In this week 12 match on the 3rd of July, Viking hosts Rosenborg in a clash of the Eliteserien. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 3rd placed Viking, recorded a 2-4 loss against Haugesund. Daniel Seland Karlsbakk struck first for Viking in the 4th minute, then Ndour got the equalizer for Haugesund in the 8th minute on a feed from Mads Sande But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 84th minute on a goal by Soren Reese. Viking is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while 6th placed Rosenborg is fresh off their 3-1 win against Kristiansund. Ole Saeter struck first for Rosenborg in the 4th minute on a feed from Carlo Holse, then Amidou Diop tied it up for Kristiansund in the 19th minute. Rosenborg is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.
Rosenborg is glad to have Ole Saeter in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored 5 goals. Viking’s most prolific scorer has been Veton Berisha. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches.