Prediction Viking vs Strømsgodset 2025 – Betting Tips for Eliteserien on July 5, 2025

As the excitement of the Eliteserien builds, all eyes will be on the fiercely competitive clash between Viking and Strømsgodset at the SR-Bank Arena in Stavanger. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, at 14:00, this match promises to be a real spectacle and a critical one for both teams.

Home Team Preview: Viking

Viking is entering this match gleaming with confidence, having accumulated an impressive total of 33 points from 14 matches, positioning them firmly at the top of the league standings. With a remarkable record of 10 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss, their goal-scoring prowess is unmistakable having netted 38 times while only conceding 17 goals. Their recent form has been stellar, rattling off a series of wins against formidable opponents. Viking's attacking play can be described as potent, with an average of 17.29 shots per game, and a healthy 71.43% of matches featuring over 2.5 goals. The squad shows a strong home advantage, and with the capacity of the SR-Bank Arena being only 1,000, the atmosphere will surely be electric.

Away Team Preview: Strømsgodset

On the other side, Strømsgodset finds itself in a precarious 15th position with only 6 points from 11 matches, struggling to find any real consistency in their play. With just 2 victories and an alarming 9 losses, they have conceded a staggering 25 goals while only managing to score 14. The data shows that they have been heavily reliant on their home matches for any semblance of success. Strømsgodset's lack of form is particularly evident in their recent fixture against Vålerenga, where they suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat. With a goal-per-game average of a mere 1.27, they're sorely lacking in offensive firepower.

Head-to-Head and Match Odds

In their most recent encounter last season, Viking triumphed over Strømsgodset with a decisive 5-2 victory, highlighting the disparity in form and ability between the two teams. The odds reflect a similar sentiment with Viking boasting a 78.74% probability of winning, while Strømsgodset is seen as a long shot at only 11.76%.

In terms of the match odds, Viking has been favored at a stunning 1.27 to win compared to Strømsgodset's distant 8.50.

Betting Suggestion

Given Viking's current form and impressive home record, a betting suggestion would be to place a stake on Viking to win the match at odds of 1.27. Additionally, considering Viking's ability to score frequently and Strømsgodset's woes in defense, betting on over 2.5 total goals in the match also looks appealing. This match promises to be a showcase of Viking's attacking prowess against a vulnerable Strømsgodset side, making it a worthy addition to any betting slip.