Viking FK snatched a 2-1 win over Sarpsborg 08 in Eliteserien, with Zlatko Tripić's 90th-minute goal proving decisive. Henrik Heggheim had given the home side a first-half lead, but Sondre Sörli's 81st-minute equaliser set up a frantic finish.
8.6Zlatko TripićViking FK · Midfielder1 goal · 2 shots · 5 key passes · 1.58 xGViking FK 2:1 Sarpsborg 08 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 25(Foul)
- 33(Foul)
- 40
Second half1 - 1
- 50(Foul)
- 68
- 81
- 90 + 5
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What was the final score of Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08?
Viking FK 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 (Eliteserien).
Who scored?
Henrik Heggheim (40') for Viking FK; Sondre Sörli (81') for Sarpsborg 08; Zlatko Tripić (90') for Viking FK.
Was Viking FK's win deserved?
Yes — Viking FK were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08?
Yellow cards: Olaus Jair Skarsem (Sarpsborg 08); Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08); Zlatko Tripić (Viking FK).
Standings
Viking FK – Sarpsborg 08
Head to Head meetings
Viking FK – Sarpsborg 08
Viking FK
Sarpsborg 08
- 10
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 4
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  10 | 4  |
Scored goals | 24 | 14 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 0.88 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-1 |
Viking FK
- 5Matches
- 12Goals
- 2.4Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Sarpsborg 08
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Viking FK – Sarpsborg 08
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Viking FK opened the score in 6 of the last 7 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 11.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | 5.00 | 6.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Viking FK
The last meeting stung: Sarpsborg 08 won 1-0 at Viking FK. CheckLive's read leans firmly with the hosts — second on 37 points, four unbeaten, with a 15-point cushion over seventh. Sarpsborg's own unbeaten run looks thinner; home and mental edges side with Viking.
Home win — Viking FK1.42
High confidence79%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
60.3
38.5
CheckSkill
54.9
52.8
CheckMental
79.6
31.8
CheckLive total67.5 vs 43.6+23.9Viking FK: 61.7 + 5.8 for home advantage = 67.5
More match signals
Viking FK (DNB)94%1.17
Under 2.587%3.10
Viking FK (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wins between Viking FK and Sarpsborg 08?
Viking FK are the clear pick for Eliteserien round 17: second on 37 points with four unbeaten, against seventh-placed Sarpsborg. The 1-0 loss in the last meeting is the one caution note.
Are Viking FK or Sarpsborg 08 in better form?
Viking FK hold the form edge, unbeaten in four, while Sarpsborg 08 are also four without defeat but with meeker results; the hosts' five-match run reads WDWWL, three wins.
Will both teams score in Viking FK vs Sarpsborg 08?
H2H meetings average 2.4 goals and both sides arrive unbeaten in four. Viking have scored eight in five, Sarpsborg six, so BTTS is plausible — though not a dominant call given how tight these games run.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | 5.00 | 6.00 |