Viking have accumulated 43 points from 18 league games compared to Sandefjord's 19 points, losing just three times all season. The head-to-head record also strongly favours the away side, with Viking winning eight and drawing one of the past ten encounters against Sandefjord. Sandefjord have managed just two wins in nine home matches, scoring only six goals on home soil, which makes Viking heavily favoured to avoid defeat.
Sandefjord vs Viking prediction
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Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +14 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +5 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Viking or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Viking travel to the Komplett Arena sitting second in the Eliteserien table with 43 points from 18 matches, just one point adrift of league leaders Bodo/Glimt. The visitors have built an impressive campaign on heavy attacking output, scoring 42 goals overall and winning 14 of their 18 league fixtures. Key creative output from Z. Tripic with 15 assists and scoring threats P. Christiansen with 9 goals and S. Kvia-Egeskog with 7 goals have driven their title pursuit.
Sandefjord find themselves in 12th place on 19 points, precariously close to the drop zone. The hosts have struggled for offensive rhythm at home, scoring only six times in nine league matches at their home ground and failing to score in five of those nine outings. In addition, injuries to D. Koswal, F. Loftesnes-Bjune, M. Melchior, and N. Moller continue to limit their squad depth.
Historical encounters between these two clubs heavily favour the visitors. Viking have won eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings, including a 2-1 victory earlier this season in July 2026. Across their last four visits to Sandefjord, Viking have remained undefeated with three wins and one draw, making them well positioned to take positive points from this clash.
Key factors
- Viking have won eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings against Sandefjord, drawing one and losing one.
- Sandefjord have scored only six goals in nine home league games this season, failing to score in five of them.
- Viking sit second in the standings with 42 goals scored across 18 matches.
- All ten of the last ten head-to-head fixtures between these teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Viking are unbeaten in their last four away visits to Sandefjord, recording three wins and a draw.
Team news
Sandefjord
- D. KoswalInjury
- F. Loftesnes-BjuneThigh Injury
- M. MelchiorKnee Injury
- N. MollerInjury
Team news last updated Sep 4 (5 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Viking
- A. BaertelsenFoot Injury
- V. BerishaThigh Injury
- S. BjorsholInjury
- K. FrimpongOff the roster
- M. RosethKnee Injury
- H. FalchenerInjury
- K. HaugenInjury
Statistical comparison
Sandefjord at home vs Viking awayKey players this season
Viking
- P. Christiansen9G · 5A
- S. Kvia-Egeskog7G
- Z. Tripić16A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/GlimtPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 19 | +34 | 47 |
| 2 | VikingPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 19 | +24 | 44 |
| 3 | TromsoPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 19 | +12 | 35 |
| 4 | MoldePromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 19 | +9 | 33 |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 19 | 0 | 29 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 19 | -3 | 24 |
| 10 | Ham-Kam | 19 | -10 | 23 |
| 11 | Valerenga | 19 | -7 | 22 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 19 | -8 | 20 |
| 13 | Kristiansund BK | 19 | -10 | 19 |
| 14 | KFUM OsloEliteserien (Relegation) | 19 | -13 | 19 |
| 15 | AalesundRelegation - OBOS-ligaen | 19 | -13 | 18 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Viking have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.7 goals a game, both teams scored in 90% of them.
- 2026-09-04Sandefjord 1-1 Viking
- 2026-07-18Viking 2-1 Sandefjord
- 2025-08-10Sandefjord 1-2 Viking
- 2025-05-16Viking 3-1 Sandefjord
- 2024-11-02Viking 3-2 Sandefjord
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