Viking host Sandefjord in the Eliteserien on Saturday 18 July, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Lyse Arena. Viking are 1st with 62 points from 26 games (top of the table), while Sandefjord sit 13th on 28 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 34 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Viking's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to Sarpsborg 08 FF 0–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sandefjord's last 5: DLDWD Most recently they drew with Ham-Kam 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Viking arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.4 for Viking and 0.8 for Sandefjord. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Viking to win – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Viking 2–0 Sandefjord. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Viking74%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw16%fair 6.16 · @5.60
Sandefjord10%fair 9.74 · @10.25
3.19Expected goals
2.41Viking xG
0.78Sandefjord xG
57%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–010%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Viking 2.4 – 0.8 Sandefjord expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Viking to win✓
74%
1.36
1.25
Double chance
Viking or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
1.80
Half-time result
Viking ahead at half-time✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Viking / FT Viking✓
50%
2.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
12%
8.37
–
Form
Viking – last 6
LDWWWW
12 Jul
@ Sarpsborg 08 FF
0–1
L
3 Jul
@ Sonderjyske
1–1
D
24 May
@ Kristiansund BK
2–1
W
1 May
vs Rosenborg
3–0
W
6 Apr
@ Valerenga
1–0
W
25 Mar
vs Haugesund
3–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sandefjord – last 6
DLDWDL
12 Jul
vs Ham-Kam
2–2
D
30 May
@ Molde
1–2
L
25 May
vs Fredrikstad
1–1
D
7 Apr
@ KFUM Oslo
2–1
W
27 Mar
@ Stromsgodset
2–2
D
22 Mar
vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
0–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Viking and Sandefjord.
Our pick is Viking to win with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Viking vs Sandefjord?
On our numbers Viking have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Sandefjord 10%.
How many goals will there be in Viking vs Sandefjord?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Viking vs Sandefjord?
Our predicted score is Viking 2–0 Sandefjord, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Viking vs Sandefjord?
Viking vs Sandefjord (Eliteserien) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Lyse Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
