Viking vs Sarpsborg 08: match statistics
Viking vs Sarpsborg 08: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Viking played against Sarpsborg 08 in Eliteserien (Norway). The game was played on August 8, 2026. Venue: SR-Bank Arena. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Viking has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Sarpsborg 08 has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Viking scores 2.47 goals per game and allows 0.93. Sarpsborg 08 scores 1.20 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 3.04 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Viking's games and 53% of Sarpsborg 08's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 47%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Viking has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.39 per game. Viking takes 15.3 shots per game, while Sarpsborg 08 takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Viking leads at halftime in 80% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sarpsborg 08 leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Viking's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Sarpsborg 08, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 3.04 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 20% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Viking sit 2nd and have won 12 of their 15 matches this season, while Sarpsborg 08 are seventh with a record of 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats. The home advantage is particularly pronounced: Viking have won 100% of their matches at home, scoring an average of 3.83 goals with 7 shots on target per game. Sarpsborg score just 1.25 goals per away match, have failed to score in 38% of their away fixtures, and concede an average of 1.75 goals. Viking also create higher-quality chances, posting a home xG of 1.89 compared with Sarpsborg’s 1.36 xG away from home, while the visitors allow opponents an xG of 1.60. Although Sarpsborg are unbeaten in their last five matches overall and have conceded only 4 goals during that run, their 25% away win rate and -4 goal difference support the case for the hosts.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick is supported by the fact that Viking have recorded BTTS in 57% of their matches, while Sarpsborg 08 have done so in 50%, against a league average of 55%. The hosts have failed to score in just 14% of matches, whereas the visitors have been held scoreless in 38%, making a Viking goal particularly likely against a Sarpsborg defense conceding an average of 1.75 goals. Both sides also create a comparable number of chances: average xG stands at 1.43 for Viking and 1.36 for Sarpsborg, while their opponents generate 1.56 and 1.60 xG respectively. In their last five matches, the teams have averaged 1.6 and 1.4 goals scored, while conceding only 0.8 each, which limits confidence in the pick. Despite this defensive improvement, the high chance-creation figures and vulnerability of both defenses marginally favor the BTTS - Yes scenario.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Viking should create more chances, as Sarpsborg concede an average of 1.75 goals away from home, while the hosts generate 1.43 xG. The visitors’ attacking potential is more limited: they score an average of 1.25 goals, whereas Viking concede just 0.71 at home, despite their xG against standing at 1.56. In their last five matches, both teams have improved their finishing, scoring 1.6 and 1.4 goals per game respectively, while each conceded only 0.8 goals during that period. The strongest signal comes from Viking’s profile: all of their home matches finished with under 3.5 goals, and only 29% went over 2.5. Sarpsborg have a higher percentage of matches with at least three goals, at 63%, but the overall data points more towards a total of around 2–3 goals, giving the edge to Under 3.5 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Viking have a clearly superior home record: they average 1.14 goals scored and concede just 0.71, while Sarpsborg allow opponents 1.75 goals per away match. The hosts led at the break in 3 of their 7 home games (43%) and have not once gone into half-time trailing, whereas Sarpsborg have surrendered a half-time lead in 25% of their away fixtures. In addition, Viking kept a clean sheet before half-time in 57% of their home matches, compared with just 25% of Sarpsborg’s away appearances. Over their last five matches, Viking have averaged 1.2 goals scored and only 0.2 conceded before the break, supporting the scenario of them establishing an advantage in the first half. Sarpsborg are unbeaten recently, so half-time draw outcomes remain relevant; however, their weaker away defense and 50% loss rate away from home this season point most strongly towards 1/1.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Viking | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sarpsborg 08 is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Viking · 2.2 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Viking is 106% better for: goals scored per game.
2.47 goals / game - Viking · 1.2 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08
Viking is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.93 goals / game - Viking · 1.27 goals / game - Sarpsborg 08
Viking scores in 93% of games (14 of 15 games), while Sarpsborg 08 keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 games).
Sarpsborg 08 scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 games), while Viking keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Viking
Over / Under - Sarpsborg 08
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Viking is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.4 pts / game - Viking · 1.53 pts / game - Sarpsborg 08
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Viking - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sarpsborg 08 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Viking
Sarpsborg 08
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Viking | Liga | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 3.04 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 60% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 78% | ▼ 53% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Viking's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Sarpsborg 08. Games average 2.20 goals, and both teams scored in 20% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Viking vs Sarpsborg 08?
The Eliteserien match finished Viking 2:1 Sarpsborg 08. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Sarpsborg 08?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Viking won 2, Sarpsborg 08 won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 20% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Viking vs Sarpsborg 08?
Viking score 2.47 goals per game on average and Sarpsborg 08 1.20. The Eliteserien average is 3.04 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Viking's matches and 53% of Sarpsborg 08's.
What form are Viking and Sarpsborg 08 in?
Over the last 5 games Viking have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Sarpsborg 08 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Viking vs Sarpsborg 08?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.