Match Summary
Viking defeated Aalesund 4:0. The match was played in Eliteserien 2023. Goals were scored by D. Diop 2′, S. Adegbenro 11′, S. Svendsen 55′, Z. Tripić 88′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Aalesund had 53% possession while Viking held 47%. Aalesund had 16 shots (2 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Viking. Expected goals: Aalesund 1.21 — Viking 2.35. Aalesund made 4 substitutions, Viking made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Aalesund and Viking — 4 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Z. Tripić
assist: H. Haugen
assist: Z. Tripić
Match Statistics
Aalesund had 53% possession against Viking's 47%. Aalesund registered 16 shots (2 on target) while Viking managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 1–9. Fouls committed: 9–8.
Lineups
Aalesund lined up in a 4-5-1 formation under C. Johnsen, while Viking deployed a 4-1-4-1 under B. Aarsheim.
Defensive Solidity
Aalesund deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Viking's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Aalesund field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Viking's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Aalesund start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Viking averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Aalesund's starting XI is 23.5 (youngest: B. Kristensen (23), oldest: E. Frøysa (24)), while Viking average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Aalesund have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Viking show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Aalesund and Viking have met 1 times — Aalesund won 0, Viking won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Viking leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (0 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026