Dec 5th features a match where Viking hosts Odd at Sr-bank Arena in a clash of the Eliteserien. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 2 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. 3rd placed Viking is fresh off their 3-2 win against Kristiansund. Bendik Bye struck first for Kristiansund in the 4th minute on a feed from Arbnor Mucolli, but Kristoffer Lokberg got the equalizer for Viking in the 41st minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 93rd minute on a goal by Sondre Flem Bjorshol. With 20 points in their last 10 matches Viking should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 13th placed Odd, recorded a 1-2 loss against Vålerenga. Holm scored the first goal for Vålerenga in the 4th minute, then Tobias Lauritsen tied it up for Odd in the 34th minute on a feed from Marcus Andre Kaasa. Odd looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 17th of July, Odd hosted Viking at the Skagerak Arena in their last match together. Odd won by a score of 3 to 2. Marcus Andre Kaasa scored the first goal for Odd in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then Mushaga Bakenga added another in the 46th minute.
Odd’s most prolific scorer has been Tobias Lauritsen. The Norwegian attacker has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches. Veton Berisha has been the most prolific scorer on Viking in the last five matches with three goals.