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Viking vs Sarpsborg 08
Norway
Eliteserien Lyse Arena, Stavanger 
AI Match Summary
Viking host Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien. Both sides' recent runs tell most of the story. Sarpsborg 08 have shipped 1.63 goals a game lately, while Viking have conceded 1 and scored 2.25. Past meetings favor Sarpsborg 08 slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 12, 2026, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.94 - 1.13) back Viking to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Viking carry the better recent record into this one.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Viking | Sarpsborg 08 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 26 |
| Wins | 22 | 13 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 3 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 2.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.25 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.00 | 1.63 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Viking found the back of the net in 97% of recent matches (29 games).
Sarpsborg 08 has conceded goals in 69% of their last 26 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Viking stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Viking
(Home)Sarpsborg 08
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/Glimt | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 37:11 | 35 |
| 2 | Viking | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 34:14 | 34 |
| 3 | Tromso | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26:15 | 31 |
| 4 | Lillestrom | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:14 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25:19 | 23 |
| 6 | Sarpsborg 08 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15:16 | 21 |
| 7 | Valerenga | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 22:24 | 20 |
| 8 | Brann | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 30:25 | 19 |
| 9 | Rosenborg | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19:18 | 18 |
| 10 | Ham-Kam | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20:26 | 18 |
| 11 | Sandefjord | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13:20 | 15 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15:27 | 14 |
| 13 | Aalesund | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 19:29 | 13 |
| 14 | KFUM Oslo | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15:25 | 12 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12:23 | 12 |
| 16 | Start | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16:34 | 10 |
