Our Viking FK vs Rosenborg Prediction: 3-1
Viking FK vs Rosenborg in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Viking FK vs Rosenborg prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Viking FK's Last Match – Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking FK
Viking FK will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 UEFA Conference League Qualifying draw with Istanbul Basaksehir on August 13. In that match, Viking FK had 55% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Istanbul Basaksehir | 45% | 0 (3) | 0.79 | 20 |
Viking FK | 55% | 0 (4) | 1.29 | 43 |
Rosenborg's Last Match – Rosenborg vs Mainz
Rosenborg will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 UEFA Conference League Qualifying victory over Mainz on August 21. In that match, Rosenborg controlled 40% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rosenborg | 40% | 0 (8) | 2.57 | 37 |
Mainz | 60% | 0 (4) | 0.41 | 71 |
Viking FK vs Rosenborg Stats
Key Stats
| Viking FK | Rosenborg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Viking FK are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Rosenborg average 1.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.