Based on last 50 matches in "Norway. Eliteserien", up to 08/14/2019
To build a prediction for the Viking - Sarpsborg 08 match, scheduled for 14 August 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Viking have played 50 matches, in which they won 12 of them, drew 11 times and lost 27 matches. Sarpsborg 08, having played 50 matches, won 15 times, drew 17 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Viking average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.8 conceded. Sarpsborg 08 average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 4 November 2017 at Viking's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Sarpsborg 08 lost the first half.
1st Half - W13.58
In 6 last matches, Sarpsborg 08 concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.06
In 8 last away matches, Sarpsborg 08 concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.06
Sarpsborg 08 scores under 2 goals in 22 out of 28 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.86
Sarpsborg 08 scores under 2 goals in 7 out of last 8 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.86
In 8 out of last 10 home matches, Viking scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.73
Sarpsborg 08 concedes in 12 out of 13 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.3
Sarpsborg 08 concedesaway in 8 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)1.3
Sarpsborg 08 scores in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (0.5)1.21
Sarpsborg 08 does not lose by more than 1 goal in 44 out of 50 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)1.125
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Рольф Викстель. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Сигур Крингстад (Norway). Over the last 25 matches, he has shown 70 yellow cards (averaging 2.8 per match) and 2 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 16% of matches (4 out of 25). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.