Viking - Fredrikstad prediction 17 October 2026

Norway ยท EliteserienFinished
Viking
3:2
FT
Fredrikstad
Match Info
CompetitionEliteserien ยท Norway
Start date
Kick-off
VenueLyse Arena, Stavanger
Capacity16,508
Surfaceartificial
RefereeMarius Hansen Grotta
Recent Form
Viking
W
L
W
D
W
Fredrikstad
L
L
D
D
D
Recent matches ยท Viking
Eliteserien
Viking
Tromso
31
W
UEFA Champions League
Aston Villa
Viking
31
L
Eliteserien
Viking
Fredrikstad
32
W
UEFA Champions League
Viking
Bayern Munich
33
D
Eliteserien
Brann
Viking
02
W
Cup
Madla
Viking
03
W
Eliteserien
Viking
Lillestrom
30
W
Eliteserien
Viking
Kristiansund
81
W
UEFA Champions League
VfB Stuttgart
Viking
31
L
Eliteserien
Sandefjord
Viking
11
D
Cup
Brodd
Viking
13
W
Eliteserien
Viking
Aalesund
21
W
UEFA Champions League Qualification
Viking
Dinamo Zagreb
31
W
UEFA Champions League Qualification
Dinamo Zagreb
Viking
22
D
Eliteserien
Rosenborg
Viking
21
L
Recent matches ยท Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
Molde
Fredrikstad
51
L
Eliteserien
Viking
Fredrikstad
32
L
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Tromso
11
D
Friendly Clubs
Sandefjord
Fredrikstad
00
D
Eliteserien
Valerenga
Fredrikstad
11
D
Cup
Stjordals Blink
Fredrikstad
01
W
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Sarpsborg 08
11
D
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Bodo/Glimt
12
L
Eliteserien
Lillestrom
Fredrikstad
14
W
Cup
Eidsvold IF
Fredrikstad
17
W
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Kristiansund
10
W
Eliteserien
IK Start
Fredrikstad
01
W
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Sandefjord
10
W
Eliteserien
Rosenborg
Fredrikstad
40
L
Eliteserien
Bodo/Glimt
Fredrikstad
10
L
Lineups
Viking4-3-3
  • 1A. ร˜stbรธG
  • 22E. BotheimF
  • 20P. ChristiansenF
  • 25H. FalchenerD
  • 5H. HeggheimD
  • 26S. Kvia-EgeskogM
  • 24Vetle AuklendD
  • 29T. MoiM
  • 23N. FuglestadF
  • 6G. StensnessD
  • 8J. BellM
Substitutes
  • 11R. Postema
  • 2H. Haugen
  • 30ฤฝ. Belko
  • 19A. Cosic
  • 10Z. Tripiฤ‡
  • 17E. Bassey
  • 33J. Hansen
  • 27J. Daland
  • 16H. Bjรธrdal
Fredrikstad3-4-3
  • 18B. FiabemaF
  • 38I. AmundsenD
  • 4F. HolmรฉD
  • 21J. JezierskiM
  • 13S. SรธrlรธkkM
  • 77M. BรธrsheimG
  • 11L. WestF
  • 6S. Leach HolmM
  • 29G. WessehF
  • 28S. OwusuD
  • 16D. EidM
Substitutes
  • 24L. Owusu
  • 30J. Torkildsen
  • 7B. Thoresen
  • 23H. Skogvold
  • 21F. Ghebreyohannes
  • 5S. Rafn
  • 9S. Laghzaoui
  • 10J. Hummelvoll-Nuรฑez
  • 12U. Fredriksen
Head-to-Head ยท summary
6
Viking
1
Draws
0
Fredrikstad
Previous meetings
Eliteserien
Viking
Fredrikstad
32
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Viking
12
Eliteserien
Fredrikstad
Viking
01
Eliteserien
Viking
Fredrikstad
30
Friendly Clubs
Viking
Fredrikstad
20
Friendly Clubs
Viking
Fredrikstad
11
Cup
Fredrikstad
Viking
12
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Viking24192362:23+3959
2Bodo/Glimt24182458:21+3756
3Molde24134757:36+2143
4Rosenborg24124846:31+1540
5Tromso24117643:34+940
6Lillestrom24123935:33+239
7Sarpsborg 082487930:35-531
8KFUM Oslo24861030:39-930
9Brann24921342:40+229
10Valerenga24851139:46-729
11Fredrikstad24851129:41-1229
12Ham-Kam24751233:51-1826
13Sandefjord24661222:31-924
14Aalesund24591040:53-1324
15Kristiansund24551425:49-2420
16IK Start24541526:54-2819
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Viking vs Fredrikstad Prediction (Oct 17)

The Viking vs Fredrikstad prediction for the Eliteserien match on Oct 17, 2026, points to a confident home win. Based on the stats, league position and odds, Viking has a 65% chance of winning, Fredrikstad just 11%, and the draw sits at 24%.

Team Form

Viking come into this match with four wins from their last five outings, scoring freely. Their most recent results show a 2-0 away win at Brann, a 3-0 cup win at Madla, a 3-0 home drubbing of Lillestrom, an 8-1 demolition of Kristiansund, and only a narrow 3-1 Champions League defeat at VfB Stuttgart. At home they have been unstoppable.

Fredrikstadโ€™s form is far less convincing. Their last five matches have produced only one win (a 1-0 cup victory at Stjordals Blink) alongside draws against Sandefjord (0-0), Valerenga (1-1) and Sarpsborg 08 (1-1), plus a 2-1 home loss to Bodo/Glimt. The away side struggles to turn draws into wins.

Head-to-Head Record

Recent meetings heavily favour Viking. In the last six head-to-head matches, Viking have won five and drawn one. Fredrikstad have failed to register a single victory. The most recent clash, on Apr 25, 2026, ended 2-1 to Viking. Previous Eliteserien encounters saw Viking win 1-0 away and 3-0 at home. The only draw was a 1-1 friendly in 2024.

League Table Positions

Viking sit top of the Eliteserien with 53 points from 22 matches (17 wins, 2 draws, 3 defeats). Their home record is perfect: 10 wins from 10, scoring 38 goals and conceding just 10. Fredrikstad are 8th with 28 points from 21 games (8 wins, 4 draws, 9 defeats). Their away form is patchy โ€“ only 3 wins in 11 road trips, with 12 goals scored and 21 conceded.

Win Probability: Viking or Fredrikstad?

Using the bookmaker odds (1.25 home, 2.80 draw, 6.00 away) as a base and then adjusting for the overwhelming home advantage, recent form and H2H dominance, we calculate the true outcome probabilities as follows: Viking win 65%, Draw 24%, Fredrikstad win 11%. The perfect home record and the 25-point gap in the standings make Viking the clear favourite.

Odds & Match Prediction

The supplied 1X2 odds are Viking 1.25, Draw 2.80, Fredrikstad 6.00. Bookmakers see Viking as the overwhelming favourite, and every metric supports that view. Based on the stats, a home win is the most likely result. Vikingโ€™s attacking power at Viking Stadion and Fredrikstadโ€™s inability to beat higher-ranked sides on the road make a comfortable victory probable.

Viking vs Fredrikstad โ€” FAQ

Who will win Viking vs Fredrikstad?
Viking are strong favourites to win. Our probability model gives Viking a 65% chance, Fredrikstad an 11% chance, and the draw a 24% chance. The combination of perfect home form and dominant head-to-head record makes a Viking victory the most likely outcome.
What is the win probability for Viking?
Viking have a 65% win probability. This figure is derived from the bookmaker odds and then adjusted to reflect their ten wins from ten home league matches and the fact Fredrikstad have never beaten Viking in their last six meetings.
When is the Viking vs Fredrikstad match?
The match is scheduled for Oct 17, 2026, with a kick-off time of 17:00 local time. It is an Eliteserien fixture, the top division in Norway, and will be played at the Viking Stadion in Stavanger.
What are the odds for the match?
The current 1X2 odds are: Viking to win 1.25, the draw 2.80, and an away win for Fredrikstad at 6.00. These odds price Viking as the heavy favourites and give Fredrikstad only a slim chance of causing an upset.
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