Very strong pick · fair odds 1.18 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Viking to win @ 1.67 – our chance 66% vs 60% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultViking to win ✗66% · @1.67
Double chanceViking or draw ✓85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗11% · fair 9.04
Sandefjord vs Viking preview and prediction
The match
Viking travel to Jotun Arena in the Eliteserien on Friday 4 September (20:00 WAT) to face Sandefjord. Sandefjord are 13th with 28 points from 26 games (in the bottom half), while Viking sit 1st on 62 points (top of the table). A gap of 34 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Sandefjord's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Brann 0–0 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Viking's last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Brodd 3–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Viking arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 July 2026, finished Viking 2–1 Sandefjord.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 0.9 for Sandefjord and 2.1 for Viking. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Viking to win at 1.67 – 66% on our numbers against 60% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Viking or draw – a 85% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Sandefjord 0–2 Viking. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sandefjord15%fair 6.65 · @4.33
Draw19%fair 5.26 · @4.20
Viking66%fair 1.52 · @1.67
3.01Expected goals
0.89Sandefjord xG
2.12Viking xG
63%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–211%
0–110%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Sandefjord 0.9 – 2.1 Viking expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Viking or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Sandefjord vs Viking?
On our numbers Sandefjord have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Viking 66%.
How many goals will there be in Sandefjord vs Viking?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sandefjord vs Viking?
Our predicted score is Sandefjord 0–2 Viking, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Sandefjord vs Viking?
Sandefjord vs Viking (Eliteserien) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Jotun 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.
