Viking vs Sandefjord prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 18, 2026
In the 14th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien on July 18, 2026, Viking and Sandefjord will face off. Everyone expects only a victory from the season's main favorite.
Viking vs Sandefjord: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Stavanger managed to overtake even Bodo/Glimt last autumn and sensationally won the championship. They are clearly determined to keep the title—after losing to HamKam in the first round, they have only been winning, keeping a distance from their pursuers. However, the first slip came in the summer against Sarpsborg, and with it, the top spot was lost.
The team from Sandefjord finished fifth in 2025 with 48 points. Their current results are more modest, losing as often as they win. They ended the spring with only one point from three rounds. And in the summer, they only managed a 2-2 draw with HamKam.
The champion is confidently heading towards a new title for a reason—currently scoring an average of 2.64 goals per game while conceding only one. Their guests have a negative ratio: an average of one goal scored and 1.25 conceded.
Previous Matches: Viking vs Sandefjord
The 2-1 win in August last year marked Viking's sixth victory in a row.
A second consecutive slip by the giant seems unlikely. We predict their victory with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.77).
Viking vs Sandefjord: Key Stats and Trends
- Viking won nine matches in a row before the previous round
- 55% of Viking's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.64
- Sandefjord lost two of their last four matches
- 50% of Sandefjord's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.25.
Viking vs Sandefjord: Probable Starting Line-ups
Viking plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable line-up): Belko - Auklend, Falkener, Bertelsen, Heggheim - Moi - Austbø, Kvia-Egeskog, Wistedt, Tripic - Kristiansen
Sandefjord plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable line-up): Hadaya - Walle Egeli, Lambrechts, Smailovic, Pedersen - Wester, Merk, Melchior - Alte, Patoulidis, Møller
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