Viking lineup @ Aston Villa
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Viking's expected lineup at Aston Villa, Wed 21 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Østbø (7); Stensness (8), Heggheim (7), Falchener (5), Haugen (5); Bell (8), Askildsen (7), Bjørdal (5); Christiansen (8), Tripić (7), Botheim (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Fredrikstad match on 17 Oct.
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Latest Viking moves
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- TRANSFERBassey signs from PSV Eindhoven1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERBjørdal signs from Valerenga1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERAlte goes out on loan to Viborg31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBotheim signs from Malmo FF31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERAustbö leaves for West Ham29 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERBotnen returns from a loan at Sandnes ULF9 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERCosic signs13 Jul · Transfer
- TRANSFERPostema signs from Groningen13 Jul · Transfer
Viking predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
MOST USED XIViking's expected lineup away at Aston Villa in the UCL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 8 official matches: Østbø in goal, a back four of Stensness, Heggheim, Falchener and Haugen, and Christiansen, Tripić and Botheim further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 4 of the last 8 matches.
- Doubtful: Falchener and Haugen.
- Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Viking, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Most Common Viking Starting XI
Based on 8 official matches this season
- ØstbøGK · 7 starts
- StensnessDEF · 8 starts
- HeggheimDEF · 7 starts
- FalchenerDEF · 5 starts
- HaugenDEF · 5 starts
- BellMID · 8 starts
- AskildsenMID · 7 starts
- BjørdalMID · 5 starts
- ChristiansenFWD · 8 starts
- TripićFWD · 7 starts
- BotheimFWD · 5 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDTripić4/6 penalties scored
- FWDChristiansen1/1 penalties scored
- FWDBotheim0/1 penalties scored
Viking fixtures
Viking @ Aston Villa
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Viking
- What is Viking's expected lineup?
- Viking's expected lineup away at Aston Villa in the UCL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 8 official matches: Østbø in goal, a back four of Stensness, Heggheim, Falchener and Haugen, and Christiansen, Tripić and Botheim further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Østbø, Stensness, Heggheim, Falchener, Haugen, Bell, Askildsen, Bjørdal, Christiansen, Tripić, Botheim.
- Who started Viking's last match?
- Viking's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Norway Eliteserien (4-3-3): A. Østbø, H. Heggheim, G. Stensness, H. Falchener, Vetle Auklend, T. Moi, J. Bell, S. Kvia-Egeskog, N. Fuglestad, E. Botheim, P. Christiansen.
- What was Viking's last result?
- Viking beat Fredrikstad 3–2 on 17 Oct 2026.
- When did Viking last win?
- Viking last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating Fredrikstad 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for Viking?
- Z. Tripić has taken the most penalties for Viking this season, scoring 4 of 6.
- Who has made the most starts for Viking this season?
- G. Stensness leads with 8 starts for Viking across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Viking use most often?
- Viking have used a 4-3-3 in 4 of their 8 matches this season.
- Which Viking goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- A. Ostbo has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Viking this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Viking defender has started the most this season?
- G. Stensness has made the most starts as defender for Viking this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Viking midfielder has started the most this season?
- J. Bell has made the most starts as midfielder for Viking this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Viking forward has started the most this season?
- P. Christiansen has made the most starts as forward for Viking this season, starting 8 matches.
Viking away to Aston Villa
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