Norway · Eliteserien · Matchweek 2019:00

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Friday, 4 September 2026

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Jotun Arena · Referee Sigurd Smehus Kringstad, Norway · Analysis updated 20:45 UTC

Sandefjord vs Viking Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.75 expected goals for Sandefjord and 1.38 for Viking, a combined total of 2.13. That distribution gives Viking the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 36% for over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 16%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Viking win

51.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.75 – 1.38

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Sandefjord home form

    5 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Viking away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Viking to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 20% / 28% / 52% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.75 goals for Sandefjord and 1.38 for Viking, a combined 2.13 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Sandefjord win20%
Draw28%
Viking win52%

Double chance 1X

48%

Double chance 12

72%

Double chance X2

80%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals63%
Over 2.5 goals36%
Over 3.5 goals17%
Both teams to score39%

Correct score

  • 0–116.4%
  • 1–112.3%
  • 0–011.9%
  • 0–211.3%
  • 1–09.0%

Recent form

Sandefjord

  • 2026-09-30T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Flint · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Start · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-14T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Bodo/Glimt · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Viking · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-30T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Brann · 0-0 (D)

Viking

  • 2026-10-01T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Madla · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Lillestrom · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T12:30:00.000Z · H vs Kristiansund BK · 8-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-09T16:45:00.000Z · A vs VfB Stuttgart · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sandefjord · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Eliteserien table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Viking2217233653
2Bodo/Glimt2116233450
3Tromso2111551138
4Molde2111371236
5Rosenborg211038933
6Lillestrom211029-132
7Brann229211529
8Fredrikstad21849-728
9Sarpsborg 08 FF21678-525
10KFUM Oslo217410-1025
11Sandefjord216510-623
12Valerenga216510-923
13Ham-Kam216510-1523
14Aalesund21498-1321
15Kristiansund BK215412-1919
16Start214413-2216

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Viking win, at 51.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 39% and over 2.5 goals at 36%.

A 52% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.