The Eliteserien heats up as Viking FK face Strømsgodset on 5 July 2025. Our expert analysis covers form, player stats, past encounters, and prime betting markets to boost your betting edge for UK punters.
- Strømsgodset is on a 6-game losing streak.
- Viking FK has been unbeaten in their last 18 games.
- Strømsgodset has had No goals scored in their last 3 games.
- Strømsgodset has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 games.
- 5 of Strømsgodset's last 7 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 9 of Viking FK's last 10 games saw them score first.
- 5 of Strømsgodset's last 5 games saw them concede the first goal.
- 4 of Strømsgodset's last 5 games saw them losing at halftime.
- 5 of Strømsgodset's last 5 games have had under 4.5 cards.
Viking FK, currently 1st with 33 points from 14 matches, are coming off a 1-1 draw against Rosenborg on 28 June 2025. Jakob Segadal Hansen’s strike secured the draw, although Viking FK managing 4 shots on target. Their defence struggles at home, with only 2 clean sheets in 7 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Zlatko Tripić, who has bagged 8 goals in 12 appearances. Viking FK has created on average 1.22 xG in their last five fixtures. Their recent form is exceptional, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in their last 5 games, making them a formidable force. Having scored 38 goals and conceded 17 in 14 matches this season, Viking FK play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Strømsgodset, sitting 15th with 6 points, are in struggling form, losing their last 6 matches. Their latest result was a 0-2 defeat against Vålerenga on 29 June 2025. Strømsgodset struggle defensively on the road, with just 1 clean sheets in 5 away games this season, having conceded 25 goals. Commanding the frontline is Marko Farji, who has scored 5 goals in 11 appearances. Strømsgodset have generated an average of 1.04 xG in their last five matches. Strømsgodset are struggling, with 5 losses, 0 draws, and 0 wins in their last 5 games.
Head-to-Head Record
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head games between Viking FK and Strømsgodset have had under 4.5 cards.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games between Viking FK and Strømsgodset have had over 10.5 corners.
Viking FK Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Baertelsen | 14 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.86 |
| Christian Cappis | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.23 | 0.08 | 1.38 |
| Edvin Austbø | 15 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.13 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Henrik Heggheim | 14 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 1.21 | 0.29 | 2.21 |
| Herman Johan Haugen | 9 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 1.11 |
| Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson | 8 | 0.25 | 0 | 1.25 | 0.63 | 0.50 |
| Jakob Segadal Hansen | 13 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 1.54 | 0.46 | 1.15 |
| Joe Bell | 15 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 1.33 | 0.27 | 2.13 |
| Jošt Urbančič | 7 | 0.14 | 0 | 0.57 | 0.29 | 1.00 |
| Nicholas D'Agostino | 2 | 0 | 0.50 | 1.50 | 0 | 0.50 |
| Peter Christiansen | 15 | 0.33 | 0.07 | 2.33 | 1.00 | 0.73 |
| Sander Svendsen | 15 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 1.87 | 0.40 | 0.47 |
| Vetle Auklend | 4 | 0.25 | 0 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Zlatko Tripić | 13 | 0.62 | 0.46 | 2.38 | 1.00 | 1.23 |
- #13 - Kristoffer Klaesson (Goalkeeper)
- #18 - Sondre Flem Bjørshol (Defender)
- #25 - Henrik Sælebakke Falchener (Defender)
- #4 - Martin Owe Roseth (Defender)
- #24 - Vetle Auklend (Defender)
- #8 - Joe Bell (Midfielder)
- #10 - Zlatko Tripić (C) (Midfielder)
- #33 - Jakob Segadal Hansen (Midfielder)
- #19 - Kristoffer Askildsen (Midfielder)
- #17 - Edvin Austbø (Midfielder)
- #20 - Peter Christiansen (Forward)
Strømsgodset Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Heredia-Randen | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Bent Sormo | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.70 |
| Bent Sormo | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.70 |
| Elias Hoff Melkersen | 4 | 0 | 0.25 | 1.25 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Fredrik Kristensen Dahl | 11 | 0.09 | 0 | 0.27 | 0.09 | 2.64 |
| Gustav Valsvik | 12 | 0 | 0.08 | 1.33 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| Jesper Taaje | 9 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.78 | 0.22 | 1.44 |
| Jonas Therkelsen | 7 | 0.29 | 0 | 1.14 | 0.86 | 0.86 |
| Jostein Ekeland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Kreshnik Krasniqi | 12 | 0.08 | 0 | 1.08 | 0.33 | 1.42 |
| Lars Christopher Vilsvik | 10 | 0 | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
| Logi Tomasson | 9 | 0.11 | 0 | 1.67 | 0.44 | 1.11 |
| Marcus Mehnert | 11 | 0 | 0.18 | 1.18 | 0.09 | 0.45 |
| Marko Farji | 12 | 0.42 | 0.25 | 3.00 | 1.17 | 0.67 |
| Samuel Silalahi | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Sivert Eriksen Westerlund | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.17 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
- #24 - Eirik Johansen (Goalkeeper)
- #26 - Lars Christopher Vilsvik (Defender)
- #25 - Jesper Taaje (Defender)
- #71 - Gustav Valsvik (C) (Defender)
- #27 - Fredrik Kristensen Dahl (Defender)
- #4 - Sivert Eriksen Westerlund (Defender)
- #10 - Herman Stengel (Midfielder)
- #15 - Andreas Heredia-Randen (Midfielder)
- #8 - Kreshnik Krasniqi (Midfielder)
- #77 - Marcus Mehnert (Forward)
- #21 - Marko Farji (Forward)
Viking FK vs Strømsgodset Betting Tips
This match offers excellent opportunities for UK bettors. The website bet365 offers the best odds for this punt. You can find our best prediction for the match below.
Bet Smart: Responsible Gambling
Alright, lads, betting’s a laugh, but keep it in check. Footy, slots, or casino apps—don’t let it take over. Set a budget, stick to it, and never chase losses. Free bets and bonuses? Nice, but don’t get carried away. Use tools like deposit limits or time-outs on betting sites to stay in control. Struggling? Chat to these free services: NHS Gambling Support, GambleAware and GamCare.
Viking FK v Strømsgodset Odds
Full Time Result:- Viking FK to win: 11/50
- Draw: 13/2
- Strømsgodset to win: 9/1
- Viking FK to win or Draw: 1/16
- Draw or Strømsgodset to win: 3/1
- Viking FK to win or Strømsgodset to win: 1/10
- Viking FK to win: 8/15
- Draw: 9/4
- Strømsgodset to win: 7/1
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 8/13
- Both Teams to Score - No: 8/13
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1/4
- Under 2.5 Goals: 3/1
- Over 3.5 Goals: 4/6
- Under 3.5 Goals: 11/10
Viking FK Previous 10 Matches
- 28.06, Rosenborg BK (a) 1 - 1
- 25.06, Aalesunds FK (a) 1 - 0
- 22.06, Fredrikstad FK (h) 3 - 0
- 01.06, Molde FK (a) 1 - 0
- 28.05, Bodø/Glimt (a) 4 - 2
- 25.05, Kristiansund BK (a) 1 - 0
- 20.05, Åsane (a) 7 - 0
- 16.05, Sandefjord Fotball (h) 3 - 1
- 11.05, Haugesund (a) 4 - 1
- 07.05, Moss FK (a) 1 - 0
- 04.05, Sarpsborg 08 (h) 0 - 0
Strømsgodset Previous 10 Matches
- 29.06, Vålerenga IF (h) 0 - 2
- 22.06, KFUM Oslo (a) 0 - 5
- 31.05, HamKam (h) 0 - 3
- 25.05, Sandefjord Fotball (a) 2 - 3
- 16.05, Bryne FK (h) 0 - 2
- 04.05, Kristiansund BK (h) 1 - 2
- 27.04, Sarpsborg 08 (a) 3 - 2
- 24.04, Mjøndalen (a) 1 - 1 (4 - 5)
- 21.04, SK Brann (h) 1 - 2
- 13.04, Konnerud IL (a) 5 - 0
- 10.04, SK Brann (a) 1 - 2
Eliteserien Table
| Viking FK | Opponent | Strømsgodset | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Viking FK | ||
| SK Brann | 1-2 | 1-2 | ||
| 4-4 | Tromsø IL | |||
| 4-2 | Bodø/Glimt | |||
| 1-1 | Rosenborg BK | 1-2 | ||
| 3-1 | Sandefjord Fotball | 2-3 | ||
| 3-0 | Fredrikstad FK | |||
| 0-0 | Sarpsborg 08 | 3-2 | ||
| 3-1 | 1-0 | Kristiansund BK | 1-2 | |
| 1-3 | Vålerenga IF | 0-2 | ||
| Bryne FK | 0-2 | |||
| 1-0 | Molde FK | |||
| 5-2 | HamKam | 0-3 | ||
| 3-1 | KFUM Oslo | 0-5 | ||
| Strømsgodset | - | - | ||
| 5-1 | 4-1 | Haugesund | 5-0 | |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking FK | 15 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 2.60 | 1.13 |
| 2 | Brann | 14 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.71 | 1.50 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 12 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| 4 | Bodø/Glimt | 12 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 2.25 | 0.92 |
| 5 | Rosenborg | 14 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.07 | 1.00 |
| 6 | Sandefjord | 13 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1.69 | 1.38 |
| 7 | Fredrikstad | 14 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1.36 | 1.14 |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| 9 | Kristiansund | 14 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.29 | 1.43 |
| 10 | Vålerenga | 13 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 1.31 | 1.46 |
| 11 | Bryne FK | 12 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| 12 | Molde | 14 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 1.29 | 1.57 |
| 13 | HamKam | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -9 | 1.08 | 1.83 |
| 14 | KFUM Oslo | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1.33 | 1.58 |
| 15 | Strømsgodset | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -12 | 1.17 | 2.17 |
| 16 | Haugesund | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | -29 | 0.38 | 2.62 |
Football Predictions for Today
Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol 18:15, Sarmiento v CA Independiente 20:30, Independiente Rivadavia v Newell's Old Boys 20:30, Atlético Tucumán v San Martín de San Juan 22:45, Argentinos Juniors v Boca Juniors 01:00, River Plate v Platense 
Brazil Brasileirão Betano 19:00, Santos v Palmeiras 23:00, Corinthians v Red Bull Bragantino 00:30, Fortaleza v Ceará 00:30, Cruzeiro v Grêmio 
Iceland Besta deild karla 17:00, FH Hafnarfjörður v KA Akureyri 
Lithuania A Lyga 16:25, Džiugas Telšiai v FK Banga Gargždai 17:00, FK Kauno Žalgiris v FC Hegelmann 
Mexico Liga MX, Apertura 00:00, CF Pachuca v CF Monterrey 02:00, Club León v Atlético San Luis 
Norway Eliteserien 13:30, Bryne FK v Vålerenga IF 16:00, Strømsgodset v Tromsø IL 16:00, Rosenborg BK v HamKam 16:00, Kristiansund BK v Sarpsborg 08 16:00, Haugesund v KFUM Oslo 18:15, SK Brann v Viking FK 
Romania Romanian Super Liga 16:30, SC Oțelul Galați v FC Petrolul Ploieşti 19:30, CFR 1907 Cluj v AFC Unirea 04 Slobozia 
Sweden Allsvenskan 13:00, IF Brommapojkarna v Östers IF 13:00, GAIS v Hammarby IF 15:30, IFK Värnamo v Djurgårdens IF 15:30, AIK v Degerfors IF 17:30, BK Häcken v Halmstads BK 
USA MLS 00:00, St.Louis City v Portland Timbers 
World FIFA Club World Cup 20:00, Chelsea v Paris Saint-Germain 
