Viking vs Sandefjord - Match Preview (02.11.2024)

Preview: Viking meets Sandefjord in Eliteserien

Viking hosts Sandefjord at SR-Bank Arena in Stavanger in the next round of Eliteserien 2024. This matchup promises to be an interesting game between two teams with different form curves this season.

Viking enters this game with good confidence after a solid 2-1 victory over Sarpsborg 08 FF away. The home team has demonstrated the ability to score goals, with a total of 51 goals this season and an average of 2.0 goals per game. They have won eight of their thirteen home matches, and with only one loss at home, they show themselves to be strong at SR-Bank Arena. Viking's scoring usually peaks in the last 15 minutes of matches, where 28% (14 out of 51) of their goals have come.

On the other side stands Sandefjord, who have had a more challenging season. They recently came off a 2-1 victory over KFUM Oslo, but have struggled with consistency throughout the season. With only seven wins in total, and only one of them away, Sandefjord faces a tough task ahead. Their goals often come in the period between the 61st and 75th minutes, which accounts for 33% (11 out of 35) of their scoring this season.

The history between the two teams is mixed, but Viking won the previous encounter in 2023 with a score of 4-3 at SR-Bank Arena. Sandefjord, however, has shown that they can surprise, as seen in their 3-0 home victory over Viking in 2021. This creates an exciting dynamic ahead of the upcoming match.

Viking is likely to continue with their preferred 4-3-3 formation, while Sandefjord has also most frequently used 4-3-3 in their lineups. An important factor may be the defensive play, where Viking appears more compact with seven clean sheets this year compared to Sandefjord's two.

As always, the fans at SR-Bank Arena will provide strong support, and the home team will seek to capitalize on this to secure yet another important victory in the pursuit of a top position in Eliteserien.