Sandefjord VS Viking

2026 Eliteserien, Norway

Komplett Arena

Eliteserien

Sandefjord Sandefjord

Viking VIK

KICKOFF :

Round 20 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sandefjord host Viking at the Komplett Arena in what promises to be a compelling regular season fixture in the Eliteserien during the 2026 campaign. The home team finds itself in 13th place domestically while Viking occupy a lofty second position. With a power score of 62.19 for Sandefjord and 81.09 for Viking, the visitors hold a clear 18.9 point advantage and are regarded as the stronger side. Form scores reflect this disparity as well, with Viking boasting 22.17 against the hosts' 9.89. The stage is set for an encounter where Viking will aim to capitalize on their superior standing and momentum. Sandefjord, playing on home soil, will seek to defy expectations and secure a positive result in front of their supporters. This league match highlights the competitive nature of the Eliteserien as teams battle for position.

TL;DR

Structural: Sandefjord are positioned 13th in the domestic league standings compared to Viking in second place.
Form: Viking possess a higher form score of 22.17 than Sandefjord's 9.89 ahead of this encounter.
Squad: Viking emerge as the stronger team with a power score advantage of 18.9 points.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not detailed in the available data for either side.
Transition: Transition play analysis shows no specific metrics provided for the matchup.
Set pieces: Set piece performance data is unavailable due to limited xG information.
xVariable: The xVariable underscores Viking's projected edge in this regular season fixture.

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

A. Tegström

M. Jensen

1.06

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

2.28

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 5

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

62.19

81.09

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Sandefjord

Viking

Power Score

62.19

81.09

League Position

Global Rank

478

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Sandefjord — Opponent-weighted form score

Viking — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sandefjord Viking

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sandefjord Sandefjord Home

5 matches

Viking VIK Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-8

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

0.55

2.44

xGA

0.55

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:20:49+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Competition

2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 20 · Regular Season

Stadium

Komplett Arena

Capacity

6582

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

A. Tegström Coach

Squad ▼

Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper

Alf Lukas Noel Grønneberg Goalkeeper

Xander Lambrix Defender

Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender

Dewon Koswal Defender

Vetle Walle Egeli Defender

Håkon Krogelien Defender

Filip Loftesnes-Bjune Defender

Rasmus Holten Defender

Martin Hellan Defender

Gustav Højbjerg Defender

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Tobias Borchgrevink Børkeeiet Midfielder

Marcus Melchior Midfielder

Sander Risan Mørk Midfielder

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Ervin Gigovic Midfielder

Jakob Vester Nielsen Midfielder

Edvard Sundbö Pettersen Midfielder

Jakob Dunsby Attacker

Evangelos Patoulidis Attacker

Nikolaj Moller Attacker

Mathias Dahl Sauer Attacker

Sebastian Holm Mathisen Attacker

Daniel Johan Skaarud Attacker

Bendik Slotfeldt Berntsen Attacker

Foster Apetorgbor Attacker

Manager ▼

M. Jensen Coach

Squad ▼

Arild Østbø Goalkeeper

Ľubomír Belko Goalkeeper

Kristoffer Haugen Defender

Viljar Helland Vevatne Defender

Sondre Flem Bjørshol Defender

Jesper Daland Defender

Gianni Stensness Defender

Herman Johan Haugen Defender

Henrik Sælebakke Falchener Defender

Henrik Heggheim Defender

Vetle Auklend Defender

Joe Bell Midfielder

Kristoffer Askildsen Midfielder

Ruben Kristensen Alte Midfielder

Simen Kvia-Egeskog Midfielder

Ola Visted Midfielder

Jakob Segadal Hansen Midfielder

Tobias Saliou Séne Moi Midfielder

Zlatko Tripić Attacker

Peter Christiansen Attacker

Romano Postema Attacker

Edvin Austbö Attacker

Niklas Kemp Fuglestad Attacker

CONCLUSION

Viking enter this fixture as clear favorites given their higher league position and superior form and power metrics. Sandefjord will need to produce a resolute performance at the Komplett Arena to challenge their opponents effectively. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece data leaves some aspects open to interpretation on the pitch. Overall, the match offers an opportunity for Viking to strengthen their title aspirations while Sandefjord fight to climb the standings. Expect a tactical battle where transitions and squad depth could prove decisive in determining the outcome.

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