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WON Tip WON Viking 2-1 Sandefjord
V

Viking

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L D W W W
8W 1D 1L → Steady
VS
2-1
5:00 pm
Lyse Arena (Stavanger)
S
Sandefjord
Away
D L D L W
4W 3D 3L → Steady
Saturday, 18th July 2026 Selection
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Backing Viking to win
Viking 50%
Draw 30%
Sandefjord 20%
H Fair Odds2
D Fair Odds3.33
A Fair Odds5
Implied Prob75.8%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-11.8%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #22E6FE2C
BD
Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 20 Jul 2026
✓ Data-Driven ✓ Independently Checked
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 our 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 the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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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

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Norway Eliteserien game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and Lyse Arena (Stavanger) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 1 at @1.32, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 50,30,20%. Kick-off is 5:00 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

 

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Viking vs Sandefjord?
Our selection is 1 — Viking to win, priced at approximately 1.32. 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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