Viking vs Rosenborg: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Viking FK prepare to host Rosenborg on May 1, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this NORWAY: Eliteserien fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Viking FK, currently 2nd in the standings with 15 points from 6 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored.

Rosenborg, sitting 12th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Viking FK and Rosenborg have favored Viking FK, with Viking FK claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Fredrikstad, Viking FK recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Belko, Haugen, Falchener, Stensness, Heggheim, Tripic, Bell, Askildsen, Fuglestad, Kvia Egeskog, Christiansen. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Rosenborg's last outing came against SK Brann, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Wahlstedt, Dahl, Nemcik, Rosten, Mortensen, Ceide, Fossum, Selnaes, Bolkan Nordli, Chiakha, Bomholt. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Viking FK are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Viking FK and Rosenborg are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Viking FK's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Rosenborg's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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