Result
3:2
18/04/2026 at 12:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- Eliteserien - Round 5
- Referee: Nilsen O. (Nor)
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 Norway | TV2 Play |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.57 | 1.47 |
| Ball possession |
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| 56% | 44% |
| Total shots |
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| 17 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 4 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 7 |
| Passes |
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| 74% (350/471) | 68% (257/380) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.57 | 1.47 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.98 | 1.57 |
| Total shots |
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| 17 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 4 |
| Shots off target |
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| 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 3 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 10 | 6 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 7 | 2 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 28 | 18 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Free kicks |
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| 17 | 12 |
| Passes |
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| 74% (350/471) | 68% (257/380) |
| Long passes |
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| 43% (37/86) | 33% (26/78) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 69% (96/140) | 49% (57/117) |
| Crosses |
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| 29% (7/24) | 18% (2/11) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.14 | 1.20 |
| Throw ins |
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| 28 | 20 |
| Fouls |
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| 12 | 16 |
| Tackles |
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| 60% (9/15) | 59% (10/17) |
| Duels won |
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| 57 | 54 |
| Clearances |
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| 16 | 37 |
| Interceptions |
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| 9 | 9 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.57 | 0.98 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.43 | -2.02 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (2 - 1)
- 10', 1 - 0, Haugen K. ⚽, Falchener H. (A),
- 37', 1 - 1, Holm N. ⚽, Myhre F. (A),
- 42', 2 - 1, Heggheim H. ⚽, Tripic Z. (A),
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 48', Thorsteinsson J. 🟨,
- 53', Heggheim H. 🟨,
- 55', Thorsteinsson J. ↓, Haaland M. ↑,
- 55', Finne B. ↓, Mathisen U. ↑,
- 57', Soltvedt J. (Penalty Awarded),
- 58', 2 - 2, Soltvedt J. ⚽, Mathisen U. (A),
- 62', Eriksen K. 🟨,
- 65', Haugen H. J. ↓, Fuglestad N. ↑,
- 70', Eriksen K. ↓, Ingason K. M. ↑,
- 85', Myhre F. 🟨,
- 86', Askildsen K. ↓, Hansen J. ↑,
- 86', Heggheim H. ↓, Bjorshol S. ↑,
- 89', Dyngeland M. 🟨,
- 90', 3 - 2, Bjorshol S. ⚽, Tripic Z. (A),
- 90+6', Pedersen T. ↓, Matondo R. ↑,
- 90+7', Tripic Z. ↓, Baertelsen A. ↑,
Chances of winning
Viking Stavanger
54.8% | Draw
22.4% | Brann
22.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Viking Stavanger has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.9%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Viking Stavanger's performance.Brann has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.2%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Brann might be facing challenges that affect their performance.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Viking Stavanger than the current prediction. (-8%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Viking Stavanger that the model has picked up on.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Brann than the current prediction. (+5.6%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Brann could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
Viking Stavanger - Brann Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.73 ↓
(2.08) |
4.23 ↑
(3.81) |
4.14 ↑
(3.29) |
5.6%
(4.7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
What is the prediction for Viking Stavanger - Brann?
Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
Users Predictions:
Viking Stavanger will win
(17 of 19 users predict this - 89.47%).
Confidence interval (95%): 75.67% – 100%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Viking Stavanger will win (2 of 3 users predict this - 66.67%) 🥉 Bronze Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
Preview Facts
- This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: ) and 11).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Viking won 1.
- Viking is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Brann's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Recently, Viking has had a series of home games.
- In this match, Viking is considered a favorite.
- There will not play in Viking: Austbo E.
(Groin Injury)
Berisha V.
(Leg Injury)
Roseth M.
(Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Brann: Boakye N.
(Knee Injury)
Castro N.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
Gudmundsson E.
(Knee Injury)
Magnusson S.
(Knee Injury)
Opsahl S.
(Foot Injury)
- There are questionable in Viking: Vevatne V.
(Injury)
- There are questionable in Brann: Torsvik J.
(Groin Injury)
- We predict that Viking will win today's game, with odds of 1.79.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Viking won 10 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 35:24. (average 1.8:1.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Viking won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 18:10. (average 2:1.1).
How many head-to-head matches has Viking Stavanger won against Brann?
Viking Stavanger has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Brann won against Viking Stavanger?
Brann has won 1 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Viking Stavanger - Brann were as follows:
05.10.2025
Viking Stavanger
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Brann
3:0
13.07.2025
Brann
-
Viking Stavanger
3:1
14.02.2025
Brann
-
Viking Stavanger
2:2
01.12.2024
Brann
-
Viking Stavanger
1:1
14.04.2024
Viking Stavanger
-
Brann
1:1
Latest results of Viking Stavanger
Norwegian Eliteserien Table
2026 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Tromso | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:8 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 | Viking | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19:6 | 13 | 18 |
| 3 | Lillestrom | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13:4 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Bodo/Glimt | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14:6 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Brann | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19:12 | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | Molde | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:8 | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | HamKam | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:12 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Kristiansund | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | -2 | 8 |
| 10 | KFUM Oslo | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 8 |
| 11 | Valerenga | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | -6 | 7 |
| 13 | Sarpsborg 08 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:10 | -5 | 5 |
| 14 | Rosenborg | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:11 | -8 | 5 |
| 15 | Start | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6:16 | -10 | 4 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7:14 | -7 | 3 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Eliteserien (Relegation)
Relegation ~ OBOS~ligaen
