Viking 2-1 Sarpsborg 08
Updated
Viking won: Viking 2-1 Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien (Round 17) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Lyse Arena, Stavanger. Viking goals: Henrik Heggheim 40', Zlatko Tripic 90'+5 (pen). Sarpsborg 08 goals: Sondre Sørli 81'. Expected goals: 2.74-2.58. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Henrik Heggheim (8.4).
Match report
Viking beat Sarpsborg 08 2-1
Viking narrowly beat Sarpsborg 08 2-1 at Lyse Arena on Saturday 8 August in Eliteserien.
Henrik Heggheim put Viking ahead on 40' (1-0), Sondre Sørli levelled for Sarpsborg 08 on 81' (1-1) and Zlatko Tripic restored Viking's lead from the penalty spot on 90+5' (2-1).
Zlatko Tripic's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Viking had 50% of the ball, shots were 17-24 (8-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.74-2.58.
Henrik Heggheim (Viking) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 15,759. Referee: Tore Hansen.
Match stats
| Viking | Sarpsborg 08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 2.58 |
| Total shots | 17 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 41 |
| Big chances | 6 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 341 (83%) | 346 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 8 |
| Total shots | 17 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 18 |
Lineups
Viking (4-3-3): Arild Østbø, Sondre Bjørshol, Henrik Heggheim, Gianni Stensness, Vetle Auklend, Ruben Kristensen Alte, Kristoffer Askildsen, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Edvin Austbø, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripic
Sarpsborg 08 (4-2-3-1): Leander Øy, Claus Niyukuri, Marius Lode, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Anders Hiim, Aimar Sher, Sander Christiansen, Sondre Sørli, Andreas Nibe, Olaus Jair Skarsem, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk
Key events
- 25' · Yellow card · Olaus Jair Skarsem (Sarpsborg 08)
- 33' · Yellow card · Bjørn Inge Utvik (Sarpsborg 08)
- 40' · Goal · Henrik Heggheim (Viking)
- 40' · Yellow card · Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg 08)
- 51' · Yellow card · Zlatko Tripic (Viking)
- 61' · Substitution · Victor Halvorsen for Andreas Nibe (Sarpsborg 08)
- 61' · Substitution · Noa Williams for Olaus Jair Skarsem (Sarpsborg 08)
- 65' · Substitution · Ola Visted for Simen Kvia-Egeskog (Viking)
- 65' · Substitution · Jakob Segadal Hansen for Ruben Kristensen Alte (Viking)
- 65' · Substitution · Herman Haugen for Sondre Bjørshol (Viking)
- 70' · Substitution · Eirik Wichne for Claus Niyukuri (Sarpsborg 08)
- 81' · Goal · Sondre Sørli (Sarpsborg 08)
- 85' · Substitution · Camil Mmaee for Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg 08)
- 87' · Substitution · Romano Postema for Vetle Auklend (Viking)
- 87' · Substitution · Niklas Fuglestad for Edvin Austbø (Viking)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Zlatko Tripic (Viking)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Arild Østbø (Viking)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2013: Viking 15, draws 5, Sarpsborg 08 6.
Questions
Who won Viking vs Sarpsborg 08?
Viking won, 2-1 (Eliteserien) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Viking vs Sarpsborg 08?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Lyse Arena, Stavanger, Eliteserien.
What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Sarpsborg 08?
In 26 league meetings since 2013: Viking 15 wins, 5 draws, Sarpsborg 08 6 wins (goals 38-26).