Viking and Sarpsborg 08 will face each other in a Eliteserien game in Norway on Sunday, November 12th, 2023, check the Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 will occur
The game is set to be played in the small SR-Bank Arena stadium, in the city of Stavanger, with a capacity for 16300 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tip 2023
The Eliteserien has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.25 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 3.11 goals per match played.
Viking last match
Viking come from a defeat in the last match. The game against HamKam, valid for the Eliteserien, ended with a 3-0. The team coached by M. Jensen lined up in the last match with a 4-3-3 formation.
The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 3.00, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.
The defense appeared lacking in energy throughout the match. Particularly below expectations, Sondre Flem Bjørshol, who did not appear in his best form. His team’s results in the future will also depend on his performance.
Sarpsborg 08 last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eliteserien, Sarpsborg 08, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Vålerenga team with a final score of 3-2.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 1.91, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 h2h
The last time Viking went up against Sarpsborg 08, it was in Eliteserien. Viking, ranked 7th place, started with a 4-3-3 tactic, while Sarpsborg 08, then in 6th place, was charged with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The previous meeting between these two teams was in the 2023 season of the Eliteserien. The meeting took place on 11-06-2023 and ended with a 1-3 win for Viking.
The Sarpsborg 08 team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Viking team, which has no wins recently.
Viking
Eliteserien leaderboard now
Considering the home team Viking, standing in 4th place with 52 points in the Eliteserien competition in Norway. Their performance statistics have been such as 16 wins, 7 losses and, 4 draws.
In the 28th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 2 points as opposed to Tromsø who places just above in 3rd place.
Viking has been going through a rough patch in their recent matches, losing their last 4 matches and drawing the other. They will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this dip in form if they want to salvage their season.
Viking analysis
After 27 rounds, Viking has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 54 goals for and 42 conceded.
The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 9 wins versus 2 losses, and 2 draws. They won 7 games playing as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Viking
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Zlatko Tripić. Viking owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 11 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 5 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Sarpsborg 08
Eliteserien leaderboard now
Sarpsborg 08 arrives in this game with 41 points, and in 7th place in the Eliteserien, having won 12 games in total and lost 10 times, making a total of 5 draws.
In the 28th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 1 point as opposed to the Lillestrøm team who places just above in 6th place.
Sarpsborg 08 analysis
After 27 rounds, Sarpsborg 08 has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 53 goals for and 45 conceded.
Best goalscorer from Sarpsborg 08
In this season, the individual highlight is Mikkel Maigaard that has dominated the offensive side. The Midfielder has already scored 9 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Sarpsborg 08 achieved in several matches.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Viking is Zlatko Tripić, who has already scored 11 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Sarpsborg 08 is Mikkel Maigaard, he has scored in 9 opportunities.
For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.
The market with less than 2.5 goals can also be a good alternative since Sarpsborg 08 has an average of 1.46 goals per game when playing away from home. This option is an alternative considering that Sarpsborg 08 often does not concede goals when playing away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 3.4.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 6.35 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.
Viking is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.11 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Viking in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.89 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Sarpsborg 08 side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 time this season, very different from Viking who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on November 12th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the SR-Bank Arena stadium in Stavanger.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eliteserien match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 1-3 result for Viking.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
