Viking vs Sandefjord preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
SR-Bank Arena Sat, 18 Jul - 4:00 PM
Eliteserien
VikingVIK
2 1
SandefjordSandefjord
Full Time Sat, 18 Jul 4:00 PM
Round 14 Regular Season
Zlatko Tripic - 9' (P)
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Viking 2–1 Sandefjord. The result saw Viking take the points. Viking showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Viking 2.4 – 0.6 Sandefjord. Possession was 45%–55%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Viking 2-1 Sandefjord. Viking showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
O. Nilsen
O. Nilsen
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Knutsen
J. Knutsen
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Mamhassan
K. Mamhassan
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Ajjour
A. Ajjour
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Viking M. Jensen
M. Jensen
VS
Sandefjord A. Tegström
A. Tegström
2.45
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 62 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Start Rank: 51 W
KFUM Rank: 58 W
Rosenborg Rank: 64 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam Rank: 62 D
Molde Rank: 66 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 L
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Aalesund Rank: 47 W
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
79.58
62.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Viking
Sandefjord
Power Score
79.58
62.17
League Position
2
11
Global Rank
76
460

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.

–
vs
Viking — Opponent-weighted form score
Sandefjord — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Viking Sandefjord

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Viking

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sandefjord

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Viking ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sandefjord
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.33
20.45
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
20.45
45.33
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Viking +2.41 Efficiency Index
vs
Sandefjord -2.41 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Viking
Sandefjord
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Viking
vs
Sandefjord
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Viking Sandefjord
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
52%
6%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.26 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Viking Sandefjord
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
52%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.03 vs -0.26
Viking
Sandefjord
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Viking
vs
Sandefjord
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Viking Sandefjord
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Viking 0.38
Sandefjord 0.40
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Viking Sandefjord
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Viking 0.04
Sandefjord 0.04
Viking
Sandefjord
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VIK had peak pressure around 72'.
  • VIK started the game with stronger pressure.
VIK Pressure Sandefjord Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VIK reached the top pressure at 72' (73.36).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Viking VIK Home
4 matches
Sandefjord Sandefjord Away
Match Record
4
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
4
Goals
11
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
11
+7
Goal Difference
-7
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-19T00:02:46+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 18, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
SR-Bank Arena
Capacity
15900
Attendance
15606
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ola Hobber Nilsen
Jon-Michael Knutsen
Karwan Mamhassan
Amir Ajjour

Statistics

Possession
VIK
48%
Sandefjord
52%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 0
7 Shots 3
48 Dangerous attacks 25
45 Possession 55
6 Corners 5
9 Free kicks 22
3 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

65 Ball Safe 79
1 Penalties 0
5 Goal Kicks 12
12 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 4
25 Throwins 17
10 Dribble Attempts 17
6 Successful Dribbles 8
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47

Attacking

96 Attacks 85
7 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

65 Long Passes 86
395 Passes 487
306 Successful Passes 391
77 Successful Passes Percentage 80
14 Key Passes 6
22 Successful Long Passes 39
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 45

Defensive

2 Saves 4
16 Tackles 10
9 Interceptions 9
48 Duels Won 52

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 12
4 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
22 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Ola Hobber Nilsen

Starting XI ▼

30
Lubomir Belko
Lubomir Belko Goalkeeper
6.79
5
Henrik Heggheim
Henrik Heggheim Defender
7.02
6
Gianni Stensness
Gianni Stensness Defender
7.34
25
Henrik Falchener
Henrik Falchener Defender
6.91
21
Anders Bærtelsen
Anders Bærtelsen
Defender46'
6.4
28
Kristoffer Haugen
Kristoffer Haugen Defender
6.41
7
Kristoffer Askildsen
Kristoffer Askildsen Midfielder
7.34
15
Ola Visted
Ola Visted
Midfielder75'
6.48
10
Zlatko Tripic
Zlatko Tripic (C) Midfielder
7.59
2
Herman Haugen
Herman Haugen
Defender90+1'
23
Niklas Fuglestad
Niklas Fuglestad Midfielder
6.7
17
Edvin Austbø
Edvin Austbø
Attacker59'
7.51
26
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Simen Kvia-Egeskog Midfielder
7.03
29
Tobias Moi
Tobias Moi Midfielder
6.48
8
Joe Bell
Joe Bell
Midfielder75'
6.53
20
Peter Christiansen
Peter Christiansen Attacker
6.62
Referee : Ola Hobber Nilsen

Starting XI ▼

30
Elias Hadaya
Elias Hadaya Goalkeeper
6.78
3
Vetle Walle Egeli
Vetle Walle Egeli Defender
6.06
4
Fredrik Carson Pedersen
Fredrik Carson Pedersen Defender
6.69
13
Rasmus Holten
Rasmus Holten
Defender89'
44
Xander Lambrix
Xander Lambrix Defender
6.16
47
Stian Kristiansen
Stian Kristiansen Defender
6.89
6
Sander Risan Mørk
Sander Risan Mørk (C) Midfielder
6.91
7
Evangelos Patoulidis
Evangelos Patoulidis Midfielder
7.12
18
Mathias Sauer
Mathias Sauer
Midfielder80'
6.58
14
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen
Edvard Sundbø Pettersen Midfielder
7
19
Bendik Berntsen
Bendik Berntsen Midfielder
6.26
27
Jakob Dunsby
Jakob Dunsby
Attacker68'
6.51
20
Marcus Melchior
Marcus Melchior Midfielder
6.99
11
Nikolaj Möller
Nikolaj Möller Attacker
6.85
24
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Attacker68'
6.33

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Herman Haugen → Zlatko Tripic
9th Substitution
90+1'
89'
Event
Rasmus Holten → Fredrik Carson Pedersen
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Mathias Sauer → Evangelos Patoulidis
7th Substitution
Event
Edvin Austbø
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
Event
Edvin Austbø
6th Yellowcard
79'
Event
Joe Bell → Tobias Moi
5th Substitution
75'
Event
Ola Visted → Kristoffer Askildsen
6th Substitution
75'
75'
Event
Sebastian Holm Mathisen
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
68'
Event
Jakob Dunsby → Bendik Berntsen
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Sebastian Holm Mathisen → Nikolaj Möller
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Bendik Berntsen
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Zlatko Tripic
Simulation / 3rd Yellowcard
61'
Event
Edvin Austbø → Niklas Fuglestad
2nd Substitution
59'
54'
Event
Evangelos Patoulidis
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Anders Bærtelsen → Henrik Falchener
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+4'
Event
Marcus Melchior
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Kristoffer Askildsen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45+3'
Event
Zlatko Tripic
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
9'
Event
Kristoffer Askildsen
Penalty awarded
7'

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Viking 2-1 Sandefjord. Structural assessment: Viking exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.