Rosenborg vs Viking: match statistics

Viking sit 2nd and have won 13 of their 16 league matches, while Rosenborg are ninth with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 4, whereas Rosenborg have suffered 2 defeats and conceded 8 goals over the same period. Away from home, Viking win 67% of their matches and concede an average of just 0.78 goals per game, clearly outperforming the 1.13 goals conceded by the hosts on home soil. Rosenborg benefit from home advantage, where they score an average of 2 goals and create chances worth 1.64 xG, but Viking generate a slightly higher 1.72 xG, average 5 shots on target and should be able to exploit their opponents’ recent defensive weaknesses. The visitors’ greater consistency and stronger defence point towards a Viking win, although Rosenborg’s attacking potential increases the likelihood of a response in front of goal.

Rosenborg average 3.57 goals per home game and have not failed to score in any league fixture, making a Rosenborg goal highly likely. Viking have solid attacking credentials: they create an average of 1.72 xG, which has risen to 1.92 xG over their last five matches, while they have averaged 2.0 goals in that period. The hosts have conceded 1.6 goals per game across their last five outings, with an average xG allowed of 1.42, which supports the likelihood of a Viking goal. Rosenborg’s seasonal BTTS rate stands at 71% and Viking’s at 56%, while the visitors recorded BTTS in 80% of their last five matches. The BTTS - Yes selection is slightly weakened by Viking’s strong defensive record, with only 0.8 goals conceded per game recently, but Rosenborg’s high scoring efficiency and the attacking potential of both teams still provide stronger support for goals at both ends.

Rosenborg average 3.57 goals in home matches, while Viking score 1.56 goals away from home, indicating strong attacking potential from both sides. In their last five matches, the hosts averaged 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, whereas Viking averaged 2.0 goals scored and just 0.8 conceded. The quality-of-chances data also supports goals: the average xG over the last five matches stands at 1.76 for Rosenborg and 1.92 for Viking. The 1.5 line was surpassed in 100% of Rosenborg’s matches and 78% of Viking’s, while both teams have scored at least one goal in every match this season. Over 1.5 is therefore the strongest pick, as it requires just two goals with a projected total of 3.23 goals and clear attacking trends from both teams.

Rosenborg have won all 7 of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 3.57 goals per game, which gives the hosts a strong case for maintaining their lead through to full time. In home first halves, the team have averaged 1.86 goals and led in 6 of 7 matches, while Viking have conceded just 0.33 goals before the break away from home. The hosts create an average of 1.92 xG, register 7.14 shots on target per match and have a 22% conversion rate, compared with Viking’s 1.72 xG and 11% conversion rate. The visitors are nevertheless in good form, with 4 wins and a draw in their last 5 matches, so scenarios involving them taking the lead remain relevant. However, Rosenborg’s perfect home record makes 1/1 the strongest HT/FT selection.