Viking 3-4 Tromso – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Viking at 49% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Viking face Tromso.
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Full Analysis
SR-Bank Arena plays host to Viking versus Tromso in Eliteserien (matchday 25). Kick-off: Sunday 22 October 2023 at 19:15 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Viking have collected 2.30 PPG across their last 10 games: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: D W W L D. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home, Viking have gone 7W 2D 1L in their last 10 home games (2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.40 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.
Tromso (all games): 7W 0D 3L across their last 10 — 2.10 points per game. Last five: W W L W L. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.20. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Tromso away from home: 7W 0D 3L from their last 10 away games — 2.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 2.30 PPG for Viking against 2.10 for Tromso. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated the 4 H2H matches in our data: 1 wins for Viking, 0 for Tromso and 3 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral.
The 4 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 23 Apr 2023, ended Viking 1–1 Tromso — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading Data
Viking goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 54 games, 26 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 69% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 94% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 61% of those occasions; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 46%; of the 16 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Tromso goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 54 games, 26 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 69% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; of the 14 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 17 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 41%; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Viking 70% and Tromso 68% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Viking 61% | Tromso 59%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Viking surrender their half-time lead 46% of the time, while Tromso have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 41% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle. Note also that Tromso surrender HT leads in 29% of cases while Viking recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 38% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Viking 1.80 xG and Tromso 1.32 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 1.224 / defence 1.070 | Tromso attack 0.927 / defence 0.817. League average goals — home 1.795 / away 1.329. Data: built from Viking's last 54 games and Tromso's last 54.
Result probabilities: Viking 49% | Draw 23% | Tromso 28%. Fair-value odds: Viking 2.05 | Draw 4.33 | Tromso 3.54. Viking hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 60% | BTTS Yes probability 61% | Total xG 3.12. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 60% — the 3.12 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% — both xG figures (1.80 / 1.32) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Viking at 49% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Viking if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.12 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 60% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Viking's last 10 home games and Tromso's last 10 away games) averaging 3.2 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 61% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Viking 80% (last 10 home games) | Tromso 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Viking vs Tromso | Competition: Eliteserien, matchday 25 | Venue: SR-Bank Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 22 October 2023 at 19:15 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Viking 49% | Draw 23% | Tromso 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 60% (Under 40%) | BTTS Yes 61% (No 39%) | xG Viking 1.80 / Tromso 1.32 • Poisson strength factors: Viking attack 1.224 / def 1.070 | Tromso attack 0.927 / def 0.817 | league avg home 1.795 / away 1.329 • Poisson stance: Viking (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.80
Viking xG
Expected Goals
1.32
Tromso xG
61%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
38%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Viking vs Tromso FAQs
What time does Viking vs Tromso kick off?
Viking vs Tromso kicked off at 19:15 UK time on Sunday 22 October 2023 at SR-Bank Arena.
What was the final score in Viking vs Tromso?
Viking 3 - 4 Tromso.
Where is Viking vs Tromso being played?
The match is being played at SR-Bank Arena.
What competition is Viking vs Tromso part of?
Viking vs Tromso is a Eliteserien fixture (matchday 25) (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Viking vs Tromso?
Our statistical model gives Viking a 49% chance of winning, Tromso a 28% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Viking the favourite.
Will both teams score in Viking vs Tromso?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Viking and Tromso will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Viking vs Tromso have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 60%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Viking's attack rating (1.22) and Tromso's defence rating (0.82), the model arrives at 1.80 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Tromso's attack (0.93x) against Viking's defence (1.07x) — and the away total comes out at 1.32.
These ratings are built from Viking's last 54 games and Tromso's last 54 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Viking Win
49%
2.05
23%
4.33
28%
3.54
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
1 – 0
8.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.80
Viking xG
Total xG
3.12
1.32
Tromso xG
2.05
49%
Home win
4.33
23%
Draw
3.54
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
60%
Over 2.5
1.67
40%
Under 2.5
2.50
38%
Over 3.5
2.63
62%
Under 3.5
1.61
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.64
39%
BTTS No
2.57
Clean Sheet
27%
3.74
17%
6.03
Win to Nil
13%
7.68
5%
21.34
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.4 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 6.9 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Viking vs Tromso Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Viking vs Tromso?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Viking and Tromso expected to score?
The model projects 1.80 expected goals for Viking and 1.32 for Tromso, a combined total of 3.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Viking vs Tromso?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Viking come into this having played 54 games, going 25W 12D 17L for 1.61 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-W-L-D.
On the other side, Tromso sit at 1.69 PPG from 54 outings (25W 16D 13L), a run that reads W-W-L-W-L across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.61 PPG for Viking against 1.69 for Tromso. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Viking's home form reads 13W 7D 6L across their last 26 home games, a 1.77 PPG return.
Away from home, Tromso have taken 1.38 points per game from their last 26 away games (9W 9D 8L).
Attack vs Defence
Viking are averaging 1.83 goals scored and 1.63 conceded per game recently; Tromso are on 1.50 scored and 1.37 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Viking have seen both teams score in 70% of their recent games; Tromso in 69%.
Last 54 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Viking
Blended
Tromso
Blended
Viking (Home) vs Tromso (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Viking
Blended
Tromso
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❓ Viking vs Tromso Form FAQs
What form are Viking and Tromso in coming into this match?
Viking have gone 25W 12D 17L in their last 54 games (1.61 PPG), while Tromso have gone 25W 16D 13L in their last 54 (1.69 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Viking at home or Tromso away?
Viking's home record (1.77 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Viking at home: 1.77 PPG; Tromso away: 1.38 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 10 H2H matches between Viking and Tromso, the earliest from December 2021. All of them came in Eliteserien. The most recent was as recently as 25 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
Viking have won the most recent 2 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Viking have gone 2W 2D 1L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Tromso — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Viking
5
Draws
1
Tromso
Recent Meetings
❓ Viking vs Tromso H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Tromso?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Viking have won 4, Tromso have won 1, and 5 have been drawn.
When did Viking and Tromso last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 October 2026: Viking 3-1 Tromso.
Who has won more matches between Viking and Tromso?
Viking have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Viking are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 38% of those situations.
Tromso are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 69% for Viking, 65% for Tromso — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Viking) and 54% (Tromso). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 23% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Viking home games / Tromso away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Viking vs Tromso Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Viking and Tromso matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 69% of Viking's games and 65% of Tromso's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Viking and Tromso matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 58% of Viking's matches and 54% of Tromso's.
Do Viking and Tromso matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 69% of Viking's recent matches and 69% of Tromso's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Tromso defy the odds to beat Viking 3-4.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Tromso beat Viking 3-4 at SR-Bank Arena, Regular Season - 25, in the Eliteserien. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Viking 1.80 xG and Tromso 1.32 xG, a combined 3.12. The scoreboard read 3-4 for 7 actual goals. Viking beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Tromso outscored their 1.32 projection by 2.7. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Viking attack 1.22 / defence 1.07 against Tromso attack 0.93 / defence 0.82, drawn from 54/54 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Viking 49% | Draw 23% | Tromso 28%, with Viking to win its most likely call at 49%. The actual Tromso win had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 60%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 38% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Viking 61%, Tromso 59%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 69%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Viking's trading profile (54 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did.
Tromso's trading profile (54 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 68% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Viking 1.61 PPG, Tromso 1.69 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Tromso win broke the near-deadlock. Viking (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 2.04 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 1.42 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Tromso (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.19 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.46 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.