Sarpsborg 08 - Viking predictions

The hosts have everything stacking up against them in this match including the betting odds of 3.28. Sarpsborg 08 will indeed find it very hard to beat Viking here but nothing is impossible if you try hard enough.

Though it won’t be the easiest match of their careers, Viking should be able to pull ahead for a victory. Most online bookmakers are pricing an away win at 2.00, which gives us confidence it’s the most likely outcome.

Sarpsborg 08 have no time to mourn the last round’s defeat even though it might seem as they had a chance to get away with a positive result from a difficult Eliteserien trip. Namely, they held their ground for the first 45 minutes and only lost the game by a one-goal margin (Strømsgodset).

In their previous Eliteserien match, Viking secured a narrow win against Molde after a solid performance in the second half. The first half didn’t go as smoothly as top online bookmakers thought it would, but they delivered the 1:0 home win either way.

Sarpsborg 08 have a notably poor defensive record when it comes to playing as visitors. We’re mostly referring to the 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 away games. They are playing as hosts this time around, but you should be aware before you put down any money.

Looking over the stats for the away team, it seems they consistently display a remarkable ability to perform under pressure. They boast 5 goals on record in their latest 3 away games alone and there is no doubt they will be looking to get their name on the score board this time around as well.

The visiting team proved their dominance over Viking last season when they secured a convincing victory with a comfortable lead. Some things have changed since then, of course, but it’s obvious they’re more likely to come out on top again.

The absence of injuries or suspensions means both teams will have their full lineups at their disposal for a thrilling matchup.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.