Viking vs Sandefjord Prediction
Norway · Regular Season - 14
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Viking vs Sandefjord: result, form and history
Viking beat Sandefjord 2-1 in the Eliteserien on 18 Jul 2026. It was in line with recent form: Viking had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Sandefjord.
Viking have had the better of this fixture, winning 7 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.8 goals a game. Viking tend to win more corners, 5.8 a game to 3.0 for Sandefjord.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Viking
Avg ratingAvg rating
30Ľ. Belko
5H. Heggheim
6G. Stensness
25H. Sælebakke Falchener
28K. Haugen
29T. Moi
23N. Kemp Fuglestad
7K. Askildsen
26S. Kvia-Egeskog
C10Z. Tripić
20P. Christiansen
30E. Hadaya
4F. Carson Pedersen
44X. Lambrix
47S. Kristiansen
3V. Walle Egeli
C6S. Risan Mörk
7E. Patoulidis
14E. Pettersen
20M. Melchior
19B. Berntsen
11N. MöllerViking Substitutes
Sandefjord Substitutes
Match Stats
VikingSandefjord Team Comparison
VikingSandefjordAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Viking- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.3 vs 0.9 in first half)
Sandefjord- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Viking7Wins · 70%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
10/08/2025SandefjordViking16/05/2025VikingSandefjord02/11/2024VikingSandefjord20/05/2024SandefjordViking24/09/2023VikingSandefjord13/05/2023SandefjordViking07/08/2022SandefjordViking19/06/2022VikingSandefjord02/10/2021VikingSandefjord19/06/2021SandefjordVikingRecent Form
Viking
Sarpsborg 08 FFViking
SonderjyskeViking
Kristiansund BKVikingViking
Start
KFUM OsloVikingViking
Rosenborg
FredrikstadVikingViking
BrannViking
Bodo/Glimt
ValerengaVikingSandefjordSandefjord
Ham-Kam
MoldeSandefjordSandefjordFredrikstad
LillestromSandefjordSandefjordKristiansund BKSandefjord
Aalesund
TromsoSandefjordSandefjordRosenborgBrannSandefjordKFUM OsloSandefjordReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.14 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.36).
Cards come from 100 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 62:23 | +39 | 59 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 58:21 | +37 | 56 | LWWLW |
| 3 | Molde | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 57:36 | +21 | 43 | WWDLW |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 46:31 | +15 | 40 | WWDWW |
| 5 | Tromso | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 43:34 | +9 | 40 | LDDWL |
| 6 | Lillestrom | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 35:33 | +2 | 39 | WWDLW |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 30:35 | -5 | 31 | WLWLD |
| 8 | KFUM Oslo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 30:39 | -9 | 30 | DDWWW |
| 9 | Brann | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 42:40 | +2 | 29 | LLLWL |
| 10 | Valerenga | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 39:46 | -7 | 29 | WWLDL |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 29:41 | -12 | 29 | LLDDD |
| 12 | Ham-Kam | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 33:51 | -18 | 26 | LLWLL |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22:31 | -9 | 24 | LLDWL |
| 14 | Aalesund | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 40:53 | -13 | 24 | LWLWL |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 25:49 | -24 | 20 | DLLLL |
| 16 | Start | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 26:54 | -28 | 19 | WLLLW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 24 | 62:23 | 59 |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 24 | 58:21 | 56 |
| 3 | Molde | 24 | 57:36 | 43 |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 24 | 46:31 | 40 |
| 5 | Tromso | 24 | 43:34 | 40 |
| 6 | Lillestrom | 24 | 35:33 | 39 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 24 | 30:35 | 31 |
| 8 | KFUM Oslo | 24 | 30:39 | 30 |
| 9 | Brann | 24 | 42:40 | 29 |
| 10 | Valerenga | 24 | 39:46 | 29 |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 24 | 29:41 | 29 |
| 12 | Ham-Kam | 24 | 33:51 | 26 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 24 | 22:31 | 24 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 24 | 40:53 | 24 |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 24 | 25:49 | 20 |
| 16 | Start | 24 | 26:54 | 19 |
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About the Viking vs Sandefjord forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Viking and Sandefjord in the Eliteserien table
The table shows a wide gap: Viking are 1st in the Eliteserien, while Sandefjord sit 13th, 35 points behind. League goal record so far: Viking 62-23, Sandefjord 22-31. The full standings are on the Eliteserien Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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