- Viking have consistently won recent meetings between these sides in Eliteserien.
- Viking’s recent form is strong, while Sandefjord’s is mixed at best.
- Viking are in red-hot scoring form, hitting 15 goals in their last three matches in all competitions.
Topsy-turvy hosts need to get things right
There is certainly a lot at stake in this Sandefjord vs Viking Stavanger preview, with the hosts desperate to avoid relegation and the visitors chasing European qualification.
While the visitors need points to push for European qualification, our Sandefjord vs Viking Stavanger prediction highlights that Sandefjord must keep the points rolling in to avoid relegation.
Mathias Grundetjern has been a standout player for Sandefjord this season, earning the Player of the Match award recently, however, there is no real out and out goalscorer or creator for the team and they’ve relied on a collective effort to keep afloat.
Sandefjord generally set up with pragmatic tactics, keeping their lines disciplined and looking to break on the counter.
Viking have more top-half finishes in the Eliteserien than Sandefjord have had finishes outside the relegation zone and they will be the favourites here at Sandefjord vs Viking Stavanger odds of 2.20, with the hosts priced at 2.60.
Visitors are the form team
Sandefjord’s Eliteserien campaign has been marred by inconsistent results and defensive frailty, especially against stronger opposition.
This Sandefjord vs Viking Stavanger prediction also takes into account that Viking’s 7-0 home rout in their most recent home game will be a warning to Sandefjord’s defence on Sunday as they’ll know that the Vikings can put them away if they hit their stride.
Viking’s last five results show a generally positive trend, with three consecutive wins before a recent home loss.
The Sandefjord vs Viking Stavanger betting tips are leaning towards an away win, given Viking’s high-tempo and attacking approach; they press aggressively and push numbers forward to dominate possession.
Given Viking’s superior form and greater attacking firepower, we’re going with the away team to take the win here.
Sandefjord’s pragmatism against Viking’s attacking ambition should make for an interesting tactical battle, but if the latter can force the issue in the early stages, they should have enough to come away with the spoils.
The Over 2.5 goals market is also worth consideration at 2.10, considering Viking have been on a goal-scoring binge recently.
