Sandefjord
- Sandefjord are 13th in the league table, 18 points from 17 matches.
- Sandefjord have 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at home in Eliteserien 2026.
- Hans Erik Oedegaard, who has been their boss since 18 May 2024, has set up a similar 4-3-3, but one that is more calculated to nick goals in transition.
Viking
- Viking Stavanger are 2nd with 40 points from 17 games.
- Morten Jensen has been in charge of Viking since 1st January 2021 and he has instilled a structure in which high intensity and tempo are maintained over the full 90 minutes.
- They play a 4-3-3 that features two wide forwards and an attacking midfielder that are all adept at pressing and playing vertical passes to break the lines.
Key Players
Zlatko Tripic , Viking's hot-hand attacker, has four goals in his last five matches and 11 for the season.
Betting Insights
- They are the clear odds-on favourites at 1.78, while Sandefjord, who have won two consecutive games, are 4.13 with the draw at 4.13.
- Siddisene to Win & Over 1.5 Goals is a solid alternative to the outright market for the same reasons and it offers a better price on Viking.
Prediction
Viking have been one of the sharpest teams in the 2026 campaign so far and should control this game and edge it.