Viking vs Strømsgodset: will Viking remain at the top of the league?
In the 12th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien, Viking will host Strømsgodset on their home turf. The match is set for Saturday, July 5, kicking off at 16:00 Central European Time. We have a betting tip for this encounter.
Viking vs Strømsgodset: match facts and head-to-head
- Viking are on an impressive unbeaten run, now stretching to 18 matches.
- The team has scored in ten consecutive games.
- Viking have yet to lose at home this season.
- Strømsgodset have suffered six consecutive defeats.
- The team has failed to keep a clean sheet for nine straight matches.
- Viking boast the league’s best attack with 38 goals scored.
- Strømsgodset have the second-worst defense in the league: 25 goals conceded.
- Their last head-to-head ended with a 5-2 victory for Viking.
Viking vs Strømsgodset: match preview
Viking are currently in superb form, delivering outstanding results. Their last defeat came all the way back in the opening round of the Eliteserien, since then racking up an 18-match unbeaten streak. Viking now sit atop the table with 33 points from 14 rounds, holding a seven-point lead over their closest rivals. However, it’s important to note that Viking have played more games than the rest: their main competitors have 13 or even 11 matches played. Still, if Viking keep up this pace, catching them will be a tall order.
Strømsgodset, on the other hand, are mired in a deep crisis. The club is in the relegation zone after losing six matches in a row. What’s more, they have conceded at least two goals in each of their last seven outings. With 25 goals allowed from 11 rounds, Strømsgodset have the league’s second-worst defensive record. They have collected just six points and sit 15th in the table. They trail the team above them by four points, and safety by six.
Probable line-ups
- Viking: Klaesson, Vevatne, Bertelsen, Heggheim, Hansen, Bell, Falchener, Austbø, Kristiansen, Svendsen, Trpic
- Strømsgodset: Lampinen-Skaug, Vilsvik, Valsvik, Westerlund, Dahl, Tørkelsen, Ardrå, Krasniqi, Stengel, Møller, Fardji
Prediction
Viking are in top form, have the league’s best attack, and are playing at home. Their opponents are on a losing streak and have one of the weakest defenses in the league. I expect a confident home win and suggest betting on Viking’s individual total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.68.
