Viking 3-1 Tromso: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Viking enter with the stronger league momentum and an imposing home attacking record, but they do so after a taxing European assignment and with a stretched injury list. Tromsø have faded in recent league results, yet their possession-and-press identity gives them a credible route to disrupt the hosts' preferred tempo. Viking's likely returning players improve the immediate outlook, while Tromsø's defensive absences weaken an already difficult task at Lyse Arena. Expect an intense contest in which wide pressure, second balls and late-game concentration matter heavily.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a genuinely volatile recent matchup: the last ten meetings contain several draws and multiple high-scoring contests. Viking won the most recent league meeting in Tromsø, but the previous Lyse Arena league game finished level after an extraordinary stoppage-time swing.

Injuries and absences

Viking's confirmed losses remove depth across the back line and forward unit, with Bærtelsen, Roseth, Bjørshol, D'Agostino and Berisha all unavailable; the reported Askildsen suspension would further thin central midfield. Tromsø's suspension to Hien and Tønnessen's fitness issue particularly matter if they are forced to defend deep for extended spells.

Form (last 5)

Viking vs Tromso stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-20Tromso 1-1 Viking
• 2025-10-19Tromso 1-3 Viking
• 2025-04-27Viking 4-4 Tromso
• 2024-09-01Tromso 2-2 Viking
• 2024-05-05Viking 2-1 Tromso
• 2024-02-24Viking 1-0 Tromso

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