- Viking Stavanger have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions, losing 1-0 to Sarpsborg 08 earlier today.
- Sandefjord have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions, drawing 2-2 at home with Hamarkameratene earlier today.
- Viking have won their 5 home matches in Eliteserien 2026, conceding only 6 goals.
Back to the drawing board for Sandefjord after midweek defeat and the Viking Stavanger vs Sandefjord preview
Sandefjord were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Hamarkameratene in the midweek game. Hans Erik Oedegaard's men will need to go back to the drawing board ahead of Saturday's trip to Lyse Arena, Norway, where Viking Stavanger vs Sandefjord prediction suggests Viking Stavanger are likely to be waiting to pounce.
Viking, who have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, have been a formidable force at home this term, winning all 5 of their previous fixtures on their own patch and conceding only 6 times. While this looks a good opportunity to add another to that total against an inconsistent Sandefjord, it is worth noting that the away side haven't won any of their last 3 on this ground.
This has all the makings of a classic press versus counter-attack match with Morten Jensen's side setting up to play on the front foot. They will attempt to pin Sandefjord back with high-tempo pressing and win the ball back high up the pitch where they can get forward in numbers and create havoc in the opposing box.
Viking are more likely winners
Oedegaard's 4-3-3 is set up to be compact and counter-ready, which should allow them to absorb the early Viking storm and then break with pace and precision. The away record of Sandefjord is not particularly good in 2026, with 2 wins and 4 defeats from 6 road trips and 10 goals conceded.
Viking have the better of the momentum and are clear 1.27 favourites to beat Sandefjord, who are 8.5 with the draw available at 5.75. Our Viking Stavanger vs Sandefjord betting tips point to the hosts to win as we feel Sandefjord's counterattack is not strong enough to hurt them in the same way that Viking have the players to exploit the gaps that the visitors will leave in their defence.
Viking's players to watch include winger Zlatko Tripic, who has made it 5 assists in 5 for the club, and Peter Christiansen, who has been sharp as a sharp knife with 5 of Viking's 11 goals coming from his boot over the past 5 games. Nikolaj Moeller has been in the goals for Sandefjord lately, netting 3 of their 7 strikes in the last 5, but the hosts are much more dangerous in the final third. Viking Stavanger vs Sandefjord prediction also leans toward the home side dominating the key moments.
Over 2.5 goals looks best in goal markets
Viking's 4-1-4-1 or 4-3-3 hybrid should stretch Sandefjord wide and the home team can make them pay in behind the defence for that. With Viking pressing and Sandefjord conceding about 1.7 goals per game away from home, Viking Stavanger vs Sandefjord prediction suggests Over 2.5 goals at 1.37 represents the best odds in this market.
