Moderate Signal 64% Confidence
V

Viking

Home
L D W W W
8W 1D 1L → Steady
VS
5:00 pm
Lyse Arena (Stavanger)
S
Sandefjord
Away
D L D L W
4W 3D 3L → Steady
StraightWinOdds Selection · Saturday, 18th July 2026
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Backing Viking to win
Viking 50%
Draw 30%
Sandefjord 20%
H Fair Odds 2
D Fair Odds 3.33
A Fair Odds 5
Implied Prob 78.1% Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge -14.1% Overpriced
Kelly % 0% Suggested bankroll %
Head to Head
Record
7
Viking
1
Draws
2
Sandefjord
10
Meetings
3.8
Avg Goals
80%
BTTS
100%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip Viking won 7 of the last 10 meetings (1 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Viking
Metric
Sandefjord
2.5
Goals For / Game
1.2
0.9
Goals Against / Game
1.2
40%
Clean Sheets
40%
8-1-1
W — D — L
4-3-3
Win Rate
80%
40%
2.9
Avg Goals
75%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
55%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
S0
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
V0
0-0 5.5%
0-1 5.8%
0-2 3.0%
0-3 1.1%
0-4 0.3%
0-5 0.1%
V1
1-0 10.2%
1-1 10.7%
1-2 5.6%
1-3 2.0%
1-4 0.5%
1-5 0.1%
V2
2-0 9.4%
2-1 9.9%
2-2 5.2%
2-3 1.8%
2-4 0.5%
2-5 0.1%
V3
3-0 5.8%
3-1 6.1%
3-2 3.2%
3-3 1.1%
3-4 0.3%
3-5 0.1%
V4
4-0 2.7%
4-1 2.8%
4-2 1.5%
4-3 0.5%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
V5
5-0 1.0%
5-1 1.0%
5-2 0.6%
5-3 0.2%
5-4 0.1%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-0(10.2%) 2-1(9.9%) 2-0(9.4%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip V=Home goals ↓   S=Away →
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Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
Viking Win
50%
2
Draw
30%
3.33
Sandefjord Win
20%
5
Fair value decimal odds based on probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
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Team Ratings
Grades
Viking
Overall
8.3
Scoring
8.3
Defence
7.0
Sandefjord
Overall
4.9
Scoring
4.0
Defence
6.0
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 31%
Home Win & BTTS No 26%
Draw & BTTS Yes 8%
Draw & BTTS No 6%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 16%
Away Win & BTTS No 13%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 31%
Home Win & Under 2.5 26%
Draw & Over 2.5 8%
Draw & Under 2.5 6%
Away Win & Over 2.5 16%
Away Win & Under 2.5 13%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses Kelly Criterion at selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
10.08.25ELI
Sandefjord1
Viking2
16.05.25ELI
Viking3
Sandefjord1
02.11.24ELI
Viking3
Sandefjord2
20.05.24ELI
Sandefjord0
Viking3
24.09.23ELI
Viking4
Sandefjord3
13.05.23ELI
Sandefjord1
Viking2
07.08.22ELI
Sandefjord2
Viking2
19.06.22ELI
Viking1
Sandefjord2
02.10.21ELI
Viking2
Sandefjord1
19.06.21ELI
Sandefjord3
Viking0
Recent Form
Viking
12.07.26ELI
Sarpsborg 081
Viking0
L
03.07.26CF
Sonderjyske1
Viking1
D
24.05.26ELI
Kristiansund1
Viking2
W
16.05.26ELI
Viking6
Start3
W
10.05.26ELI
KFUM Oslo0
Viking2
W
01.05.26ELI
Viking3
Rosenborg0
W
25.04.26ELI
Fredrikstad1
Viking2
W
18.04.26ELI
Viking3
Brann2
W
11.04.26ELI
Viking5
Bodo/Glimt0
W
06.04.26ELI
Valerenga0
Viking1
W
Sandefjord
12.07.26ELI
Sandefjord2
HamKam2
D
30.05.26ELI
Molde2
Sandefjord1
L
25.05.26ELI
Sandefjord1
Fredrikstad1
D
16.05.26ELI
Lillestrom3
Sandefjord1
L
10.05.26ELI
Sandefjord2
Kristiansund0
W
03.05.26ELI
Sandefjord1
Aalesund0
W
26.04.26ELI
Tromso3
Sandefjord1
L
18.04.26ELI
Sandefjord0
Rosenborg0
D
12.04.26ELI
Brann0
Sandefjord1
W
07.04.26ELI
KFUM Oslo1
Sandefjord2
W
Viking (Home)
16.05.26ELI
Viking6
Start3
W
01.05.26ELI
Viking3
Rosenborg0
W
18.04.26ELI
Viking3
Brann2
W
11.04.26ELI
Viking5
Bodo/Glimt0
W
25.03.26CF
Viking3
Haugesund0
W
21.03.26ELI
Viking4
Molde1
W
18.03.26NMC
Viking1
Aalesund2
L
01.03.26CF
Viking2
Sarpsborg 080
W
13.02.26CF
Viking4
AIK1
W
06.02.26CF
Viking4
Start0
W
Sandefjord (Away)
30.05.26ELI
Molde2
Sandefjord1
L
16.05.26ELI
Lillestrom3
Sandefjord1
L
26.04.26ELI
Tromso3
Sandefjord1
L
12.04.26ELI
Brann0
Sandefjord1
W
07.04.26ELI
KFUM Oslo1
Sandefjord2
W
27.03.26CF
Stromsgodset2
Sandefjord2
D
15.03.26ELI
Valerenga1
Sandefjord0
L
06.02.26CF
Valerenga5
Sandefjord2
L
23.01.26CF
Lillestrom1
Sandefjord2
W
22.11.25ELI
Stromsgodset2
Sandefjord6
W
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Match Analysis
Writeup

On Saturday, 18th July 2026, Viking host Sandefjord at Lyse Arena (Stavanger) in Norway Eliteserien. We recommend Viking to win as the standout selection.

Viking arrive in strong form, having recorded 8 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats from their last 10 outings.

Sandefjord are inconsistent on the road, with a record of 4W 3D 3L across 10 matches.

Historical meetings favour Viking, who lead the head-to-head with 7 wins to Sandefjord's 2, with 1 draws from 10 encounters. Both teams have scored in 80% of those meetings.

Our verdict: viking to win at odds of 1.28 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.


Let me be honest with you about how this Norway Eliteserien match looks once you strip away the noise. The pundits will give you a narrative. We are going to give you the evidence and let you decide whether it adds up.

The home team rolls in on 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss from their last 5 games. Now, plenty of people will see that and stop reading, which is exactly the mistake the bookmakers are counting on. A recent run only means something when you understand why it happened. Were the wins built on solid defending and clinical finishing, or did they ride their luck and survive a couple of scares? Five matches is enough of a sample to spot the difference, and the difference is where the money is.

Across from them, the away side brings 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses from their last 5 games on their travels. Road form is the great separator in this sport. A team that knows how to grind out a result in someone else’s backyard is worth a completely different price than one that folds the moment things get uncomfortable. We have watched closely for which of those two this lot resembles right now.

Put the home and away pictures side by side and the value reveals itself. The bookies have set their line; we think it is a touch off. Our angle is 1 at @1.28, sitting at roughly 50,30,20% in our model. The match gets going at 5:00 pm over at Lyse Arena (Stavanger).

That is the read. Take it, leave it, or fold it into a slip with our other tips today — but at least now you know the reasoning behind it.

Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Viking vs Sandefjord?
Our selection is 1 — Viking to win, priced at approximately 1.28. Tip confidence rating: 64%.
What is Viking's current form?
Viking have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches.
How has Sandefjord been performing recently?
Sandefjord have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Viking lead with 7 wins versus Sandefjord's 2, with 1 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.9 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 80%.
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