Rosenborg vs Viking preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Lerkendal Stadion
Round 18 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 28
CONTEXT
Rosenborg hosted Viking in a match that concluded with a 1-0 home victory. The halftime score was 1-0 after Rosenborg scored in the opening period and held the lead until the end. Rosenborg recorded 55 percent possession compared to 45 percent for Viking. Expected goals stood at 1.71 for Rosenborg and 1.34 for Viking, creating a differential of 0.37. Although Viking was identified as the stronger team beforehand, Rosenborg claimed the three points. No red cards were issued to players from either side. The final outcome remained consistent with the expected goals figures. Rosenborg produced a significant performance deviation during the contest while efficiency levels stayed in line with projections for both teams.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Final score: Rosenborg 1-0 Viking. Rosenborg showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with projections for both teams.
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xG alignment: The outcome aligned with the expected goals differential of 0.37.
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Market alignment: The result stayed consistent with pre-match indicators.
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xG expectations: Rosenborg registered 1.71 expected goals against 1.34 for Viking.
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Event impact: No major events disrupted the overall match flow.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion from dismissals took place.
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
R. Saggi
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
A. Olav Dale
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
O. Skogsrud Haukåsen
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
P. Grov Heiberg
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
1.31
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.5
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm
Rank: 61
W
Brann
Rank: 72
L
Fredrikstad
Rank: 62
W
Start
Rank: 52
W
Kristiansund
Rank: 56
W
Bodø / Glimt
Rank: 85
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08
Rank: 65
W
Start
Rank: 56
W
Aalesund
Rank: 48
D
Lillestrøm
Rank: 60
W
Sandefjord
Rank: 61
W
Sarpsborg 08
Rank: 65
L
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.35
80.68
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rosenborg
Viking
Power Score
66.35
80.68
League Position
6
2
Global Rank
375
74
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
Rosenborg
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Opponent-weighted form score
Viking
—
Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Rosenborg 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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vs
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Rosenborg
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
Rosenborg
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Viking
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.56
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
Rosenborg
+1.91
Efficiency Index
vs
Viking
-1.91
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Rosenborg
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.
Rosenborg
vs
Viking
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Rosenborg
Viking
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
2%
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.
-0.04
vs
-0.54
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Rosenborg
Viking
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
41%
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).
-0.54
vs
-0.04
Rosenborg
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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Rosenborg
vs
Viking
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Rosenborg
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
Rosenborg
0.26
Viking
0.13
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Rosenborg
Viking
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
—
Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
—
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
Rosenborg
0.02
Viking
0.03
Rosenborg
Viking
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- VIK had peak pressure around 84'.
- VIK started the game with stronger pressure.
RBK Pressure
VIK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
VIK reached the top pressure at 84' (44.76).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Rosenborg
RBK
Home
5
matches
Viking
VIK
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
11
11
Goals Conceded
6
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:01:01+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-4-2
Match Formation
4-3-3
22 (C) J. Svensson
4 M. Ceide
21 T. Nemčík
19 A. Pereira
17 M. Bomholt
10 O. Selnæs
29 D. Duris
18 A. Chiakha
35 E. Ceide
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 18 · Regular Season
Stadium
Lerkendal Stadion
Capacity
21421
Attendance
17556
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Rohit Saggi
Anders Olav Dale
Ole Andreas Skogsrud Haukåsen
Per Oscar Grov Heiberg
Next Match
Rosenborg
vs
Bodø / Glimt
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sun, 30 Aug - 12:30 PM
Venue: Aspmyra Stadion
Viking
vs
Dinamo Zagreb
League: Champions League
Kickoff: Tue, 18 Aug - 7:00 PM
Venue: Stadion Maksimir
Statistics
Possession
RBK
55%
VIK
45%
Top Statistics
2
Goals
1
0
Big Chances Created
1
5
Shots
5
70
Dangerous attacks
47
55
Possession
45
9
Corners
6
6
Free kicks
12
Match Overview
66
Ball Safe
91
7
Goal Kicks
4
12
Goal Attempts
5
4
Substitutions
5
9
Throwins
21
1
Hit Woodwork
0
15
Dribble Attempts
5
7
Successful Dribbles
1
47
Successful Dribbles Percentage
20
Attacking
132
Attacks
70
0
Big Chances Missed
1
3
Counter Attacks
1
Possession
40
Long Passes
52
370
Passes
304
308
Successful Passes
242
83
Successful Passes Percentage
80
14
Key Passes
5
17
Successful Long Passes
23
43
Successful Long Passes Percentage
44
Defensive
1
Saves
4
9
Tackles
10
7
Interceptions
6
38
Duels Won
39
Build-up
15
Total Crosses
15
5
Accurate Crosses
4
Discipline
1
Offsides
2
17
Fouls
10
Lineup
Referee :
Rohit Saggi
Manager ▼
F. Alexandersson
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
12
Rasmus Sandberg
Goalkeeper
5
Håkon Volden
Defender
25
Johan Johanessen Bakke
Midfielder
28
Elias Slordal
Midfielder
30
Maciej Soboczynski
Attacker
Referee :
Rohit Saggi
Manager ▼
M. Jensen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
30
Lubomir Belko
Goalkeeper
3
Viljar Vevatne
Defender
28
Kristoffer Haugen
Defender
23
Niklas Fuglestad
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+5'
84'
9th Substitution
81'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
7th Substitution
79'
8th Substitution
79'
72'
6th Substitution
62'
3rd Substitution
62'
4th Substitution
62'
5th Substitution
1st Substitution
59'
2nd Substitution
59'
1ST-HALF
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
15'
CONCLUSION
Final score detail: Rosenborg 1-0 Viking. Structural assessment: Rosenborg exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.
