Brann 0-2 Viking – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Viking (36%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Brann face Viking.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Brann and Viking meet at Brann Stadion in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 23. This fixture gets under way on Friday 9 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Form
Brann (all games): 5W 1D 4L across 10 Eliteserien fixtures this term — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W D L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Brann, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Brann at Brann Stadion this season: 6W 0D 4L from 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Viking have collected 2.30 PPG across 10 Eliteserien outings this season: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: L W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.50 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Viking, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Viking's form when playing away from home: 6W 2D 2L across 10 road games this term (2.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Viking are 0.70 PPG clear of Brann in recent Eliteserien fixtures (2.30 vs 1.60). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Brann have seen both teams score in 80% of their games, Viking in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head ledger leans to Viking, who have claimed 6 wins from 9 meetings compared to 1 for the hosts, with 2 draws.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.1 goals per game across 9 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 18 Apr 2026, ended 2–3 with Viking winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Viking have won 6 of 9 previous encounters, and at 3.1 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading Data
Brann goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (51 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 77% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 81% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Viking goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (51 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; they lead at the break 57% of the time; BTTS occurs in 73% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Brann 69% and Viking 69% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Brann 78% | Viking 76%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Brann 1.42 xG and Viking 1.43 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Brann attack 1.038 / defence 1.026 | Viking attack 0.985 / defence 0.757. League average goals — home 1.813 / away 1.415. Viking's defence strength of 0.757 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 51 Brann games / 51 Viking games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Brann 36% | Draw 27% | Viking 36%. Fair-value odds: Brann 2.78 | Draw 3.70 | Viking 2.78. The draw (27%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.85. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.85 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 27% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 36% and away win at 36% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.85 combined xG gives a 54% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.1 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 59%. Form rates corroborate: Brann 80% | Viking 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Brann vs Viking | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Brann Stadion • Kick-off: Friday 9 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Brann 36% | Draw 27% | Viking 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 59% | xG Brann 1.42 / Viking 1.43 • Poisson strength factors: Brann attack 1.038 / def 1.026 | Viking attack 0.985 / def 0.757 | league avg home 1.813 / away 1.415 • Poisson stance: Draw (27%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.42
Brann xG
Expected Goals
1.43
Viking xG
59%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Brann vs Viking kick off?
Brann vs Viking kicked off at 17:00 on Friday 9 October 2026 at Brann Stadion.
What was the final score in Brann vs Viking?
Brann 0 - 2 Viking.
Where is Brann vs Viking being played?
The match is being played at Brann Stadion.
What competition is Brann vs Viking part of?
Brann vs Viking is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Brann vs Viking?
Our statistical model gives Brann a 36% chance of winning, Viking a 36% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Brann vs Viking?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Brann and Viking will score (BTTS).
Will Brann vs Viking have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.
What is the head-to-head record between Brann and Viking?
Record (9 meetings): Brann 1W | Draws 2 | Viking 6W.
What form are Brann and Viking in?
Brann (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-D-L-L-W. Viking (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.50 / GA 0.90 | L5 L-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Brann's attack at 1.04x the league average against Viking's defence at 0.76x — combine the two and it projects 1.42 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Viking's attack (0.98x) against Brann's defence (1.03x) — and the away total comes out at 1.43.
These ratings are built from 51/51 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (8.4%), 2-1 (8.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Viking Win
36%
2.76
27%
3.66
36%
2.74
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.4%
Away win
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.42
Brann xG
Total xG
2.85
1.43
Viking xG
2.76
36%
Home win
3.66
27%
Draw
2.74
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.70
41%
BTTS No
2.43
Clean Sheet
24%
4.18
24%
4.15
Win to Nil
9%
11.55
9%
11.39
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.8 | 8.2 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Brann vs Viking?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.3%.
How many goals are Brann and Viking expected to score?
The model projects 1.42 expected goals for Brann and 1.43 for Viking, a combined total of 2.85.
How confident is the prediction model for Brann vs Viking?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Brann's recent record stands at 26W 7D 18L from 51 games, a 1.67 PPG return, with W-D-L-L-W in the last five. The sample for Brann is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Viking, meanwhile, have gone 38W 7D 6L across 51 games — 2.37 PPG, with L-W-D-W-W in their last five. The sample for Viking is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Viking by 0.70 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Brann heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Brann have managed 16W 3D 7L from 26 games — 1.96 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Viking's away record stands at 16W 5D 5L across 26 trips, a 2.04 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Brann are averaging 1.84 goals scored and 1.53 conceded per game recently; Viking are on 2.57 scored and 1.10 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Brann have seen both teams score in 69% of their recent games; Viking in 69%.
Last 51 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Brann
Blended
Viking
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Brann and Viking in coming into this match?
Brann have gone 26W 7D 18L in their last 51 games (1.67 PPG), while Viking have gone 38W 7D 6L in their last 51 (2.37 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Brann at home or Viking away?
Viking's away record (2.04 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Brann at home: 1.96 PPG; Viking away: 2.04 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since May 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. The two were last together as recently as 9 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Viking have won the last 3 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Viking won 3-0 on 5 Oct 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Brann have gone 1W 1D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Viking — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Brann
2
Draws
7
Viking
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Brann and Viking?
From 10 meetings on record, Brann have won 1, Viking have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Brann and Viking last play each other?
They last met on 9 October 2026, when Brann 0-2 Viking.
Who has won more matches between Brann and Viking?
Viking have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Brann are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time.
Viking are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 77% for Brann, 73% for Viking — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 81% for Brann and 65% for Viking. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 42% and 35% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Brann home games / Viking away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Brann play Viking?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 77% of Brann's games and 73% of Viking's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Brann vs Viking usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 81% of Brann's matches and 65% of Viking's.
Do Brann and Viking tend to score early?
Brann have had a goal before half-time in 85% of their recent matches, Viking in 88% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Viking cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Brann.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Viking beat Brann 0-2 at Brann Stadion, Regular Season - 23, in the Eliteserien. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Brann 1.42 xG and Viking 1.43 xG, a combined 2.85. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Brann fell 1.4 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Brann attack 1.04 / defence 1.03 against Viking attack 0.98 / defence 0.76, drawn from 51/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Brann 36% | Draw 27% | Viking 36%, with Brann to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual Viking win had been the model's second-ranked read at 36%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 77% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Brann 78%, Viking 76%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 69%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Brann's trading profile (51 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did not.
Viking's trading profile (51 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 69% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Viking arrived the stronger side — 2.37 PPG against 1.67. Form held, and they took the win. Brann (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.96 scoring average — below par going forward. Viking (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.19 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.