Match report
Viking and Sarpsborg 08 FF shared the points in a 1–1 draw at Viking Stadium in Eliteserien. C. Kouakou opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Viking have 3 wins in their last 5, while Sarpsborg 08 FF have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
13'
⚽C. Kouakouassist M. Koch
J. Hansen
42'
2H
59'
C. Kouakou
⇄A. Østbø↓ J. Bell
67'
67'
⇄C. Niyukuri↓ C. Kouakou
K. Askildsen
76'
⚽J. Bellassist H. Falchener
86'
⇄S. Escobar↓ J. Hansen
86'
86'
⇄L. Øy↓ M. M. Eidal
Momentum
VIK
⚽⚽
SAR
Match info
TournamentEliteserien · Norway · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 8, 2025 · 17:00
VenueViking Stadium
Attendance54,634 / 58,746 (93%)
RefereeM. Oliver (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#3·
#10
#3·#10Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
51Ball possession %49
1.2Expected goals (xG)1.4
14Total shots9
6Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes483
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
J. Bell7.9Lineups
VIK 4-3-37.44Formation6.944-3-3 SAR
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29:10 | +19 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Tromso | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18:14 | +4 | 25 | WDWLW |
| 3 |  Bodo/Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28:11 | +17 | 23 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  Lillestrom | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17:11 | +6 | 19 | LWLDW |
| 5 |  Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18:13 | +5 | 19 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Ham-Kam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:16 | +1 | 17 | WLWWL |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:16 | -3 | 14 | WLDWL |
| 8 |  Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 14 | WLLWL |
| 9 |  Valerenga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 14 | LDWLW |
| 10 |  Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:20 | -5 | 14 | LDWLD |
| 11 |  Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24:20 | +4 | 13 | LWLWL |
| 12 |  KFUM Oslo | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 12 | LDLLW |
| 13 |  Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15:20 | -5 | 11 | LDWLD |
| 14 |  Kristiansund BK | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | -7 | 11 | LWLDW |
| 15 |  Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 9 | LDLLD |
| 16 |  Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13:28 | -15 | 7 | DLLDL |
European qualification Relegation
Eliteserien
2026Viking2-1Sarpsborg 08 FFChampions League
2024Viking0-2Sarpsborg 08 FFDomestic Cup
2023Sarpsborg 08 FF3-2VikingEliteserien
2022Viking1-0Sarpsborg 08 FF