SK Brann vs Viking FK Predictions

Brann vs Viking predictions for Sunday’s match in the Eliteserien. SK Brann face Viking FK Sunday in a top-of-the-table Eliteserien clash, with first playing second in a key fixture potentially decisive for the Norwegian title race. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Norwegian Eliteserien | Jul 13 2025 at 6:15 pm UK at Brann Stadion

SK Brann vs Viking FK Predictions

Could Brann Finally Break Viking’s Hold and Blow the Title Race Wide Open?

• Deadlocked Head-to-Head
  • Three of the last four meetings between Brann and Viking have ended in draws, including their most recent 1-1 clash in December.
• Top-Four Struggles for Viking
  • Despite leading the league, Viking have failed to beat any of the current top four this season, raising questions about their big-game credentials.
• Brann’s Strong Home Form vs the Best
  • Brann have picked up two wins from three home games against top-five opposition, making them no pushovers in Bergen.

Best Bet for SK Brann vs Viking FK

The Norwegian Eliteserien throws up a blockbuster this Sunday as SK Brann welcome Viking FK to Bergen in what could be a defining moment in the title race. It’s first versus second, and while the league table suggests a comfortable cushion for Viking at the top, the reality is a little more tense. Brann are six points adrift with a game in hand, meaning this clash carries the weight of far more than just three points. It could either close the gap to a single matchday swing or leave Viking all but out of reach.

Brann, now under the guidance of Freyr Alexandersson, are chasing what would be their first league crown since 2007. They’ve had to adjust following the departure of key scorer Aune Heggebo and are now banking on Bard Finne to shoulder the goalscoring burden. Their form has been up and down — a frustrating mix of resilience and inconsistency — but back-to-back home wins show they’re starting to turn the tide at Brann Stadion.

On the other side, Viking are top for a reason. They’ve only been beaten once all season and, let’s be honest, that was a fluke on opening day. Since then, they’ve been rolling through teams with clinical efficiency, but their recent cup defeat to Sarpsborg has exposed a crack or two in what had been an impenetrable run. Morten Jensen’s side are still unbeaten in their last 14 league games, but this trip to Brann feels like their most significant test yet.

Best Bet for SK Brann vs Viking FK: Match to End in a Draw

Of all the available options for this top-of-the-table clash, our best bet is to back the draw. At BettingTips4You, we don’t believe in offering five different suggestions and hoping one of them lands. Instead, we focus on delivering one clear prediction per match — not only because it simplifies things for our readers, but because it makes us fully accountable for the tips we publish.

This fixture screams draw. These sides are neck-and-neck in performance despite what the table says, and recent history only adds weight to the logic. Viking may be unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Brann, but three of the last four head-to-heads have finished level — and it’s not difficult to see why. Both teams are tactically well-organised, both have match-winners, and both know how much is on the line.

Viking might be top, but they’ve failed to beat any of the current top-four away from home this season. Brann, meanwhile, have been solid at home against the league’s elite, with two wins from three against the top five. When you dig into the Expected Points data, there’s hardly anything between the two sides, and Brann have actually been underperforming their xG while Viking have arguably been riding their luck.

Add to that Viking’s cup disappointment and Brann’s desperation to avoid falling further behind, and you’ve got a recipe for a tight, high-stakes affair where both sides may be more focused on not losing than winning.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Viking are solid, Brann are desperate, and both know this could shape the season. In matches like this, a point each often feels like a victory.” – Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com

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Correct Score Prediction: SK Brann 1-1 Viking FK

With so much at stake and two sides that match up well both tactically and physically, a 1-1 draw feels like the most logical outcome. Neither side will want to throw caution to the wind, especially early on, and we’ve already seen that this fixture often turns cagey. Brann will push for control at home, but Viking’s counter-attacking threat — led by Tripic — means they’ll likely find a way to respond.

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