- Viking Stavanger are the Eliteserien 2025 leaders with 32 points from 13 games, Rosenborg are third with 22 points from 12.
- Rosenborg are unbeaten at home in Eliteserien 2025 (3 wins, 3 draws from 6 games at Lerkendal Stadium).
Top of the table clash
Saturday’s Eliteserien top-of-the-table matchup should be a good one as Viking Stavanger look to consolidate their position with a win over a Rosenborg side desperate to keep their unbeaten home record.
Viking boss Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim has done a great job since taking over in 2021 and has turned them into one of Norway’s most dynamic and exciting teams, one that can go toe-to-toe with any side in the country for the title.
They are riding a 5-match winning streak, but they have failed to win on their previous 2 trips to Rosenborg.
Firepower on both sides
Viking’s success has been built on their directness and pace. The Stavanger club thrive on quick transitions.
Zlatko Tripic, the driving force behind their lightning-fast breaks, has also been on fire in the goals lately and is a key player in Viking’s attack.
Veteran attacker Ole Sæter is the main outlet for Rosenborg’s creative buildup and they play a high-tempo style. They are more methodical than Viking, but can be just as lethal if they get their flow going.
Marius Broholm has been a bright spark for Rosenborg, netting 2 of their last 5 league goals.
Defence and goals
Patrik Gunnarsson has been a key man for Viking in their recent surge up the standings, saving some crucial goals during their late-game surges when the games have been at their most intense.
Erlend Dahl Reitan is the rock at the heart of the Rosenborg defense and his side boast the league’s best defensive record, conceding just 0.33 goals per game at home in the league.
Robin Shroot, who took over at Rosenborg in January 2024, has got his side fitter and playing at a higher tempo this season than they were last year. It should make for an exciting game with both teams pushing forward.
A both teams to score bet is alluring, given their contrasting playing styles and recent goal tallies. But based on recent form, firepower and away form, the 2.70 available on Viking to take the points away from this one is too good to pass up.
This is a pivotal game in the title race and Rosenborg will be desperate to protect their unbeaten record at Lerkendal, so we think Viking will be edging it.
