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Viking
In their last five home games, Viking have won all matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding just 6. Specifically, they beat Start 6-3, Rosenborg 3-0, Brann 3-2, Bodo/Glimt 5-0, and Molde 4-1. Looking at the last ten games overall, Viking have won nine, lost one, scored 28 goals, and conceded 9.
Sandefjord
In their last five away games, Sandefjord have won two, drawn none, and lost three, scoring 6 goals and conceding 9. Their results were Molde 1-2, Lillestrom 1-3, Tromso 1-3, Brann 1-0, and KFUM Oslo 2-1. Across the last ten games, they have won four, drawn three, and lost three, scoring 12 goals and conceding 12.
Why BetSignals Rates This Game
Our primary model gives Viking a 57.8% chance of winning, a 20.6% chance of a draw, and Sandefjord a 21.3% chance of winning. A second independent model aligns with this direction, which is why we've given this fixture a 5* signal rating. But remember, BetSignals doesn't tell you what to do with this information, we simply surface the data for you to make your own informed decision.
The expected goals (sG) for this match suggest Viking have a stronger attacking threat, with 2.1 sG compared to Sandefjord's 1.18 sG. There's a 56% chance of both teams scoring, and a 59% chance of over 2.5 total goals. Viking's shot volume and defensive record tilt the model towards a home win. But the data is never set in stone, use these insights to inform your own selections.
Player Intelligence
This season, tackles have been the standout category for both teams, with the highest topPer90 value in tackles for Viking at 3.642 and for Sandefjord at 3.852. In terms of fouls drawn, Viking have the edge with 4 players above the 1.5/90 threshold and a topPer90 value of 2.12, compared to Sandefjord's 4 players and 4.375 topPer90. Log in or create a free account on BetSignals to access the full player-level breakdown and more data to aid your own analysis.