Heavyweight clash of philosophies in Eliteserien 2025 title race
Saturday’s Eliteserien 2025 clash is a heavyweight affair in the league’s title race as the table-topping visitors (32 points from 13 games) face their closest pursuers, 3rd-placed Rosenborg (22 points from 12). This match is the perfect setting for our Rosenborg BK vs Viking Stavanger prediction as both teams have shown strong performances so far.
The hosts, who have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 Eliteserien matches, have been rock solid at home in 2025, picking up 1 win and 1 draw from their previous 2 games at the Lerkendal Stadion. They lost 4-1 on the road to Kristiansund BK last time out, but prior to that had drawn with KFUM and beaten Fredrikstad.
Robin Shroot has done an excellent job since taking the helm in January 2024, instilling discipline, structure and an attacking intent in his side who are built on ball retention, width and build-up in their 4-3-3 system.
Viking are a different kettle of fish altogether, with Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim overseeing an exhilarating playing style since he took the helm in 2021. The Stavanger side are turbocharged on the counter-attack, where they use their high press to quickly transition.
This Rosenborg BK vs Viking Stavanger preview highlights the clash of styles, Rosenborg’s structure vs Viking’s verticality, which could make for an end-to-end thriller, although the visitors will be keen to avoid a repeat of their previous 2 away trips to Rosenborg, which they failed to win.
Visitors can take the points at the double
Viking have been in blistering form in the Eliteserien in recent weeks, winning their most recent 5 straight league matches and putting teams to the sword, both at home (3-0 win over Fredrikstad) and on the away (1-0 win at Molde).
Their front-line has been on fire, and the current Rosenborg BK vs Viking Stavanger odds reflect just how impressive their attacking players have been coming into this game on the back of a flurry of goals.
At 2.70, Viking are justifiably favoured by the bookies to take the 3-points here, given their top-table standing and red-hot form.
However, Rosenborg are a tough nut to crack at home and will make a real contest of it.
This Rosenborg BK vs Viking Stavanger prediction suggests that for a wager with value, both teams to score looks appealing, as the visitors will be full of confidence and the hosts are a rugged side in attack, even if they do play more defensively at the other end of the field.
For those looking for Rosenborg BK vs Viking Stavanger betting tips, note that midfielder Marius Broholm has been in fine form for Rosenborg, bagging 2 goals in their last 5 Eliteserien matches and can notch a goal on Saturday.
