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Viking vs Sandefjord

Norway Norway

Eliteserien Lyse Arena, Stavanger
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Match Events

9' Event
Tripic Z.
(Penalty)
45'
Askildsen K.
45'
Melchior M.

AI Match Summary

The Eliteserien game between Viking and Sandefjord finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Viking.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

70%
Viking
17%
Draws
13%
Sandefjord
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Viking

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Viking come out ahead of Sandefjord on wins alone.
  • Viking are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • Regular Eliteserien form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Viking have taken 5 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Viking Clean Sheet 20%
Sandefjord Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Viking Sandefjord
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 24 14
Draws 3 7
Losses 3 9
Goals Scored 2.38 1.13
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2026 Eliteserien
Viking vs Sandefjord
2:1
Aug 10, 2025 Eliteserien
Sandefjord vs Viking
1:2
May 16, 2025 Eliteserien
Viking vs Sandefjord
3:1
Nov 2, 2024 Eliteserien
Viking vs Sandefjord
3:2
May 20, 2024 Eliteserien
Sandefjord vs Viking
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Viking Compare

Top Goalscorer Austbo E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.83
Avg xA / game 1.19

Sandefjord Compare

Top Goalscorer Patoulidis E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Viking 67 / 100
Sandefjord 14 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Viking Sandefjord

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick VIK Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Viking found the back of the net in 97% of recent matches (30 games).

Games between these two average 3.60 goals.

Sandefjord has conceded goals in 63% of their last 30 outings.

Viking went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Viking VS Sandefjord
2.38 Goals Scored 1.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Viking

(Home)
18 Jul
Viking
2 : 1
Sandefjord
12 Jul
Sarpsborg 08
1 : 0
Viking
03 Jul
Sonderjyske
1 : 1
Viking
24 May
Kristiansund
1 : 2
Viking
16 May
Viking
6 : 3
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Sandefjord

(Away)
18 Jul
Viking
2 : 1
Sandefjord
12 Jul
Sandefjord
2 : 2
Ham-Kam
30 May
Molde
2 : 1
Sandefjord
25 May
Sandefjord
1 : 1
Fredrikstad
16 May
Lillestrom
3 : 1
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tromso1594226:1531
2Viking12100231:1230
3Bodo/Glimt1392231:1129
4Lillestrom1381421:1225
5Molde1362521:1720
6Brann1461728:2219
7Ham-Kam1253420:2218
8Sarpsborg 081353514:1618
9Valerenga1352619:2217
10Rosenborg1343615:1815
11Sandefjord1343613:1715
12Fredrikstad1342715:2314
13KFUM Oslo1333713:2112
14Aalesund1326518:2812
15Kristiansund1333711:2112
16Start1414914:337
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Eliteserien (Relegation)
Relegation - OBOS-ligaen 2027 (Main)