Viking stunned league leaders Bodø/Glimt with a spectacular 4-2 away victory in the Norwegian Eliteserien on May 29, 2025. This astonishing match result at Aspmyra Stadion was one of the shocks of the season, as Viking outscored the prolific home side in a thrilling encounter. Bodø/Glimt took an early lead, but Viking responded with three unanswered goals before halftime to turn the game on its head. The home side pulled one back early in the second half to set up a grandstand finish, but Viking sealed the win with a breakaway goal in the dying minutes. The game was a breathless, end-to-end affair, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves, but Viking's finishing was ultimately more clinical. This victory propelled Viking into the European conversation and handed Bodø/Glimt a rare and damaging home defeat in the title race. The Viking coach hailed his team's courage and attacking verve, while the Bodø/Glimt manager conceded his side was unusually vulnerable defensively. Bodø/Glimt's normally reliable defense in their starting lineup was exposed repeatedly by Viking's swift transitions.