Viking and Brann face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Eliteserien 2026 match. The game will take place at Viking's home ground, the SR-Bank Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between De mørkeblå and Sportsklubben Brann, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Viking vs Brann
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Viking Win
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Viking preview
Viking heads into the match with the following record in the Eliteserien: in 4 matches, De mørkeblå secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at De mørkeblå's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Viking has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Eliteserien, resulting in an average of 2.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sander Svendsen, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Zlatko Tripić has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Viking has conceded 3 goals in the Eliteserien (an average of 0.75 per game) and 10 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Brann preview
Brann comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Eliteserien. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.
Sportsklubben Brann's attack has been highly effective, scoring 27 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Eliteserien, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.35.
The Redshirts's offensive system is led by Sævar Atli Magnusson, the team's top scorer this season. The icelandic midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Joachim Soltvedt. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.35 per match.
Head to head: Viking vs Brann
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Viking
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 2.75 | 4.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.67 | 1.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
Brann
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Away | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 0.5 | 3.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 1.78 | 2 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.4 | 1.69 |
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