Liam Duckstein
This pre-season friendly brings together two Scandinavian sides at Brann Stadion in Bergen on 3 July 2026. Sonderjyske travel from Denmark as heavy underdogs, and the bookmakers make that very clear, pricing Viking at just 1.78 to win on home soil. The interesting angle here is the venue: Viking are playing at Brann’s ground rather than their own Viking Stadion, which adds a slight neutral flavour to what is otherwise a comfortable home arrangement for the Norwegian side.
Viking have been in fine form this summer, with wins over Rosenborg (3-0), Fredrikstad (2-1), and Brann (3-2) in recent weeks. Striker and creative midfielder combinations have powered that run, and midfielder-forward partnerships will be the key to watch. For Sonderjyske, their most recent outing was a 4-2 victory over Randers FC, a result that shows attacking intent under Thomas Nörgaard, even if their league form over the season has been inconsistent.
Hot stat: Viking have scored at least two goals in each of their last five matches, netting 16 goals across those games. That is an average of 3.2 per match, a rate that puts serious pressure on a Sonderjyske side that has conceded freely at this level.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, July Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Brann Stadion, Bergen |
| 🗓️ Date: | 03.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 14:00 CEST |
Sonderjyske vs Viking Prediction
Viking are the clear pick here. Their world club ranking of 159 dwarfs Sonderjyske’s 1068, and the gap in quality shows directly in recent results. Viking have won 13 of 19 matches this year at a 68% win rate, while Sonderjyske sit at 28% from 18 matches. Pre-season friendlies can be unpredictable, but a side that has beaten Rosenborg, Fredrikstad, and Brann consecutively is not running on luck.
Sonderjyske’s 4-2 win over Randers was encouraging, but Randers are ranked 902 in the world. Viking’s opponents have been considerably stronger, and they have still dominated. Coach Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim has his side playing with real attacking aggression, and we predict Viking to win this comfortably.
From a style standpoint, the limited detailed stats available from their recent matches suggest Viking press high and create volume in attack. Sonderjyske’s form line of reveals a team that struggles for consistency, dropping points in clusters. Viking’s recent run of shows a team that found its rhythm and has held it across multiple weeks.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Viking to win by 2 or more goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Sonderjyske’s last five results paint a mixed picture. The 4-2 win over Randers FC is their standout recent result, but before that they lost 1-4 to Nordsjaelland and drew and lost in a run that stretched back several weeks. The Randers win came against a side ranked well below Viking’s level, so reading too much into it would be a mistake. Thomas Nörgaard’s side does show an ability to score goals, as the 3-0 win over Brondby and the 4-2 against Randers confirm. The concern is their defensive fragility: they conceded four to Nordsjaelland and two to Randers even in a win.
Viking arrive at this match in excellent shape. Their five-match run includes wins over Kristiansand (6-3), KFUM Oslo (2-0), Rosenborg (3-0), Fredrikstad (2-1), and Brann (3-2). The 3-0 dismantling of Rosenborg stands out, given that Rosenborg are a genuine Norwegian top-flight competitor. The 6-3 against Kristiansand showed a willingness to keep attacking even when the scoreline was already comfortable. Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim has his team playing with confidence, and the continuity across those five results is notable.
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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Viking the Favourite
- Moneyline Sonderjyske 3.70 | Viking 1.78
- Draw 3.90
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
Viking at 1.78 reflects the bookmakers’ 52% implied probability, and to be honest, that feels about right or perhaps even slightly generous for a Viking side in this kind of form. Sonderjyske at 3.70 is a fair reflection of the gap between these clubs. The draw at 3.90 is the least attractive option given how one-sided the quality difference is. The value bet sits with Viking to win, and the handicap market is worth exploring if you want better returns on what looks like a predictable outcome.
Possible Starting Lineups
Sonderjyske Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Mads Hermansen
- DF: Marc Pedersen, Mikkel Rygaard, Victor Ekani, Patrick Banggaard
- MF: Casper Tengstedt, Nicolai Vallys, Ronnie Schwartz, Jens Jonsson
- FW: Oliver Abildgaard, Mark Brink
With no detailed lineup data available from the five most recent matches, this lineup is constructed based on the squad known to operate under Thomas Nörgaard. A 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape is most likely, with the attacking trio given license to press high. The 4-2 win over Randers suggests Nörgaard is happy to play an open, attacking game in pre-season, so expect the forwards to be active. The defensive unit will need to be sharp against Viking’s pace in transition.
Viking Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Iven Austbø
- DF: Viljar Vevatne, Stian Gregersen, Markus Solbakken, Erlend Dahl Reitan
- MF: Sander Svendsen, Zlatko Tripic, Eirik Lervik, Emil Breivik
- FW: Ylldren Ibrahimaj, Kevin Kabran
Viking under Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim typically set up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system that prioritises width and quick vertical play. Zlatko Tripic is the player to watch, a creative force who can unlock defences with set pieces and through balls. Ylldren Ibrahimaj offers direct pace up front. The backline, anchored by Stian Gregersen, has proven solid enough while the attack has flourished. Expect Aarsheim to rotate, but the core of his best XI should feature from the start.
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Viking. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
We predict a Viking win, and the case for it is straightforward. The quality gap between these clubs is significant, Viking’s recent form has been outstanding, and they are playing on familiar Norwegian soil even if the stadium is not their own. Sonderjyske showed attacking promise against Randers, which keeps the BTTS option alive, but their defensive record this season gives little reason to back them to keep Viking out.
The most compelling bet is Viking to win, backed by their 3.2 goals-per-game average across the last five matches and a Sonderjyske side that has conceded in nearly every recent outing. Over 2.5 goals also makes sense given the attacking output from both sides in their respective warm-up games. Perhaps the safest single bet on the card is Viking to win by two or more goals, which aligns with the form data and the ranking gap between these two clubs.
