Kolstad defeated Viking TIF 37-24 in the REMA 1000-ligaen on 4 October 2026. The visitors secured a comfortable victory away from home, extending their strong form in the competition. The result leaves Viking TIF ninth on the table with four points from four games.
Kolstad sit fourth after six matches, carrying seven points from four wins, one draw and one defeat. Viking TIF remain unbeaten at home but have struggled to create separation from the mid-table pack. The gap between them in the standings has not narrowed.
Both sides have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently. Viking TIF lost 26-45 to Runnar last week after earlier drawing 29-30 with Kristiansand. Kolstad beat Nørbo 34-28 on their last outing following a 30-30 draw with Follo HK. The scoring patterns suggest attacking intent from both camps.
and here's the thing — the away victory was the call we made before kickoff, with 72 per cent confidence. Kolstad's away record since the season began makes that prediction straightforward rather than hopeful.
The win moves Kolstad closer to the top half of the table, though they still trail the leaders by a margin that could tighten or widen depending on upcoming fixtures. Viking TIF's unbeaten run continues but their goal difference of -10 after four games raises questions about defensive organisation when matches open up.
by then, the visitors will have reviewed the cut-out moments where the game slipped away. Three- and four-goal margins in this league rarely happen by accident.
