Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Prediction 09.07.2025 | NM Cup

• Competition: NM Cup - Semi-Finals
• Date: Wednesday, 9th, July 2025
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CEST
• Venue: Sarpsborg Stadion (Sarpsborg)

Sarpsborg 08 will host runaway Eliteserien leaders Viking on Wednesday evening, with a place in the NM Cup final on the line for both sides.

Sarpsborg 08 pulled off one of the most pleasant shocks of the Norwegian Cup quarterfinals as they knocked out Rosenborg right in the heart of Trondheim through a nerve-racking penalty shootout, securing their first final-four breakthrough since the 2016-17 campaign when they last came close to lifting this prestigious trophy.

Meanwhile, Viking are demonstrating superiority on both fronts domestically, profiled as one of the hot contenders for the double crown that includes the NM Cup where they broke into the top four thanks to blowing Aalesund out of the quarter-finals with a solitary one-goal victory.

Sarpsborg 08 vs Viking Betting Tips : VIKING TO WIN

Sarpsborg will be riding a wave of motivation backed by passionate home support, but Viking have hit such a relentless stride since the start of the campaign that it’s hard to see anyone halting their domestic charge, which is why we expect the Eliteserien frontrunners to stay on course for a potential double in composed fashion. Just days after knocking Rosenborg out of the NM Cup, S08 pulled off a sensational league upset by toppling powerhouse Bodo/Glimt 2-1 on the road, but the looming visit of Viking brings a sense of unease to the hosts given their ongoing five-match losing streak at home against Wednesday’s adversary. In addition to bossing the Norwegian top flight with an impressive nine-point cushion at the summit, De Morkebla have been ruthless in the NM Cup, brushing aside all five of their opening hurdles in regulation time without conceding a single goal while racking up an eye-catching tally of 18 at the other end. Sarpsborg shouldn’t be written off too quickly as they’ve proven to be a tricky side to face on home soil, but their poor head-to-head record combined with Viking’s relentless form across all competitions makes the visitors strong contenders to book their ticket to the NM Cup final.