Fredrikstad vs Viking preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Sat, 25 Apr - 2:00 PM
Round 6 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 13
CONTEXT
Fredrikstad welcomed Viking to their home ground in the Eliteserien, but the visitors emerged victorious with a 1-2 scoreline. Viking struck first, leading 1-0 at halftime after dominating possession with 58% to Fredrikstad's 42%. The home side mounted a comeback in the second half, pulling one back to level the scores temporarily, yet Viking's resilience shone through as they netted the winner late on. No red cards disrupted the flow, allowing both teams to showcase their tactical setups fully. As the pre-designated stronger side, Viking delivered a performance with minimal structural deviation, staying true to their expected dominance. Possession translated effectively into chances, though detailed xG metrics remain unavailable. Fredrikstad's defensive lapses proved costly against Viking's sharp attack, underscoring the away team's superior efficiency. The match highlighted Viking's ability to control games through sustained pressure and clinical execution, solidifying their position in the standings.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured a minimal 3.5% in Viking's favor.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match projections.
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xG alignment: xG alignment assessment unavailable due to missing data.
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Market alignment: Final outcome fully aligned with pre-match market evaluations.
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xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without available metrics.
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Event impact: No major events significantly altered match dynamics.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion to the scoreline.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Kringstad
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.81
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.7
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.21
R. Langseth
1st Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.81
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.7
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.21
D. Nebben
2nd Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.81
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.7
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.21
A. Al Fahad
4th Official
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
17.81
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
2.7
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.08
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.21
A. Hagen
VS
M. Jensen
1.4
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.7
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kristiansund
Rank:
L
Vålerenga
Rank:
D
Aalesund
Rank:
W
KFUM
Rank:
W
Tromsø
Rank:
L
Bodø / Glimt
Rank:
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brann
Rank:
W
Bodø / Glimt
Rank:
W
Vålerenga
Rank:
W
Molde
Rank:
W
HamKam
Rank:
L
Vålerenga
Rank:
W
8
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 4 - 6
6
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Fredrikstad
0.19%
Draw
3.33%
Viking
96.48%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
19.5
44.22
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fredrikstad
Viking
Power Score
19.5
44.22
League Position
8
2
Global Rank
-
-
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Fredrikstad
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Opponent-weighted form score
Viking
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Fredrikstad Viking
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Fredrikstad
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Viking
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Fredrikstad
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Viking
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.26
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.88
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Fredrikstad
+0.33
Efficiency Index
vs
Viking
-0.33
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Fredrikstad
Viking
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Fredrikstad
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Viking
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Fredrikstad
Viking
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Fredrikstad
Viking
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Fredrikstad
Viking
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Fredrikstad
vs
Viking
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Fredrikstad
Viking
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Fredrikstad
0.39
Viking
0.43
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Fredrikstad
Viking
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Fredrikstad
0.06
Viking
0.03
Fredrikstad
Viking
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- FFK had peak pressure around 93'.
- VIK started the game with stronger pressure.
FFK Pressure
VIK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
FFK reached the top pressure at 93' (73.46).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 18 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Fredrikstad
FFK
Home
18
matches
Viking
VIK
Away
Match Record
8
Wins
6
4
Draws
4
6
Losses
8
Goals
22
Goals Scored
22
22
Goals Conceded
22
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:04:51+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
5-3-2
Match Formation
4-4-2
General Information
Date & Time
Apr 25, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 6 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Capacity
12565
Attendance
7612
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sigurd Smehus Kringstad
Runar Langseth
Dag Roger Nebben
Abdulhadi Al Fahad
Next Match
Fredrikstad
vs
Brann
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 4:00 PM
Venue: Brann Stadion
Viking
vs
Rosenborg
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Fri, 1 May - 4:00 PM
Venue: SR-Bank Arena
Statistics
Possession
FFK
45%
VIK
55%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
2
0
Big Chances Created
2
2
Shots
5
31
Dangerous attacks
35
42
Possession
58
3
Corners
6
11
Free kicks
10
0
Yellow Cards
2
Match Overview
8
Goal Attempts
9
25
Throwins
19
58
Successful Dribbles Percentage
45
11
Goal Kicks
11
74
Ball Safe
77
12
Dribble Attempts
11
4
Substitutions
5
7
Successful Dribbles
5
0
Assists
2
Attacking
72
Attacks
82
4
Counter Attacks
3
Possession
71
Long Passes
65
44
Successful Long Passes Percentage
35
317
Successful Passes
463
401
Passes
552
31
Successful Long Passes
23
79
Successful Passes Percentage
84
5
Key Passes
14
Defensive
56
Duels Won
43
15
Tackles
13
3
Saves
2
7
Interceptions
2
Build-up
5
Accurate Crosses
7
15
Total Crosses
20
Discipline
2
Offsides
3
10
Fouls
11
Lineup
Referee :
Sigurd Smehus Kringstad
Manager ▼
A. Hagen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
13
Sondre Sørløkk
Defender
6.3 15Eirik Julius Granaas
6.53Midfielder75'
21
Rocco Shein
Midfielder
7.14 2
Kenneth Ikechukwu
Defender90'
Substitutes ▼
1
Öystein Övretveit
Goalkeeper
26
Joachim Emmanuel Valcin Nysveen
Defender
Referee :
Sigurd Smehus Kringstad
Manager ▼
M. Jensen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
13
Arn-Sebastian Wiik Escobar
Goalkeeper
11
Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson
Attacker
6.67
Events
2ND-HALF
90+6'
3rd Yellowcard
90+5'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
8th Substitution
90'
90'
7th Substitution
90'
9th Substitution
89'
6th Substitution
78'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Eirik Julius Granaas → Sondre Sørløkk
5th Substitution
75'
70'
3rd Substitution
70'
4th Substitution
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
65'
1st Substitution
63'
2nd Substitution
63'
59'
Header / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
45+4'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
Viking's 1-2 triumph over Fredrikstad reinforces their status as the stronger outfit, capitalizing on 58% possession and halftime lead to secure all points. Fredrikstad's second-half goal injected hope, but defensive frailties allowed Viking to reclaim the lead decisively. With no interruptions from red cards or structural upheavals, the result reflects true team qualities and minimal deviations from form. This victory boosts Viking's momentum, while Fredrikstad must address efficiency gaps exposed in possession battles. Overall, the match served as a textbook display of Viking's control and finishing prowess, aligning outcomes with their established strengths in the league.
