On 01.05.2026, the Norwegian Eliteserien will see Viking challenge Rosenborg. This game is expected to be a tactical battle, with Viking favored to win due to their stronger lineup and recent form. Explore our in-depth match analysis for a detailed overview of both teams and strategic betting advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tromso | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14/2 | 19 |
| 2 | Viking | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16/6 | 15 |
| 3 | Lillestrom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9/4 | 13 |
| 12 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5/6 | 5 |
| 13 | Rosenborg | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3/8 | 5 |
| 14 | Brann | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11/11 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Viking vs Rosenborg
x 3 x 3 x 2Viking vs Rosenborg Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Viking | Rosenborg | 31.08.2025 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Viking | 28.06.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Rosenborg | 16.03.2025 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Viking | 18.08.2024 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Rosenborg | 30.06.2024 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Rosenborg | 24.03.2024 | 5-0 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Rosenborg | 03.12.2023 | 1-5 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Viking | 10.04.2023 | 1-0 |
| NM Cupen | Viking | Rosenborg | 12.03.2023 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Viking | 04.09.2022 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Viking | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Brann | 18.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Bodo/Glimt | 11.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Eliteserien | Valerenga | Viking | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Haugesund | 25.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Molde | 21.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| NM Cupen | Viking | Aalesund | 18.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Ham-Kam | Viking | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| NM Cupen | Bjarg | Viking | 07.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 01.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Brann | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Rosenborg | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 12.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Rosenborg | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rosenborg | Stjørdals-Blink | 26.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Valerenga | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Rosenborg | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| NM Cupen | Bryne | Rosenborg | 08.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rosenborg | Valerenga | 27.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rosenborg | Start | 24.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Viking VS Rosenborg
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Viking vs Rosenborg
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Viking vs Rosenborg
Viking versus Rosenborg. Two of Norway's most storied clubs. And right now, they couldn't be further apart.
Viking sit second in the Eliteserien with a perfect 15 points from six games. Rosenborg are down in 12th with just five points. This fixture has genuine edge to it — and the gap in current form makes it absolutely fascinating.
Here's what you need to watch for: Viking have been absolutely clinical this season. Sixteen goals scored, only six conceded. That's a goal difference of +10 in just six matches. Rosenborg, meanwhile, have managed only three goals all season. Three. That's the kind of stat that keeps managers awake at night.
The engine behind Viking's attacking play is Z. Tripić, who already has five assists in five league appearances. Five assists. That is an extraordinary return, and don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a balanced Norwegian fixture — Tripić pulling the strings against a Rosenborg side that has looked fragile going forward is a serious mismatch.
S. Kvia-Egeskog and H. Heggheim share the scoring lead with three goals each. Both are also picking up yellow cards at a notable rate, which is something worth considering if you're looking at the bookings market.
The head-to-head history adds another layer. Viking beat Rosenborg 2-1 earlier this season. They also hammered them 4-2 and 3-0 in recent home Eliteserien meetings. Rosenborg's biggest wins in this fixture came away from Stavanger, so Viking's home advantage here is very real.
Don't be fooled by Rosenborg's name. Their injury list is troubling, with Duris, Sahsah, and Slordal all missing, and Witry a doubt. They've also failed to register a single top scorer or assist leader in league stats this season. That tells its own story.
Viking also carry injury concerns — Berisha, Ostbo, and Roseth are all out — but their squad depth has clearly absorbed those blows given their results.
The betting angle here is clear. Viking at 1.44 looks like genuine value given everything the data suggests. The Asian handicap market and the over 2.5 goals line also deserve serious attention — these teams have combined for three or more goals in the majority of their recent meetings.
My bold prediction: Viking win 3-0, with Tripić grabbing at least one assist in another dominant home display.
Saturday night in Stavanger. The league leaders, a historic rival in crisis, and a crowd expecting fireworks. This one has all the ingredients for a Viking statement performance — and I wouldn't miss it for the world.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Østbø | Norway | 35 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 75 |
| G. Stensness | Australia | 27 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| A. Bærtelsen | Denmark | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Haugen | Norway | 32 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| S. Bjørshol | Norway | 32 | Defender | 184 | 72 |
| Z. Tripić | Norway | 33 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| K. Askildsen | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 75 |
| J. Bell | New Zealand | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| H. Falchener | Norway | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Haugen | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ľ. Belko | Slovakia | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Heggheim | Norway | 25 | Defender | 189 | 77 |
| R. Alte | Norway | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Mikaelsson | Iceland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Kvia-Egeskog | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hansen | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 62 |
| T. Moi | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Visted | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fuglestad | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Auklend | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sandberg | Norway | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| E. Ceïde | Norway | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| O. Selnæs | Norway | 31 | Midfielder | 188 | 80 |
| J. Mortensen | Denmark | 25 | Defender | 179 | 68 |
| I. Fossum | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| J. Svensson | Norway | 33 | Midfielder | 170 | 70 |
| A. Pereira | Norway | 26 | Defender | 177 | n/a |
| A. Witry | Norway | 30 | Defender | 178 | 67 |
| D. Islamović | Montenegro | 32 | Attacker | 190 | 88 |
| D. Ďuriš | Slovakia | 27 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| L. Wahlstedt | Sweden | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| J. Bakke | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 186 | 71 |
| M. Ceïde | Norway | 24 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| H. Kovalskyi | Ukraine | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Røsten | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Solheim | Norway | 21 | Defender | 186 cm | n/a |
| N. Sahsah | Denmark | 20 | Attacker | 173 | n/a |
| Amin Chiakha | Denmark | 20 | Attacker | 191 | |
| H. Volden | Norway | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Bomholt | Denmark | 20 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
Viking vs Rosenborg match odds
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