Sandefjord vs Viking - Eliteserien

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 4, 2026 as Sandefjord welcome Viking in a Eliteserien encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

In the Eliteserien table, Sandefjord currently occupy 13th and Viking sit 2nd, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LDDWL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 25%. On the road, Viking have been equally impressive — WDWLW in their last five and a win rate of 75% for the campaign. The contrast in attacking output — 0.9 versus 2.55 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The Nottingham Forest playmaker is not anticipated to leave the City Ground this summer, unless a substantial transfer fee is put on the table.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Sandefjord favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Viking are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Amin Chiakha topping the Eliteserien scoring charts at 12 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham: Report, result and goals as Tonali and Richarlison score in Premier League taster.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. The numbers tilt towards Viking, and a 1-3 away win looks the more probable outcome. With positions in the Eliteserien table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.