjørshol
5H. Heggheim
6G. Stensness
24V. Auklend
16R. Alte
7K. Askildsen
26S. Kvia-Egeskog
C10Z. Tripić
20P. Christiansen
17E. Austbø
87L. Øy
12C. Niyukuri
C4B. Utvik
2M. Lode
21A. Hiim
8S. Christiansen
6A. Sher
10S. Sörli
33A. Hansen
77O. Skarsem
11D. KarlsbakkViking Substitutes
Sarpsborg 08 FF Substitutes
Match Stats
VikingSarpsborg 08 FF Team Comparison
VikingSarpsborg 08 FFAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Viking- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.7 vs 0.7 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Sarpsborg 08 FF- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.6 vs 0.6 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Viking5Wins · 50%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
12/07/2026Sarpsborg 08 FFViking27/09/2025Sarpsborg 08 FFViking
09/07/2025Sarpsborg 08 FFViking04/05/2025VikingSarpsborg 08 FF27/10/2024Sarpsborg 08 FFViking01/04/2024VikingSarpsborg 08 FF12/11/2023VikingSarpsborg 08 FF11/06/2023Sarpsborg 08 FFViking16/10/2022VikingSarpsborg 08 FF03/04/2022Sarpsborg 08 FFVikingRecent Form
Viking
StartViking
AalesundViking
LillestromVikingViking
SandefjordSarpsborg 08 FFViking
SonderjyskeViking
Kristiansund BKVikingVikingStart
KFUM OsloVikingViking
RosenborgSarpsborg 08 FF
MoldeSarpsborg 08 FFSarpsborg 08 FF
Ham-KamKristiansund BKSarpsborg 08 FFSarpsborg 08 FFViking
BrannSarpsborg 08 FFSarpsborg 08 FFMolde
ValerengaSarpsborg 08 FFSarpsborg 08 FF
FredrikstadLillestromSarpsborg 08 FFKFUM OsloSarpsborg 08 FFReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.49 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.28).
Cards come from 113 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 25 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 64:26 | +38 | 59 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Bodo/Glimt | 25 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 61:23 | +38 | 59 | WLWWL |
| 3 | Molde | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 59:39 | +20 | 43 | LWWDL |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 49:31 | +18 | 43 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 36:33 | +3 | 42 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Tromso | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 43:34 | +9 | 40 | LDDWL |
| 7 | Brann | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 45:42 | +3 | 32 | WLLLW |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32:39 | -7 | 31 | LWLWL |
| 9 | KFUM Oslo | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32:41 | -9 | 31 | DDDWW |
| 10 | Valerenga | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 39:46 | -7 | 29 | WWLDL |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29:44 | -15 | 29 | LLLDD |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 26:34 | -8 | 27 | WLLDW |
| 13 | Ham-Kam | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 35:53 | -18 | 27 | DLLWL |
| 14 | Aalesund | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 43:57 | -14 | 24 | LLWLW |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 29:51 | -22 | 23 | WDLLL |
| 16 | Start | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 26:55 | -29 | 19 | LWLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 25 | 64:26 | 59 |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 25 | 61:23 | 59 |
| 3 | Molde | 25 | 59:39 | 43 |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 25 | 49:31 | 43 |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 25 | 36:33 | 42 |
| 6 | Tromso | 24 | 43:34 | 40 |
| 7 | Brann | 25 | 45:42 | 32 |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 25 | 32:39 | 31 |
| 9 | KFUM Oslo | 25 | 32:41 | 31 |
| 10 | Valerenga | 24 | 39:46 | 29 |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 25 | 29:44 | 29 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 25 | 26:34 | 27 |
| 13 | Ham-Kam | 25 | 35:53 | 27 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 25 | 43:57 | 24 |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 25 | 29:51 | 23 |
| 16 | Start | 25 | 26:55 | 19 |
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About the Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 FF forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Viking and Sarpsborg 08 FF in the Eliteserien table
In the Eliteserien table, Viking are 1st and Sarpsborg 08 FF 8th, 28 points apart. League goal record so far: Viking 64-26, Sarpsborg 08 FF 32-39. The full standings are on the Eliteserien Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Sarpsborg 08 FF have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.