Viking 2-1 Rosenborg – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Viking at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this Viking vs Rosenborg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Rosenborg make the trip to SR-Bank Arena to face Viking in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 17. The match kicks off on Sunday 29 August 2021 at 17:00 UTC.
Current Form
Viking's overall Eliteserien record this term: 4W 4D 2L from 10 games (1.60 PPG). Last five: D L W W D. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Viking, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Viking at SR-Bank Arena this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.60 — Viking are significantly better at SR-Bank Arena than their overall form suggests.
Rosenborg (all games): 5W 2D 3L across 10 Eliteserien outings this term — 1.70 points per game. Last five: D W W W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.10. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Rosenborg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Rosenborg have gone 3W 4D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.60 PPG for Viking against 1.70 for Rosenborg. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Viking register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant games, Rosenborg in 70%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
Trading
Viking half-time and goal-timing data (46 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 88% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 74% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 74% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
Rosenborg half-time and goal-timing data (46 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Viking 67% and Rosenborg 56% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Viking 76% | Rosenborg 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Viking 2.06 xG and Rosenborg 1.71 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Viking attack 1.241 / defence 1.193 | Rosenborg attack 1.152 / defence 0.919. League average goals — home 1.810 / away 1.247. Data: 46 Viking games / 46 Rosenborg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Viking 44% | Draw 25% | Rosenborg 31%. Fair-value odds: Viking 2.27 | Draw 4.00 | Rosenborg 3.23. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 73% | BTTS probability 74% | Total xG 3.78. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 73% — a total xG of 3.78 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 74% reflects that both xG figures (2.06 / 1.71) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Viking at 44% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Viking if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.78 combined xG gives a 73% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 74%. Form rates corroborate: Viking 80% | Rosenborg 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Viking vs Rosenborg | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: SR-Bank Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 29 Aug 2021, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Viking 44% | Draw 25% | Rosenborg 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 73% | BTTS 74% | xG Viking 2.06 / Rosenborg 1.71 • Poisson strength factors: Viking attack 1.241 / def 1.193 | Rosenborg attack 1.152 / def 0.919 | league avg home 1.810 / away 1.247 • Poisson stance: Viking (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
2.06
Viking xG
Expected Goals
1.71
Rosenborg xG
74%
BTTS
91%
Over 1.5
73%
Over 2.5
52%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Viking vs Rosenborg kick off?
Viking vs Rosenborg kicked off at 17:00 on Sunday 29 August 2021 at SR-Bank Arena.
What was the final score in Viking vs Rosenborg?
Viking 2 - 1 Rosenborg.
Where is Viking vs Rosenborg being played?
The match is being played at SR-Bank Arena.
What competition is Viking vs Rosenborg part of?
Viking vs Rosenborg is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Viking vs Rosenborg?
Our statistical model gives Viking a 44% chance of winning, Rosenborg a 31% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Viking the favourite.
Will both teams score in Viking vs Rosenborg?
Our model estimates a 74% probability that both Viking and Rosenborg will score (BTTS).
Will Viking vs Rosenborg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 73%.
What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Rosenborg?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Viking and Rosenborg in?
Viking (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.90 | L5 D-L-W-W-D. Rosenborg (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Viking's attacking strength (1.24x league average) is weighed against Rosenborg's defensive record (0.92x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.06. Flip it around — Rosenborg's attack (1.15x) against Viking's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 1.71.
These ratings are built from 46/46 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 9.1%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.4%), 2-2 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Viking Win
44%
2.25
25%
3.98
31%
3.28
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.1%
Draw
2 – 2
7.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.06
Viking xG
Total xG
3.78
1.71
Rosenborg xG
2.25
44%
Home win
3.98
25%
Draw
3.28
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
73%
Over 2.5
1.37
27%
Under 2.5
3.70
52%
Over 3.5
1.92
48%
Under 3.5
2.08
33%
Over 4.5
3.03
67%
Under 4.5
1.49
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
74%
BTTS Yes
1.36
26%
BTTS No
3.79
Clean Sheet
18%
5.55
13%
7.89
Win to Nil
8%
12.49
4%
25.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 4.7 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Viking vs Rosenborg?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.1%.
How many goals are Viking and Rosenborg expected to score?
The model projects 2.06 expected goals for Viking and 1.71 for Rosenborg, a combined total of 3.78.
How confident is the prediction model for Viking vs Rosenborg?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Viking's recent record stands at 19W 12D 15L from 46 games, a 1.50 PPG return, with D-L-W-W-D in the last five. The sample for Viking is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Rosenborg, meanwhile, have gone 23W 11D 12L across 46 games — 1.74 PPG, with D-W-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Rosenborg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.50 PPG for Viking against 1.74 for Rosenborg. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Viking have managed 12W 6D 5L from 23 games — 1.83 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Rosenborg's away record stands at 8W 7D 8L across 23 trips, a 1.35 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Viking come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Viking are averaging 1.85 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game recently; Rosenborg are on 1.80 scored and 1.20 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Viking have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 46 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Viking
Blended
Rosenborg
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Viking and Rosenborg in coming into this match?
Viking have gone 19W 12D 15L in their last 46 games (1.50 PPG), while Rosenborg have gone 23W 11D 12L in their last 46 (1.74 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Viking at home or Rosenborg away?
Viking's home record (1.83 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Viking at home: 1.83 PPG; Rosenborg away: 1.35 PPG.
Have Viking or Rosenborg been keeping clean sheets recently?
Viking have kept a clean sheet in 13% of their recent games, Rosenborg in 30%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since August 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. They last met on 1 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: Viking have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Rosenborg won 1-5 on 3 Dec 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Viking have gone 4W 1D 1L from 6 meetings on their own ground against Rosenborg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Viking
2
Draws
4
Rosenborg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Rosenborg?
From 10 meetings on record, Viking have won 4, Rosenborg have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Viking and Rosenborg last play each other?
They last met on 1 May 2026, when Viking 3-0 Rosenborg.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Viking are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
Rosenborg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 74% for Viking, 56% for Rosenborg — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 74% for Viking and 61% for Rosenborg. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 52% and 22% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Rosenborg in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Viking home games / Rosenborg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Viking play Rosenborg?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 74% of Viking's games and 56% of Rosenborg's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Viking vs Rosenborg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 74% of Viking's matches and 61% of Rosenborg's.
Do Viking and Rosenborg tend to score early?
Viking have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, Rosenborg in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Viking edge out Rosenborg 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Viking beat Rosenborg 2-1 at SR-Bank Arena, Regular Season - 17, in the Eliteserien. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Viking 2.06 xG and Rosenborg 1.71 xG, a combined 3.78. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Viking attack 1.24 / defence 1.19 against Rosenborg attack 1.15 / defence 0.92, drawn from 46/46 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Viking 44% | Draw 25% | Rosenborg 31%, with Viking to win its most likely call at 44%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 73%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 91% and landed. Over 3.5 was 52% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 74% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 71% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Viking 76%, Rosenborg 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Viking's trading profile (46 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Rosenborg's trading profile (46 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Viking 1.50 PPG, Rosenborg 1.74 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Viking win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.