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Viking FK vs Strømsgodset IF Live Stream, Predictions
Strømsgodset IF make the trip to SR-Bank Arena on Thursday for the Eliteserien fixture with hosts Viking FK.
For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for Viking FK v Strømsgodset IF, scroll down (including the best match odds).
📊 Form Guide
Viking FK
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Viking FK will be hoping for a repeat of their last result, following the 3-4 Eliteserien triumph versus Molde FK.
In that match, Viking FK managed 56% possession and 17 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. For Viking FK, goals were scored by Kristoffer Løkberg (30'), Veton Berisha (63', 83') and Harald Tangen (72'). Molde FK had 12 shots at goal with 4 on target. Markus Kaasa (14'), Ola Brynhildsen (25') and Magnus Wolff Eikrem (28') scored for Molde FK.
Matches involving Viking FK have usually been engaging encounters of late with high scoring being the norm. Over their past half dozen clashes alone, a grand total of 20 goals have been scored for both sides combined (at an average of 3.33 goals per game) with 14 of those belonging to Viking FK. Despite that, time will tell whether such a trend might be sustained in this upcoming match or not.
Analysis of their past results shows that Viking FK:
- are unbeaten in the league by Strømsgodset IF in their previous 6 matches.
- have not been beaten in their last 5 home league matches.
Strømsgodset IF
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Strømsgodset IF will come into the game after a 3-0 Eliteserien win versus Rosenborg BK in their most recent game.
In that match, Strømsgodset IF had 46% possession and 13 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. For Strømsgodset IF, the goalscorers were Johan Hove (22') and Ipalibo Jack (37'). Rosenborg BK had 21 attempts on goal with 6 on target. Erlend Dahl Reitan (2' Own goal) was the scorer for Rosenborg BK.
During their 6 latest matches, Bjørn Petter Ingebretsen's Strømsgodset IF have converted a total of 7 times, earning them the goals scored per game average of 1.17.
Pre-game facts show that Strømsgodset IF:
- have not won against Viking FK when they have played them away from home in the previous 3 league games.
- remain undefeated by Viking FK when having played them away from home in the previous 2 league games.
🤜🤛 Head to head
A review of their past head-to-head meetings dating back to 13/05/2019 shows that Viking FK have won 3 of these games and Strømsgodset IF 0, with the tally of draws being 3.
A combined total of 13 goals were scored between the two sides in this period, with 10 of them from De mørkeblå and 3 netted by Godset. That’s an average goals per game of 2.17.
The previous league clash featuring these sides was Eliteserien match day 22 on 17/10/2021 when it finished Strømsgodset IF 0-1 Viking FK.
In that match, Strømsgodset IF had 56% possession and 9 shots at goal with 2 of them on target.
Viking FK got 19 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. Kristoffer Løkberg (29') scored.
The match was refereed by Kai Erik Steen.
ℹ️ Team News: Viking FK
The Viking FK manager Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim will be grateful not to have any fitness worries to speak of ahead of this game owing to a completely injury-free squad available to select from.
In our view, De mørkeblå will possibly kick off with a 4-3-3 formation for this game with Patrik Gunnarsson, Sondre Bjørshol, Gianni Stensness, David Brekalo, Viljar Vevatne, Kristoffer Løkberg, Markus Solbakken, Harald Tangen, S. Kari Fridjonsson, Veton Berisha and S. S. Sebulonsen.
📋 Team News: Strømsgodset IF
Thanks to a completely injury-free squad ready to go, the Strømsgodset IF manager Bjørn Petter Ingebretsen does not have any fitness worries whatsoever ahead of this clash.
We reckon that Godset appear most likely to elect for a 4-2-3-1 formation by sending out Viljar Myhra, L. Vilsvik, Ari Leifsson, Gustav Valsvik, Thomas Grøgaard, Jack Ipalibo, Herman Stengel, Halldor Stenevik, Johan Hove, T. Fjeld Gulliksen and L. Salvesen.
🔮 Prediction
It certainly seems that Strømsgodset IF will have to play really well to be scoring even one goal against a Viking FK side who should set up a big win.
We’re expecting a commanding 3-0 winning margin for Viking FK at the end of the 90 minutes.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Victor Martins, 23:39 07/05/2022
Predicted Lineups


⚽️ Team Focus:
Viking FK
Formed: 1899
Stadium: SR-Bank Arena (15,900)
Captain: Veton Berisha
Chairman: Stig H. Christiansen
Manager: Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim
Competitions: Eliteserien position 2
⭐ Star Player: Zlatko Tripić

Customarily taking up the Left Wing position, Zlatko Tripić was born in Rijeka, Croatia. After making a first senior appearance for Molde FK in the 2011 season, the skilful Forward has managed 3 league goals in this Eliteserien 2022 campaign so far in 4 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15 | WLWWW |
2 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 14 | WWWWD |
3 |
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6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | WLDLW |
4 |
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5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | LWDWW |
5 |
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5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 9 | LWLWW |
6 |
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5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | DWWLD |
7 |
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6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 | LDWLD |
8 |
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5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 | WLWLD |
9 |
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5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | DLWDD |
10 |
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5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | WLLWL |
11 |
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5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 6 | DWDDL |
12 |
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6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 6 | LWLLL |
13 |
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5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 | LLWLW |
14 |
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5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 5 | LWDLD |
15 |
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6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 3 | LLLLW |
16 |
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5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 1 | LLLDL |
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Jerv |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Molde FK |
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Viking FK |
Viking FK |
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FK Haugesund |
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Bodo Glimt |
ODD Grenland |
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Viking FK |
Kristiansund |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Viking FK |
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Rosenborg BK |
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Sandefjord |
FK Haugesund |
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Strømsgodset IF |
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Molde FK |
Viking FK |
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FK Haugesund |
Viking FK |
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Bodo Glimt |
Viking FK |
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Aalesunds FK |
Viking FK |
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ODD Grenland |
Viking FK |
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FK Haugesund |
Viking FK |
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Sarpsborg 08 |
FK Haugesund |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Jerv |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Rosenborg BK |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Lillestrøm SK |
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Tromsø IL |
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Sandefjord |
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Goals scored | 2.7 |
Goals conceded | 0.3 |
Time first goal scored | 42 |
Time first goal conceded | 21 |
Yellow cards | 1.3 |
Red cards | 0 |
Subs used | 4.3 |
Biggest victory | 5-1 |
Biggest defeat | null |
Veton Berisha | 6 |
Sebastian Sebulonsen | 3 |
Zlatko Tripić | 3 |
David Brekalo | 1 |
Kevin Kabran | 1 |
Johan Hove | 3 |
Lars-Jørgen Salvesen | 2 |
Fred Friday | 1 |
Ipalibo Jack | 1 |
Tromsø IL |
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Viking FK |
Viking FK |
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Hamarkameratene |
Strømsgodset IF |
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Viking FK |
Viking FK |
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Sandefjord |
FK Haugesund |
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Viking FK |
Viking FK |
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Rosenborg BK |
Lillestrøm SK |
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Viking FK |
Viking FK |
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Kristiansund |
Vålerenga |
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Viking FK |
Sandefjord |
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Viking FK |
Strømsgodset IF |
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Vålerenga |
Bodo Glimt |
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Viking FK |
Sarpsborg 08 |
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Strømsgodset IF |
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Lillestrøm SK |
Aalesunds FK |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Strømsgodset IF |
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ODD Grenland |
Tromsø IL |
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Strømsgodset IF |
Strømsgodset IF |
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Hamarkameratene |
Molde FK |
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Strømsgodset IF |