Viking will face Rosenborg in the 7th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien on May 1, 2026. The hosts, who have made an impressive start to the season, will try to defeat the historic giant from Trondheim, who has had an unconvincing season start.

The Stavanger club won last year’s championship, their first since 1991. They have also started the new campaign well: yes, they stumbled against HamKam, losing 1-2 away, but then achieved only victories, including a convincing 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt. Fredrikstad was also beaten, albeit narrowly, 2-1.

The Trondheim team, Rosenborg, has long lost its status as the nation's football leader. In 2025, they collected 42 points and finished seventh overall. After the break, they started with three straight losses and only managed to defeat Sarpsborg 2-1 at home. Their recent matches against Sandefjord and Brann ended in draws.

The national champion has made a powerful start to their title defense, averaging 2.67 goals scored and conceding one per game. Johansson’s side, Rosenborg, in contrast, averages just 0.5 goals scored and 1.33 conceded, highlighting their challenging start to the campaign.

Viking have won twice in their last four official encounters with Rosenborg, suffering just one defeat, indicating an advantage for the home side in this historic rivalry.

The leader is playing at home. So it is reasonable to bet on them to win with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.62). Viking have won five matches in a row, further solidifying their position as favorites in this upcoming clash.