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  • 06 September 2026, Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga, 2-2, Draw
  • 30 August 2026, Tromso IL vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 0-0, Draw
  • 16 August 2026, Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord Fotball, 1-2, Lose
  • 08 August 2026, Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 2-1, Lose
  • 02 August 2026, Molde FK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 3-3, Draw
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Home
  • 04 September 2026, Sandefjord Fotball vs Viking FK, 1-1, Draw
  • 30 August 2026, Viking FK vs Aalesunds FK, 2-1, Win
  • 14 August 2026, Rosenborg vs Viking FK, 2-1, Lose
  • 08 August 2026, Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF, 2-1, Win
  • 01 August 2026, IK Start vs Viking FK, 0-3, Win
Viking FK
Away
Eliteserie
Eliteserie, Norway

Sarpsborg 08 FF edged Viking FK 1-0 in an Eliteserie clash, with the home side striking as early as 00:21:42 of the first half. The early goal established the tone for a compact defensive performance that preserved the lead and delivered a clean sheet.

In terms of attacking intent and set-pieces, Viking FK produced more corner kicks (4) than Sarpsborg (3), indicating a higher frequency of crosses and late pressure from wide areas. Despite the extra corners, Viking did not convert those opportunities into an equaliser, leaving the result reliant on the decisive early strike.

Discipline and defensive organization emerge as key factors: Viking committed 9 fouls and earned two yellow cards, while Sarpsborg faced 6 fouls with no bookings. The absence of cards for the home side and Viking’s free-flowing fouls likely contributed to a more controlled, defensively stable period following the opening goal.

Offensive tempo versus stability is suggested by offside tallies: Viking had 2 offsides compared with 1 for Sarpsborg, implying a marginally more aggressive forward cadence from Viking that failed to unlock a second goal. The early finish allowed Sarpsborg to manage the game’s rhythm and defend compactly after taking the lead.

From a betting perspective, the decisive factor appears to be Sarpsborg’s early breakthrough and subsequent defensive compactness, reinforced by Viking’s higher foul count and two-card discipline gap. The set-piece disparity did not translate into a goal for Viking, underscoring how a single, early score can outweigh volume of chances without clinical finishing.

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Form Guide

Draw2-2Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga
Draw0-0Tromso IL vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Lose1-2Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Sandefjord Fotball
Lose2-1Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Draw3-3Molde FK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
7:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Sarpsborg 08 FF has lost two matches in a row with a goal difference of 7:9, scoring 1.4 goals average
Draw1-1Sandefjord Fotball vs Viking FK
Win2-1Viking FK vs Aalesunds FK
Lose2-1Rosenborg vs Viking FK
Win2-1Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Win0-3IK Start vs Viking FK
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
9:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Viking FK has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:5, scoring 1.8 goals average

Sarpsborg 08 FF H2H Viking FK

Away gameSarpsborg 08 FF12Viking FKHome gameEliteserien
Home gameSarpsborg 08 FF10Viking FKAway gameEliteserien
Home gameSarpsborg 08 FF33Viking FKAway gameEliteserien
Home gameSarpsborg 08 FF10Viking FKAway gameCup
Away gameSarpsborg 08 FF00Viking FKHome gameEliteserien
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.20
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Sarpsborg 08 FF overtook Viking FK twice
  • Sarpsborg 08 FF won twice, lost once and had two draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 6:5; average goals per match – 1.20
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