NORWAY ELITESERIEN
18.04.2026 16:00
Lyse Arena
Referee: O. Nilsen
Viking
Match Timeline
Brann
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
10'
K. Haugen · Assist: H. Falchener
Viking
37'
N. Holm · Assist: F. Myhre
Brann
42'
H. Heggheim · Assist: Z. Tripic
Viking
🟨
49'
Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson
Brann
🟨
53'
Henrik Heggheim
Viking
🔄
55'
J. Thorsteinsson ↔ M. Haaland
Brann
VAR
56'
Bard Finne
Brann
🔄
56'
B. Finne ↔ U. Mathisen
Brann
58'
Joachim Soltvedt
Brann
58'
J. Soltvedt · Assist: K. Eriksen
Brann
🟨
62'
Denzel De Roeve
Brann
🔄
65'
H. J. Haugen ↔ N. Fuglestad
Viking
🔄
71'
K. Eriksen ↔ K. M. Ingason
Brann
🟨
85'
Felix Horn Myhre
Brann
🔄
86'
H. Heggheim ↔ S. Bjorshol
Viking
🔄
86'
K. Askildsen ↔ J. Hansen
Viking
🟨
89'
Mathias Dyngeland
Brann
🔄
90+8'
Z. Tripic ↔ A. Baertelsen
Viking
🔄
90+6'
T. Pedersen ↔ R. Matondo
Brann
90'
S. Bjorshol · Assist: Z. Tripic
Viking

Viking vs Brann Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 77.4%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 69.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 82.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
77.4%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
69.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
82.2%
-
Probability Distribution
Viking Win 77.4%
Draw 4.2%
Brann Win 18.3%
Expected Goals (xG)
Viking2.25
Brann1.65
Recent Form (Last 5)
Viking Viking
WWDLW
32 GF / 9 GA
Brann Brann
WLDWL
18 GF / 13 GA
Key Stats
2.67
Average Goals Scored
2.25
0.75
Average Goals Conceded
1.63
6
BTTS Yes
7
8
Over 2.5
6
6.25
Shots on Goal
5.5

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Viking Viking 12 matches
Brann Brann 8 matches
Viking Statistic Brann
9 Wins 2
2 Draws 2
1 Losses 4
32 Goals For 18
9 Goals Against 13
2.67 Avg Goals Scored 2.25
0.75 Avg Goals Conceded 1.63
6 BTTS Yes 7
11 Over 1.5 7
8 Over 2.5 6
6 Over 3.5 4
6 Clean Sheets 0
0 Failed To Score 1
6.25 Shots On Goal 5.5
15.75 Total Shots 16.75
5.5 Corners 8.5
43% Ball Possession 60.5%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Viking's more proactive style and Brann's more cautious structure. Brann seem to carry the heavier availability burden, which may reduce some of their stability compared to the home side. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Brann. Viking arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 3 with 9 points compared to Brann in 11 on 3, which underlines the gap in season consistency. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Viking expected to line up in 4-1-4-1 and Brann in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Brann having the stronger overall control. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Brann arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly.

Viking Analysis

Viking come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 3 place with 9 points after 4 matches. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with a 5:3 goal return and good form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on Simen Kvia-Egeskog (3 goals), H. Heggheim (2 goals), N. Fuglestad (2 goals), with creative support from P. Christiansen (3 assists), Z. Tripic (3 assists), Simen Kvia-Egeskog (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, they have managed 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with E. Austbo, M. Roseth, V. Berisha unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Brann Analysis

Brann sit 11 with 3 points after 4 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 1 wins, 0 draws, and 3 defeats, and the 3:5 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on B. Finne (2 goals), F. Myhre (1 goals), J. Soltvedt (1 goals), with creative support from B. Finne (2 assists), K. Eriksen (1 assists), N. Holm (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with N. Castro, S. Magnusson, J. Torsvik unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

H2H Analysis

Across those 13 head-to-head meetings, Viking won 8 times, Brann won 2 times, while 3 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 28:15 from Viking's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 3.31 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (95.8%)
Predicted formations: Viking 4-1-4-1 / Brann 4-3-3
Missing players: Viking 4, Brann 6
H2H summary: Viking wins 8, draws 3, Brann wins 2

Standings

Eliteserien
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 18 14 2 2 47:14 33 44
W W W W W
2 18 14 1 3 42:18 24 43
W L W W D
3 18 10 5 3 34:20 14 35
D L W W W
4 18 9 3 6 36:29 7 30
W W L D W
5
Brann Away
18 8 2 8 36:27 9 26
D W W L W
6 18 8 2 8 24:25 -1 26
L D L L L
7 18 8 2 8 22:28 -6 26
W W W W L
8 18 7 3 8 27:26 1 24
L W W L W
9 18 6 5 7 20:23 -3 23
D L L D W
10 18 6 5 7 26:32 -6 23
D L D W L
11 18 6 3 9 31:38 -7 21
L D L L W
12 18 5 4 9 15:23 -8 19
D W L L L
13 18 5 4 9 20:31 -11 19
L D W W L
14 18 4 4 10 17:29 -12 16
D L W L L
15 18 2 9 7 28:43 -15 15
L D D L D
16 18 3 4 11 20:39 -19 13
W L L W L
Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Eliteserien (Relegation)
Relegation - OBOS-ligaen