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Sandefjord vs Viking Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sandefjord vs Viking

EliteserienRegular Season - 20
Sandefjord
#12 · Eliteserien
DDWWL
1 - 1
Jotun Arena, Sandefjord (6,598)
Referee: S. Kringstad
Viking
#2 · Eliteserien
DWWWD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.48
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.44 (implied 69.5%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 72.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.39). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.0% vs 69.5%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Viking to win against Sandefjord, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Viking is currently positioned second in the league, demonstrating strong form with 13 wins from 17 matches this season. They have scored 40 goals while conceding only 17, resulting in a goal difference of +23. This impressive scoring ability, combined with their solid defensive record, underlines their status as title contenders. In contrast, Sandefjord finds itself in 13th place, having secured only 5 wins from their 17 matches. Their recent form has been troubling, with just one win in their last five outings, which has contributed to their negative goal difference of -8. With 15 goals scored and 23 conceded, they face significant challenges, particularly against a high-scoring opponent like Viking. The model gives Viking a strong win probability, reflecting their superior season performance and overall statistics. However, a potential caveat for Viking could be complacency, especially when facing a lower-ranked team. For further details on how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team uses an in-house model that evaluates fixtures based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Sandefjord Win30%3.98
Draw20%4.05
Viking Win50%1.73
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4562.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4463.0%

Combined goal output is high (4.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Sandefjord 1-2 Viking
7.8312.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Viking -0.0
1.3544%

Viking have been the stronger side, winning 71% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.83
12.9%
1-1
8.02
12.6%
0-2
10.19
9.9%
0-1
10.24
9.9%
1-3
11.06
9.2%
2-2
11.15
9.1%

Our model projects a 1-2 Viking win as the most likely scoreline at 12.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sandefjord
-0.0
2.97
Viking
+0.0
1.35
Sandefjord
-0.5
3.90
Viking
+0.5
1.65
Sandefjord
-1.5
7.50
Viking
+1.5
2.75

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Viking are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Sandefjord vs Viking
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
4.104.201.701.482.651.452.50
Marathonbet
3.984.051.741.402.571.442.55
Betfair
4.004.101.731.472.631.502.55
Pinnacle
4.034.321.801.472.78
SBO
3.983.771.58
William Hill
3.803.901.751.442.60
Bet365
3.904.101.731.442.701.502.50
1xBet
4.084.151.781.402.571.442.60
Unibet
4.104.001.731.382.751.412.63
Betano
3.753.901.821.472.571.452.55
Superbet
4.254.101.691.472.551.512.40
BetVictor
3.804.001.731.402.701.402.63

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
63%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSandefjord or Draw
50%2.02
12Sandefjord or Viking
80%1.21
X2Draw or Viking
70%1.22

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Viking leads 7-1)
1 Sandefjord1 Draw7 Viking
Aug 25
Sandefjord
1-2
Viking
Eliteserien
May 25
Viking
3-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Nov 24
Viking
3-2
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
May 24
Sandefjord
0-3
Viking
Eliteserien
Sept 23
Viking
4-3
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
May 23
Sandefjord
1-2
Viking
Eliteserien
Aug 22
Sandefjord
2-2
Viking
Eliteserien
Jun 22
Viking
1-2
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Oct 21
Viking
2-1
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
Sept 21
Viking
-
Sandefjord
Eliteserien

In the last 10 matches between Sandefjord and Viking, Viking has won 7 times, Sandefjord has won once, and there has been 1 draw. This record indicates a strong advantage for Viking, particularly highlighted by a series of narrow victories, with five matches decided by a single goal. The only draw occurred in 2022, while Sandefjord's last win against Viking dates back to June 2022. This suggests that Viking has consistently been the dominant side in recent encounters, often securing crucial points in tight contests.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
19152249153447
WWWWW
2
Viking
19142343192444
DWLWW
3
Tromso
19105434221235
LDLWW
4
Molde
1910363829933
WWWLD
5
Lillestrom
199282626029
WLDLL
6
Rosenborg
198383126527
WLWWL
12
Sandefjord
195591624-820
DDWLL
14
KFUM Oslo
1954102033-1319
LLDWW
15
Aalesund
193973043-1318
WLDDL
16
Start
1934122041-2113
LWLLW

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SandefjordHome
2W5D3L
10 playedGF 7 · GA 101.10 pts/game
VikingAway
6W2D3L
11 playedGF 16 · GA 101.82 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SandefjordViking
1.74Goals p.g.2.38
1.19Goals conceded p.g.0.94
35%Clean sheets32%
45%Win rate71%
2.94Avg goals in match3.32
1.02xG per game1.64
0.02xGA per game-0.46
49%Possession %54%
3.9Shots on target / game5.0
5.2Corners per game7.6
Sandefjord
Recent Form

Sandefjord have won 9 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Viking 1-1 and drew with Brann 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 7D 10L from the last 31 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SandefjordAll competitions
04 Sept
Sandefjord
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Sandefjord
0-0
Brann
Eliteserien
23 Aug
Eidanger
0-15
Sandefjord
NM Cupen
16 Aug
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1-2
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
07 Aug
Sandefjord
0-1
KFUM Oslo
Eliteserien
01 Aug
Fredrikstad
1-0
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
14
Win
45%
7
Draw
23%
10
Lost
32%
Viking
Recent Form

Viking have won 11 of their last 20 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Viking 1-1 and beat Brodd 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 24W 6D 4L from the last 34 games (71% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: VikingAll competitions
04 Sept
Sandefjord
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
02 Sept
Brodd
1-3
Viking
NM Cupen
30 Aug
Viking
2-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
26 Aug
Viking
3-1
Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League
18 Aug
Dinamo Zagreb
2-2
Viking
UEFA Champions League
14 Aug
Rosenborg
2-1
Viking
Eliteserien
24
Win
71%
6
Draw
18%
4
Lost
12%

Lineups

Confirmed

Sandefjord5-4-1Confirmed

8T. BørkeeietDEF
44X. LambrixDEF
3V. EgeliDEF
4F. PedersenDEF
16H. KrogelienDEF
9O. KapskarmoFWD
30E. HadayaGK
6S. MørkMID
27J. DunsbyMID
7E. PatoulidisMID
14E. PettersenMID
2M. HellanDEF
13R. HoltenDEF
5G. HøjbjergDEF
19Bendik BerntsenFWD
24S. MathisenFWD
17A. FosterFWD
1A. GrønnebergGK
37J. VesterMID
10E. GigovićMID

Viking4-1-4-1Confirmed

5H. HeggheimDEF
24Vetle AuklendDEF
27J. DalandDEF
6G. StensnessDEF
20P. ChristiansenFWD
1A. ØstbøGK
29T. MoiMID
26S. Kvia-EgeskogMID
8J. BellMID
10Z. TripićMID
7K. AskildsenMID
2H. HaugenDEF
17E. BasseyDEF
3V. VevatneDEF
23N. FuglestadFWD
22E. BotheimFWD
11R. PostemaFWD
30Ľ. BelkoGK
16H. BjørdalMID
15O. VistedMID

Unavailable Players

9 players

Sandefjord4

D. Koswal
Missing FixtureInjury
F. Loftesnes-Bjune
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
M. Melchior
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
N. Moller
Missing FixtureInjury

Viking5

A. Baertelsen
Missing FixtureFoot Injury
H. Falchener
Missing FixtureInjury
M. Roseth
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
S. Bjorshol
Missing FixtureInjury
V. Berisha
Missing FixtureThigh Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.44 (63%)
Both Teams Score1.45 (62.8%)
Value Bets
Sandefjord Win3.98 (30%)
Viking Win1.73 (49.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.65 (37%)
BTTS No2.55 (37.2%)
Speculative
Draw4.05 (20.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

S. Kringstad has averaged 8.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Sandefjord have averaged 5.2 corners per match at home; Viking 7.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Viking have generated 1.64 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 71% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Viking player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.