Our Viking FK vs Rosenborg Prediction: 4-1
Viking FK vs Rosenborg in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. We’re backing a 4-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 – Viking FK vs Bodo/Glimt
Determined to maintain their recent success, Viking FK must win following their 5-0 Norway Eliteserien victory against Bodo/Glimt on April 11. In that match, Viking FK recorded 28% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Viking FK | 28% | 10 (7) | 2.42 | 53 |
 Bodo/Glimt | 72% | 2 (2) | 0.3 | 80 |
Rosenborg's Last Match – Rosenborg vs Sarpsborg
Rosenborg will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Norway Eliteserien victory over Sarpsborg, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rosenborg controlled 57% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rosenborg | 57% | 10 (5) | 1.54 | 52 |
 Sarpsborg | 43% | 7 (3) | 1.11 | 53 |
Viking FK vs Rosenborg Stats
Key Stats
| Viking FK | Rosenborg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Viking FK are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Rosenborg average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.