Rosenborg vs Viking prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 14, 2026
Eliteserien Norway
In the 18th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien on August 14, 2026, Rosenborg and Viking will face off. Both teams need a win, but their aims in the tournament are quite different.
Rosenborg vs Viking: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Trondheim, despite being a historic giant of Norwegian football, has not shone recently. Last season, they finished only seventh. This season, they were even close to the relegation zone before improving over the summer. In the last round, they also won against Lillestrøm, 2-0.
The team from Stavanger took advantage of the heavy European schedule of the main favorite, Bodø/Glimt, in 2025, managing to win the title. Now, they are trying to defend it, still competing with the same giant. In the previous round, they also secured a 2-1 victory over Sarpsborg.
Djuris and his teammates average 1.44 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game. The reigning champion now manages to score 2.44 goals and concede 0.94 per match.
Head-to-Head: Rosenborg vs Viking
Viking have won three of the last five official meetings, including both of the last two, with just one defeat against Rosenborg.
Although the hosts have improved, the visitors are rightfully considered experts' favorites. We suggest betting on their away win with a "draw no bet" (odds – 1.75).
Rosenborg vs Viking: Key Statistics and Trends
- Rosenborg have won four of their last five league matches
- 31% of Rosenborg's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per game is 2.75
- Viking have won four of their last five games
- 63% of Viking's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per game is 3.38
Rosenborg vs Viking: Probable Starting Lineups
Rosenborg are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Valstedt – Pereira, Nemcik, Seide, Svensson – Fossum, Selnaes, Bomholt – Emil Seide, Shyaha, Djuris
Viking are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Belko – Heugen, Bertelsen, Stensness, Heggheim – Bell – Eustbe, Kvia-Egeskog, Askildsen, Tripic – Kristiansen
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Norwegian Eliteserien standings
