The Eliteserien sees Viking take on Aalesund on Sunday 30 August, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Lyse Arena. Viking are 1st with 62 points from 26 games (top of the table), while Aalesund sit 15th on 24 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 38 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Viking's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Dinamo Zagreb 3–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Aalesund's last 5: WDDLD Most recently they beat Langevag 13–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.8 goals a game.
Viking arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 July 2026, finished Aalesund 1–1 Viking. Across their last 2 meetings Viking have won 0, Aalesund 1, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.8 for Viking and 1.0 for Aalesund. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 73% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Viking 74%, draw 16%, Aalesund 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Viking 2–1 Aalesund. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Viking74%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw16%fair 6.32 · @6.00
Aalesund11%fair 9.40 · @9.25
3.76Expected goals
2.76Viking xG
1.00Aalesund xG
64%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Viking 2.8 – 1.0 Aalesund expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Viking vs Aalesund?
On our numbers Viking have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Aalesund 11%.
How many goals will there be in Viking vs Aalesund?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Viking vs Aalesund?
Our predicted score is Viking 2–1 Aalesund, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Viking vs Aalesund?
Viking vs Aalesund (Eliteserien) kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Lyse Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
