Eliteserien
Viking vs Sandefjord
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: SR-Bank Arena
Viking vs Sandefjord Prediction & Stats - Eliteserien 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Viking vs Sandefjord carries real history into this round of the Eliteserien.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at SR-Bank Arena, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the Viking vs Sandefjord prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Viking vs Sandefjord
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Viking vs Sandefjord call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 17-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Viking the side to beat, with roughly 66% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eliteserien odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Viking Preview
Viking reach this fixture 11 match into their Eliteserien. Here is where De mørkeblå stand:
In this competition
9 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
2.45 points per game
29 scored, at 2.64 a game
11 conceded, at 1 a game
De mørkeblå, season-wide
11 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sander Svendsen, 6 goals
Most assists: Zlatko Tripić, 13 assists
Recent results — Viking
12/07/2026 13:15
24/05/2026 12:00
16/05/2026 10:00
10/05/2026 11:00
01/05/2026 12:00
Sandefjord: how they are travelling
Sandefjord come in 12 matches into their Eliteserien.
Here is what Guttane have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
1.25 points per game
12 scored, at 1 a game
15 conceded, at 1.25 a game
Guttane, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Nikolaj Moller, 3 goals
Most assists: Vetle Walle Egeli, 2 assists
Recent results — Guttane
12/07/2026 11:00
30/05/2026 10:00
25/05/2026 13:15
16/05/2026 10:00
10/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Viking
Recent meetings have tended to go Viking's way against Sandefjord.
From 18 match(es):
Viking: 10 win(s)
Sandefjord: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Viking vs Sandefjord prediction.
Form comparison Viking vs Sandefjord
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Viking
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.45 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 82% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.64 | 5.4 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 2.64 | 4.2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.88 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.14 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Sandefjord
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
L
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1.83 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0.83 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.63 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.53 | 1.61 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Viking vs Sandefjord
Match: Viking vs Sandefjord
Competition: Eliteserien
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: SR-Bank Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Viking vs Hvalfangerne that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.04
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
64%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
84%
League: 56%
Cards
4
League: 3.51
Corners
11.7
League: 10.55
Home Team
Viking
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.45 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 82% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.64 | 5.4 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 2.64 | 4.2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.88 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.14 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Sandefjord
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
L
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1.83 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0.83 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.63 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.53 | 1.61 |
Corners
11.36 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Sandefjord received +15% more corners than Viking in the Eliteserien
13.08 / Match
Sarpsborg 08
(4)
Kristiansund
(4)
Start
(12)
KFUM
(6)
Rosenborg
(7)
Fredrikstad
(6)
Brann
(6)(4)
HamKam
(10)
Molde
(6)
Fredrikstad
(3)
Lillestrøm
(6)
Kristiansund
(8)
Aalesund
(6)
Tromsø
Cards
2.09 / Match
+9% Cards / Match
Viking received +9% more cards than Sandefjord in the Eliteserien
1.92 / Match
Sarpsborg 08
(2)
Kristiansund
(4)
Start
(2)
KFUM
(0)
Rosenborg
(2)
Fredrikstad
(2)
Brann
(1)(1)
HamKam
(3)
Molde
(2)
Fredrikstad
(2)
Lillestrøm
(1)
Kristiansund
(1)
Aalesund
(0)
Tromsø
Goals Scored
2.64 / Match
+164%
Viking is +164% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Sarpsborg 08
(0)
Kristiansund
(2)
Start
(6)
KFUM
(2)
Rosenborg
(3)
Fredrikstad
(2)
Brann
(3)(2)
HamKam
(1)
Molde
(1)
Fredrikstad
(1)
Lillestrøm
(2)
Kristiansund
(1)
Aalesund
(1)
Tromsø
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+20%
Sandefjord condeded +20% more goals than Viking
1.25 / Match
Sarpsborg 08
(1)
Kristiansund
(1)
Start
(3)
KFUM
(0)
Rosenborg
(0)
Fredrikstad
(1)
Brann
(2)(2)
HamKam
(2)
Molde
(1)
Fredrikstad
(3)
Lillestrøm
(0)
Kristiansund
(0)
Aalesund
(3)
Tromsø
Eliteserien Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tromsø
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 28 | 2 |
| 2 |
Viking
|
11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 2.45 |
| 3 |
FK Bodo/Glimt
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 2.17 |
| 4 |
Lillestrøm
|
12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Molde
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
HamKam
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 7 |
Sarpsborg 08
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
Brann
|
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 1.23 |
| 9 |
Sandefjord
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Fredrikstad
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 11 |
Vålerenga
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Aalesund
|
12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 12 | 1 |
| 13 |
Rosenborg
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 12 | 1 |
| 14 |
KFUM
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 12 | 1 |
| 15 |
Kristiansund
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 16 |
Start
|
13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 30 | -16 | 7 | 0.54 |
Odds
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