Sandefjord vs Viking: match statistics
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Sandefjord vs Viking: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sandefjord plays Viking in Eliteserien (Norway). The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026.
Recent form
Sandefjord has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Viking has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sandefjord scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.31. Viking scores 2.58 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Sandefjord's games and 58% of Viking's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 75%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Viking has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.51 per game. Sandefjord takes 14.1 shots per game, while Viking takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sandefjord leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Viking leads at halftime in 75% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sandefjord's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Viking, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 3.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sandefjord | Viking | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.46 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Viking is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Sandefjord · 2.4 pts / game - Viking
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Viking is 158% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Sandefjord · 2.58 goals / game - Viking
Viking is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.31 goals / game - Sandefjord · 1 goals / game - Viking
Sandefjord scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 meczów), while Viking keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 meczów).
Viking scores in 92% of games (11 of 12 meczów), while Sandefjord keeps a clean sheet in 31% (4 of 13 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sandefjord
Over / Under - Viking
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Viking is 96% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Sandefjord · 2.25 pts / game - Viking
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sandefjord - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Viking - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sandefjord
Viking
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Sandefjord | Liga | Viking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.58 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 57% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 77% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sandefjord's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses against Viking. Games average 3.60 goals, and both teams scored in 80% of them.
FAQ
When do Sandefjord and Viking play?
Sandefjord face Viking on September 4, 2026 in Eliteserien. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sandefjord and Viking?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Sandefjord won 0, Viking won 5 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sandefjord vs Viking?
Sandefjord score 1.00 goals per game on average and Viking 2.58. The Eliteserien average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Sandefjord's matches and 58% of Viking's.
What form are Sandefjord and Viking in?
Over the last 5 games Sandefjord have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Viking 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sandefjord vs Viking?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sandefjord vs Viking: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.