Viking vs Sandefjord Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026

Viking vs Sandefjord Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -156

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Viking and Sandefjord both look good to find the net when it comes to this showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of -156 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.

This Viking vs Sandefjord betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Viking vs Sandefjord Preview

Viking meet Sandefjord at Lyse Arena, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 18 July.

Viking have won five home games on the bounce. Away at Sarpsborg Stadion in their last game, they were beaten 1-0 by Sarpsborg 08. The Stavanger side had most of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on target.

Sandefjord drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against HamKam at Jotun Arena. Andreas Tegstroem's men were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal, with Bendik Berntsen and Edvard Sundboe Pettersen finding the net.

Viking Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Viking have enjoyed six consecutive victories against Sandefjord. Their last clash saw Viking leave Jotun Arena with a 2-1 win. The past 10 H2H meetings have included seven victories for Viking, two wins for Sandefjord and a single draw.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Viking	11	9	0	2	29	11	18	29:11	27
10	Sandefjord	12	4	3	5	12	15	-3	12:15	15

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Viking have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts. Morten Jensen's team have averaged 50.2% possession, 449.7 passes and 5.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Peter Christiansen leads the way with 6 goals, Simen Kvia-Egeskog has 5, with Kristoffer Askildsen and two others on 3. The leading assistor is Zlatko Tripic with 12.

Sandefjord have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 14.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. The Whalers average 49.4% possession, 444.7 passes, 5.8 corners in their favour and 7.1 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 14.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Nikolaj Moeller is top scorer on 3, with Sebastian Holm Mathisen and Evangelos Patoulidis next on 2. Vetle Walle Egeli has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Viking predicted lineup (4-3-3): Lubomir Belko (GK), Henrik Heggheim, Gianni Stensness, Anders Bærtelsen, Kristoffer Haugen, Joe Bell, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Kristoffer Askildsen, Niklas Kemp Fuglestad, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripic.

Sandefjord predicted lineup (4-3-3): Elias Hadaya (GK), Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Stian Kristiansen, Xander Lambrix, Vetle Walle Egeli, Marcus Melchior, Sander Risan Mørk, Edvard Pettersen, Evangelos Patoulidis, Nikolaj Möller, Bendik Berntsen.

Main Match Prediction

The BTTS Yes betting option really stands out at odds of -156. We think that this price is worth taking for this Eliteserien showdown, with the two teams capable of finding the net.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Eliteserien form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Viking games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Viking games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 straight Sandefjord games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sandefjord games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 16 Sandefjord games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

The best football betting sites make it a 61% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Viking 3 - 1 Sandefjord

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of Viking at odds of +650. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Viking Under 7.5 Corners -110

Viking have gone under 7.5 corners in 9 of their past 10 games, while the previous six Sandefjord matches have involved them conceding under 7.5 corners. There’s the opportunity to go under the Viking Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -110 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Viking

Total

10.90 5.70 5.20

Home

11.60 6.80 4.80

Away

11.60 7.00 4.60

Sandefjord

Total

12.90 5.80 7.10

Home

11.30 5.50 5.80

Away

14.00 6.00 8.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-120

Viking Corners

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-110

Sandefjord Corners

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-625

X

+850

2

+410

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Viking vs Sandefjord Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Viking have been priced up as the overwhelming -357 favourites for this Eliteserien clash. This means the bookies give them a 78% chance of claiming victory. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +700 for Sandefjord.

There is -110 available for Viking -1.75 to beat Sandefjord. This Asian Handicap wager will give you a half stake payout and half stake refund if they win by two. A 3+ goal victory and you get a full return.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. BTTS Yes is available at -156 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-357

X

+500

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-156

X

+200

2

+540

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-1000

X2

+225

Draw No Bet

1

-1111

2

+480

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-110

2 Hcp +1.75

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-294

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+108

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Viking have secured ten straight victories at Lyse Arena, scoring an average of 3.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Sandefjord have been defeated in three straight away matches. Andreas Tegstroem's men have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Viking overcame Sandefjord 3-1 when the sides last met at Lyse Arena. The past 6 H2H games at Lyse Arena have seen five Viking victories and just one triumph for Sandefjord.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Viking Home Stats		10-0-0	4.60	3.80	0.80	9	1	5	5
Sandefjord Away Stats		4-1-5	3.40	1.70	1.70	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Viking vs Sandefjord Lineups & Team News

Check the Viking vs Sandefjord team news before you place your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eliteserien and the newest injury information.

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