Brann vs Viking Predictions

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EliteserienEliteserien · Norway
high confidence
Brann

Brann

Full Time

0 - 2

AI predicted 1 - 2

Viking

Viking

🗓️ Friday, 9 Oct 2026 at 19:00 CEST (venue time) · 17:00 UTC (your time)📍 Brann Stadion, Bergen

Win Probability (1X2)

Brann 22%Draw 27%Viking 51%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Viking Win

Match Result

7.8/10

Viking Stun Brann with Early Blitz and Red Card Resilience in Bergen

Viking delivered a clinical away performance to defeat Brann 2-0 at Brann Stadion, capitalizing on two early goals and then withstanding relentless pressure despite playing much of the match with ten men. The visitors struck twice in the opening 20 minutes, with goals in the 11th and 20th minutes, catching Brann cold and establishing a commanding lead. Brann responded by dominating possession and launching wave after wave of attacks, but Viking's defense, marshaled superbly, held firm. Despite enjoying a staggering 80% possession and firing 29 shots (6 on target), Brann were unable to break through, frustrated by Viking's disciplined defensive block and their own wastefulness in front of goal. Viking, forced to play with ten men after a red card, absorbed immense pressure but maintained their composure, securing a vital three points on the road.

😅 AI Prediction Report

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Predicted

1 - 2

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Actual

0 - 2

✅Result
❌BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/3 hit

1x2 — Away
✅
Over/Under 2.5 — Over
❌
BTTS — Yes
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Key Moments

11' — Goal

Viking open the scoring, stunning Brann early.

20' — Goal

Viking double their lead, capitalizing on another chance.

Red Card' — Red Card

Viking reduced to ten men, forced to defend for the remainder of the match.

Various' — Brann Corners

Brann pile on pressure with 13 corners but fail to convert any.

Brann

Brann

5.5/10

Brann controlled the tempo for nearly the entire match, boasting 80% possession and racking up 29 shots, but a lack of clinical finishing and an inability to convert pressure into goals proved costly. Their 4-3-3 formation allowed them to dominate midfield and create numerous opportunities, but they were repeatedly thwarted by Viking's resolute defending and their own inefficiency in the final third. Despite winning 13 corners and forcing Viking to defend deep, Brann's attack lacked the cutting edge required to break down a well-organized ten-man defense. Frustration grew as the match wore on, culminating in two yellow cards as desperation set in.

Key Players

J. Sørensen: Dictated play from midfield, helping Brann control possession and tempo.
S. Magnússon: Was lively in attack, but unable to convert chances into goals.

Strengths

Dominant possession playHigh shot volumeEffective corner routines

Weaknesses

Lack of clinical finishingStruggled to break down a deep defensive blockVulnerable to early counterattacks
Viking

Viking

8/10

Viking produced a textbook away performance, taking their chances clinically with two goals in the opening 20 minutes and then defending heroically after being reduced to ten men. Their 4-4-2 setup allowed them to strike on the break early, and once ahead, they shifted to a compact, disciplined defensive shape that frustrated Brann's attackers. Despite seeing just 20% of the ball and conceding 29 shots, Viking limited Brann to only 6 on target and managed 4 shots on target themselves from 9 attempts. The red card forced them to dig deep, but their organization and work rate were exemplary, allowing them to see out a memorable victory.

Key Players

E. Botheim: Scored one of the crucial early goals, setting the tone for Viking's performance.
G. Stensness: Led the defensive effort with composure and countless clearances after the red card.

Strengths

Clinical finishingDefensive organization under pressureResilience after going down to ten men

Weaknesses

Low possession and attacking threat after early goalsDiscipline issues leading to a red cardRelied heavily on defending deep

Tactical Analysis

Brann set up in a 4-3-3, aiming to dominate possession and stretch Viking's defensive lines with width and overlapping fullbacks. Their midfield trio controlled the ball and tempo, but Viking's deep-lying 4-4-2 block after the red card proved almost impenetrable. Brann's reliance on crosses and set pieces (13 corners) was met with resolute defending and aerial dominance from Viking's center-backs. Viking's tactical discipline was notable, especially after the red card. They sacrificed attacking ambition for defensive solidity, often dropping into a 4-4-1 and inviting Brann to break them down. Quick transitions and clinical finishing in the opening stages gave them a cushion, allowing them to focus on organization and resilience for the remainder.

Turning Point

The red card to Viking, which forced them to defend deep for over an hour, yet galvanized their defensive resolve and ultimately preserved their two-goal lead.

Man of the Match

G. Stensness

Led Viking's heroic defensive effort, making crucial interventions and organizing the backline under relentless pressure.

Brann vs Viking: Match Preview

Brann approach this fixture sitting 7th in the table, with a record of 6 wins and 5 losses at Brann Stadion, and a recent upturn after back-to-back victories. However, their overall form string of WWLLD masks a defence that has kept just one clean sheet in their last five league matches. Viking, meanwhile, top the table on goal difference, boasting 16 wins from 21 and arriving on a three-match winning streak, including a recent 8-1 demolition of Kristiansund.

The statistical matchup is defined by Viking's league-leading attack (2.57 goals per game) against Brann's porous home defence (1.45 conceded per home match). Brann's home matches are high-event: 81% have gone over 2.5 goals, and their last five average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded. Viking's away record is robust—6 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses, and only 10 goals conceded in 11 away games. Both teams have a tendency to start fast, with Viking netting 8 first-half goals in their last five outings.

The model expects an open game with a high probability of three or more goals (66% over 2.5), and Viking's attack to edge it, projecting a 2-1 away win. Brann's shot volume and occasional late goals suggest they could trouble Viking, but the visitors' superior scoring rate and recent H2H edge tip the balance.

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Win Probability
Brann 26% Draw 22% Viking 53%

Over 2.5 Goals

65%

BTTS: Yes

64%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 0-1

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Brann vs Viking Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
22%
27%
51%
Brann 22%Draw 27%Viking 51%
Both Teams to Score
61%
39%
Yes 61%No 39%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
66%
34%
Over 2.5 66%Under 2.5 34%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
66%
34%
Over 9.5 66%Under 9.5 34%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Brann vs Viking that most previews miss.

  • 1Brann's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 17 of 21 (81%), the highest rate in the league.
  • 2Viking have scored in every away league match this season and average 1.45 goals scored per away game.
  • 3Only two of the last ten H2H meetings have finished with fewer than two goals, and five have ended with both teams scoring.

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The Case For This Brann vs Viking Prediction

Statistically, this is a meeting of the league's most prolific attack and a mid-table side with a leaky home defence. Viking's away record and scoring rate set the tempo, while Brann's high over 2.5 rate and home volatility point to another open contest.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Viking have won 5 of the last 10 head-to-heads, including the reverse fixture 3-2, and have a positive away goal difference.

Defence

  • →Viking average 2.57 goals scored per game and 0.95 conceded, the best attack and one of the top defences in the league.
  • →Brann's home matches see 3.27 total goals per game, with only 14% clean sheets all season.

🚩 Brann vs Viking Corners Prediction

medium confidence
11expected total corners
Over 66%
Under 34%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6.2 corners for Brann and 4.8 for Viking, for an expected total of 11. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (66%). Over 8.5: 77% · Over 10.5: 54%.

More corners tips:Over 9.5 →Under 9.5 →

How Brann and Viking Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Brann vs Viking Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

BrannBrannlast 5 matches
Kristall Mani Ingasonsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

K. EriksenXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Eggert Aron GudmundssonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. MagnussonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

VikingVikinglast 5 matches
Peter ChristiansenXI
5 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

Henrik HeggheimXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Z. TripicXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Kristoffer HaugenXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

E. BotheimXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Gianni StensnessXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Brann have steadied after a pair of losses, winning two of their last three, but their defensive record remains patchy with just one clean sheet in five. Viking, in contrast, are on a three-match winning streak in all competitions, including an 8-1 league win and a cup clean sheet, and have not failed to score in any of their last five.

Brann vs Viking — Last 10 Matches

BrannBrannLast 10 results
L0-2
W2-1
L0-2
L1-2
D0-0
W3-0
W3-2
L2-3
W2-1
W2-1
Lvs Viking0-2
Wvs Bodo/Glimt2-1
L@ Start0-2
Lvs Lillestrom1-2
D@ Sandefjord0-0
Wvs Ham-Kam3-0
Wvs Rosenborg3-2
Lvs Valerenga2-3
W@ Molde2-1
Wvs Start2-1

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 77.27% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
VikingVikingLast 10 results
W2-0
W3-0
W8-1
D1-1
W2-1
L1-2
W2-1
W3-0
D1-1
W2-1
W@ Brann2-0
Wvs Lillestrom3-0
Wvs Kristiansund BK8-1
D@ Sandefjord1-1
Wvs Aalesund2-1
L@ Rosenborg1-2
Wvs Sarpsborg 08 FF2-1
W@ Start3-0
D@ Aalesund1-1
W@ Lillestrom2-1

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 3.4 goals/game (last 5)
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 72.73% of games this season

What History Says: Brann vs Viking

Viking have the historical edge, winning five of the last ten meetings and losing just once. The reverse fixture this season finished 3-2 to Viking, and only two of the last ten have ended with fewer than two goals, indicating a strong pattern for open, high-scoring games.

Brann vs Viking Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

1

Brann wins

3

Draws

6

Viking wins

10%30% draws60%
9 Oct 26Brann vs Viking0-2
18 Apr 26Viking vs Brann3-2
5 Oct 25Viking vs Brann3-0
13 Jul 25Brann vs Viking3-1
14 Feb 25Brann vs Viking2-2
1 Dec 24Brann vs Viking1-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Brann vs Viking

With bookmaker odds unavailable, no direct value edges can be calculated. However, the model's away win probability (51%) is notably high for an away side, suggesting value could exist if the market underrates Viking. The strong over 2.5 probability (66%) also stands out given both teams' season-long goal rates.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Brann Win3.4022.0%-7.4%
Drawvalue4.1027.0%+2.6%
Viking Win1.9051.0%-1.6%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.3666.0%-7.5%
Under 2.53.1034.0%+1.7%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.4061.0%-10.4%
Novalue2.7539.0%+2.6%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.10EV +0.107
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 3.10EV +0.054
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.75EV +0.073

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Things to Watch: Brann vs Viking

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️Brann's shot volume at home (11.2 per match last 5) suggests some attacking potential, but conversion is inconsistent.
  • ⚠️Viking's defensive numbers away from home (0.91 conceded per away match) are strong, but Brann's home volatility creates variance.

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Final Verdict

Brann 1–2 Viking

The model projects a 2-1 win for Viking, anchored by their 2.57 goals-per-game rate and consistent away form. The likeliest way this result is upset is if Brann convert their high shot volume into early goals, exploiting Viking's occasional defensive lapses away from home.

Brann vs Viking: Common Questions

Who will win Brann vs Viking?

Viking are modelled as 51% likely to win, with Brann at 22% and the draw at 27%. Viking's league-best attack and strong away form make them clear statistical favourites.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Brann vs Viking?

The probability for over 2.5 goals is 66%, driven by Brann's 81% over 2.5 rate and Viking's 76%. Both sides average more than 2.4 goals scored per game combined.

Are both teams likely to score?

Both teams to score is rated at 61%. Brann have failed to score in only 2 of 11 home matches, and Viking have scored in every away fixture this season.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Brann vs Viking: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 2 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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