Fire and water at Viking Stadion
Viking Stavanger enter Sunday’s Eliteserien 2025 clash with Fredrikstad FK on a red-hot streak, having won their previous five games in all comps. The latest pair of victories have been a 4-2 triumph at Bodoe/Glimt and a 1-0 win at Molde, which are giant-killer results by anyone’s standards. This Viking Stavanger vs Fredrikstad FK preview highlights the exceptional form carried by the home side into this matchup.
The Stavanger-based hosts have had the best of the recent meetings between the clubs, winning two of the last four in all-competitions, including a 2-0 victory in a Friendly Club Match three months ago. Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim has overseen an aggressive, attack-minded side since taking over in January 2021 that has racked up 29 points from 12 matches to lead the table.
Fredrikstad FK have been solid, if unspectacular, in the early stages of the season.
Mikkjal Thomassen took over in the dugout in January 2023 and has implemented a pragmatic, compact approach that is very much the opposite of what Viking have to offer.
So while Viking’s strength is spread across a number of players, with the team’s relentless pressing and forward runs contributing to the overall result rather than one man, Fredrikstad will look to their go-to goal threat Sondre Soerloekk to get them some joy, just as they do to midfield maestro Morten Bjørlo to unlock stubborn defences with his vision and passing. For those seeking a Viking Stavanger vs Fredrikstad FK prediction, the tactical contrast sets the stage for an intriguing contest.
Viking are clearly superior
Fredrikstad have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five matches to date, which is not the sort of momentum to take on the Eliteserien’s leaders. They have won only one of their four away league games, drawing one and losing two, and could be vulnerable to a repeat of their recent away results which have seen them lose 4-3 at Bryne, go down 2-0 at home to Rosenborg and draw 1-1 with Sarpsborg 08.
The Viking Stavanger vs Fredrikstad FK odds currently show Viking as a clear 1.65 favourite to win this game and rightly so, given their elite form, top of the table position and home invincibility. Fredrikstad are 5.20 underdogs, which is a lot of value for a side that cannot be trusted to win away from home.
We’re not taking that temptation as Viking have been so ruthless and uncompromising in their recent victories and are unlikely to slip up against lesser opponents. However, there is value to be found in the overs markets with Over 2.5 goals looking a shrewd alternative, based on our Viking Stavanger vs Fredrikstad FK prediction.
Keep an eye out for talismanic winger and captain Zlatko Tripic to strike at the right time for Viking with either a goal or an assist if this game gets tight, and don’t miss the Viking Stavanger vs Fredrikstad FK betting tips for further insight into potential value picks.
