Odds BK and Viking will meet in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Saturday. Both sides are seeking an end to their winless streaks.
The home side go into the match in eighth place after 11 matches. They have taken 16 points this season and go into the match on Saturday on the back of two straight matches without a win.
Ikke lenge før det braker løs på Skagerak Arena⚽️Odd 🆚@vikingfotball 📅 lørdag 17. juli klokka 18.00🎟https://t.co/RwZUlhIohv #oddsbk #sammenigjen pic.twitter.com/EPPFZMPHZi— Odds Ballklubb (@oddsbk) July 15, 2021
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Viking are sixth in the league with 18 points this term after 12 matchdays. The visitors have drawn three consecutive matches in the league.
Odds claimed two wins last season against Viking outscoring them 5-1. However, neither side are in form going into the match on Saturday.
Manager Jan Frode Nornes’ Odds team have played four times at the Stagerak Arena this term where they are unbeaten. Odds have taken eight points from 12 possible at home and will seek another match without a loss at the Stagerak Arena.
Viking have blown hot and cold on the road in 2021. They have taken seven points from 18 possible this season on the road. They are –7 in goal difference away from home. Viking have conceded 16 goals away. Meanwhile, Odds are +4 in goal difference at home with seven for and three away.
Nornes will be without defender Steffen Hagen. He is ruled out until November with a toe injury. Meanwhile, Viking manager duo Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen have three players on the injury list going into the game on Saturday.
Midfielder Fredrik Torsteinbo is a doubt for the game with a groin strain. Midfielder Kristoffer Lokberg could miss the game with a knee issue. Defender Sondre Bjorshol could be back from a groin injury.
Odds player Mushaga Bakenga has scored nine goals in 10 appearances for the team in the Eliteserien. He has scored 60% of the goals this season for Odds.
Viking’s Veton Berisha has tallied nine goals as well. Berisha has scored 41% of Viking’s goals this season.
Neither club go into the game on Saturday in form. Odds have drawn two of their last five matches. Viking have drawn three consecutive fixtures.
Odds are joint-leaders in draws in the Eliteserien this term. They should claim another draw on Saturday versus Viking.
The two clubs are desperate to end their winless streak, but the pressure will lead to another draw. The game should end with under 2.5 goals in a low-scoring affair.