Predictions & Statistics

Viking approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 2 on 15 points after 6 outings. With 5 wins, 0 draws, and 1 defeats plus a goal balance of 16:6, they continue to show very strong form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking quality is driven by H. Heggheim (3 goals), Simen Kvia-Egeskog (3 goals), Gianni Stensness (2 goals), with creative support from Z. Tripic (6 assists), P. Christiansen (3 assists), Simen Kvia-Egeskog (1 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. At home, the split of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with M. Roseth, V. Berisha, V. Vevatne unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

With 5 points from 6 games and a place of 14, Rosenborg still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 1 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats with a 3:8 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on I. Fossum (1 goals), Mads Bomholt (1 goals), S. Nordli (1 goals), with creative support from I. Fossum (1 assists), O. Selnaes (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have managed 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with D. Duris, E. Slordal, J. Svensson unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.