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Match analysis
NorwayEliteserien
Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Eliteserien fixture.
Viking vs Sarpsborg 08 FF preview and prediction
Sarpsborg 08 FF make the trip to Viking on Saturday 23 October 2021 for an Eliteserien fixture. An 181-point Elo gap makes Viking the side to beat, with Sarpsborg 08 FF rated 1402.
Viking are blowing hot and cold: their last five read W D W D D. Nobody has beaten them in their last five. The last five for Sarpsborg 08 FF go L D W D L, and on that evidence they are struggling for results.
At home Viking score 1.2 a game and concede 1.0. Sarpsborg 08 FF average 1.2 goals for and 1.5 against away from home. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 2.2 a game, so unders appeal. Viking keep it tight, with clean sheets in 50% of their games.
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Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +162Viking
- Venue edge
- +181Viking
| VikingHome | Rating | Sarpsborg 08 FFAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,617 | Overall | 1,455 |
| 1,583 | Match venue | 1,402 |
| 1,583 | At home | 1,531 |
| 1,521 | Away | 1,402 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,601 | Attack | 1,408 |
| 1,489 | Defence | 1,537 |
| 1,613 | Home attack | 1,446 |
| 1,521 | Away attack | 1,389 |
| 1,506 | Home defence | 1,609 |
| 1,474 | Away defence | 1,473 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,770 | Goal environment | 1,553 |
| 1,645 | Home goals | 1,483 |
| 1,625 | Away goals | 1,570 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,559 | Close games | 1,484 |
| 1,625 | Winning margin | 1,444 |
Match venue compares Viking at home with Sarpsborg 08 FF away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.