Turf warriors Viking Stavanger can take the points
Our Viking Stavanger vs Stromsgodset IF preview highlights that Viking Stavanger will take on Strømsgodset IF in the Eliteserien 2025 on Saturday with the hosts heavy favourites to extend their remarkable start to the season.
Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim has been a breath of fresh air at Viking since his appointment as head coach in January 2021 and his high-octane, attack-first team has turned the Viking Stavanger outfit into an irresistible force in Norway.
His players have a relentless, high-pressing style of play that makes them very strong at the back and they can transition quickly to attack in an all-action style that is a joy to watch.
The Viking Stavanger front three, which includes their top scorer and the midfield engine that keeps the ball moving at pace, should have the quality to create plenty of chances against this struggling away side. For those looking for the Viking Stavanger vs Stromsgodset IF odds, this attacking prowess will be a key factor to consider.
Strømsgodset won’t roll over and die
Dag-Eilev Fagermo is a solid choice to be Strømsgodset’s head coach in the long term and he has an uphill task to turn things around since his appointment earlier this month. Godset have suffered five straight defeats in all competitions, including a 0-3 home loss to Hamarkameratene, a 5-0 mauling at KFUM and a 0-2 defeat at home to Vålerenga.
As for our Viking Stavanger vs Stromsgodset IF prediction, Strømsgodset's leading striker has kept his side in games, particularly on the road.
They have scored 11 goals in five away matches so far this campaign, which is good for a team that is in a relegation dogfight, so there should be chances in this game for pacey winger.
Viking’s velocity should see them win
This Viking Stavanger vs Stromsgodset IF prediction takes into account that Viking’s scoreline will be boosted by the fact that they play with an intensity that other teams cannot match, although there is a clear difference in class between these sides.
The bookmakers odds of 1.33 reflect the imbalance, but the gap is much greater than that for a game between the current Eliteserien 2025 leaders and a relegation dogfight outfit.
Our Viking Stavanger vs Stromsgodset IF betting tips suggest going for a Viking win and for this to be a high-scoring game with over 3.5 goals getting on the board as both teams are happy to play open football, although Strømsgodset IF are a little loose and can be exploited at the back.
