Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
SR-Bank Arena
Eliteserien
VikingVIK
2 1
Sarpsborg 08SA08
Full Time
Round 17 Regular Season
Zlatko Tripic - 90+5' (P)
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Viking defeated Sarpsborg 08 by a score of 2-1 at home. The halftime score stood at 1-0. Viking entered as the stronger side and secured the win in line with that status. Expected goals stood at 3.27 for Viking and 2.61 for Sarpsborg 08, producing a differential of 0.66. Both teams recorded 50 percent possession. No red cards were shown to either side. The outcome proved consistent with the expected goals figures. A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded for Viking. The efficiency shift remained in line with the match parameters. The result aligned with pre-match projections for the stronger team.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Viking 2-1 Sarpsborg 08. Viking showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the overall match parameters.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with the expected goals differential of 0.66.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was aligned with pre-match projections for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Viking posted 3.27 expected goals against 2.61 for Sarpsborg 08.
  • Event impact: The match concluded without major disruptive events altering the scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, producing zero distortion to the match flow.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
T. Hansen
T. Hansen
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
M. Jensen
M. Jensen
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
M. B. V. Schulz
M. B. V. Schulz
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
O. Kellerhals
O. Kellerhals
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
Viking M. Jensen
M. Jensen
VS
Sarpsborg 08 E. Sel
E. Sel
2.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.47
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Start Rank: 56 W
Aalesund Rank: 48 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 W
Sandefjord Rank: 62 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 65 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Molde Rank: 69 D
HamKam Rank: 62 W
Kristiansund Rank: 56 D
Viking Rank: 81 W
Brann Rank: 71 W
Molde Rank: 68 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
80.79
65.19
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Viking
Sarpsborg 08
Power Score
80.79
65.19
League Position
2
7
Global Rank
76
415

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
Viking — Opponent-weighted form score
Sarpsborg 08 — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Viking Sarpsborg 08

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

Viking

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sarpsborg 08

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition 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

Viking ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sarpsborg 08
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.90
57.20
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
57.20
44.90
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)
-3 0 3
Viking -1.14 Efficiency Index
vs
Sarpsborg 08 +1.14 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Viking
Sarpsborg 08
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.

Viking
vs
Sarpsborg 08
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Viking Sarpsborg 08
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
73%
14%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-1.39 vs -0.35
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Viking Sarpsborg 08
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
14%
73%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.35 vs -1.39
Viking
Sarpsborg 08
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.

–
Viking
vs
Sarpsborg 08
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Viking Sarpsborg 08
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
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
Viking 0.28
Sarpsborg 08 0.50
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Viking Sarpsborg 08
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
Viking 0.02
Sarpsborg 08 0.03
Viking
Sarpsborg 08
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SA08 had peak pressure around 84'.
  • VIK started the game with stronger pressure.
VIK Pressure SA08 Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SA08 reached the top pressure at 84' (70.02).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Viking VIK Home
5 matches
Sarpsborg 08 SA08 Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
6
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0.98
xG
1.71
1.71
xGA
0.98

Data last updated: 2026-08-09T00:03:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
SR-Bank Arena
Capacity
15900
Attendance
15759
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tore Hansen
Morten Jensen
Marius Benkestok Vesterhus Schulz
Ola Kellerhals

Statistics

Possession
VIK
47%
SA08
53%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
6 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 16
69 Dangerous attacks 52
50 Possession 50
11 Corners 8
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

46 Ball Safe 66
2 Penalties 0
16 Goal Kicks 7
4 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 4
14 Throwins 15
1 Hit Woodwork 1
4 Successful Dribbles 6
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 55

Attacking

80 Attacks 82
1 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

336 Passes 391
278 Successful Passes 329
83 Successful Passes Percentage 82
11 Key Passes 16

Defensive

2 Saves 5
10 Interceptions 11
36 Duels Won 34

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 19

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
8 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Tore Hansen

Starting XI ▼

1
Arild Østbø
Arild Østbø Goalkeeper
6.68
5
Henrik Heggheim
Henrik Heggheim Defender
8.12
6
Gianni Stensness
Gianni Stensness Defender
7
18
Sondre Bjørshol
Sondre Bjørshol Defender
7.03
2
Herman Haugen
Herman Haugen
Defender65'
6.28
24
Vetle Auklend
Vetle Auklend Defender
7.12
11
Romano Postema
Romano Postema
Attacker87'
7
Kristoffer Askildsen
Kristoffer Askildsen Midfielder
7.28
16
Ruben Alte
Ruben Alte Midfielder
6.9
33
Jakob Segadal Hansen
Jakob Segadal Hansen
Midfielder65'
6.58
26
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Simen Kvia-Egeskog Midfielder
6.45
15
Ola Visted
Ola Visted
Midfielder65'
6.47
10
Zlatko Tripic
Zlatko Tripic (C) Attacker
7.87
17
Edvin Austbø
Edvin Austbø Attacker
6.8
23
Niklas Fuglestad
Niklas Fuglestad
Attacker87'
20
Peter Christiansen
Peter Christiansen Attacker
6.65
Referee : Tore Hansen

Starting XI ▼

87
L. Øy
L. Øy Goalkeeper
7.63
2
Marius Lode
Marius Lode Defender
6.9
4
Bjørn Inge Utvik
Bjørn Inge Utvik (C) Defender
6.82
12
Claus Niyukuri
Claus Niyukuri Defender
5.89
32
Eirik Wichne
Eirik Wichne
Defender70'
6.46
21
Anders Hiim
Anders Hiim Defender
6.83
6
Aimar Sher
Aimar Sher Midfielder
7.15
7
Camil Mmaee
Camil Mmaee
Midfielder85'
6.38
8
Sander Christiansen
Sander Christiansen Midfielder
7.05
10
Sondre Sörli
Sondre Sörli Midfielder
7.39
33
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Midfielder
7.12
22
Victor Emanuel Halvorsen
Victor Emanuel Halvorsen
Midfielder61'
6.46
77
Olaus Skarsem
Olaus Skarsem Midfielder
6.66
17
Noa Williams
Noa Williams
Midfielder61'
6.62
11
Daniel Karlsbakk
Daniel Karlsbakk Attacker
7.06

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Arild Østbø
4th Yellowcard
90+10'
Event
Zlatko Tripic
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
90+5'
Event
Romano Postema → Vetle Auklend
8th Substitution
87'
Event
Niklas Fuglestad → Edvin Austbø
9th Substitution
87'
85'
Event
Camil Mmaee → Aimar Sher
7th Substitution
81'
Event
Sondre Sörli
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
70'
Event
Eirik Wichne → Claus Niyukuri
6th Substitution
Event
Zlatko Tripic
1st Missed Penalty
68'
Event
Jakob Segadal Hansen → Ruben Alte
3rd Substitution
65'
Event
Herman Haugen → Sondre Bjørshol
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Ola Visted → Simen Kvia-Egeskog
5th Substitution
65'
61'
Event
Victor Emanuel Halvorsen → Andreas Hansen
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Noa Williams → Olaus Skarsem
2nd Substitution
Event
Zlatko Tripic
3rd Yellowcard
51'
1ST-HALF
Event
Henrik Heggheim
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
40'
33'
Event
Bjørn Inge Utvik
2nd Yellowcard
25'
Event
Olaus Skarsem
1st Yellowcard

CONCLUSION

Viking completed a 2-1 victory over Sarpsborg 08 with the halftime score at 1-0. The stronger team maintained control through balanced possession at 50 percent each. Expected goals favored Viking at 3.27 to 2.61, and the result followed that pattern without deviation from the data. Efficiency stayed consistent with the established parameters throughout both halves. No red cards appeared to influence proceedings or create imbalances. The significant deviation noted for Viking reflected performance levels that exceeded baseline projections yet remained within the outcome consistency observed. Overall the match delivered a factual alignment between metrics and final score.