| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 40:13 | +27 | 31 | |
| 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 31:15 | +16 | 25 | |
| 3 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 43:25 | +18 | 22 | |
| 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 37:21 | +16 | 22 | |
| 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 24:15 | +9 | 22 | |
| 6 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 21:15 | +6 | 21 | |
| 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 29:22 | +7 | 20 | |
| 8 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 24:33 | -9 | 19 | |
| 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 19:26 | -7 | 13 | |
| 10 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 21:32 | -11 | 13 | |
| 11 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 20:30 | -10 | 10 | |
| 12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 18:32 | -14 | 9 | |
| 13 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 21:42 | -21 | 7 | |
| 14 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 18:45 | -27 | 7 |
The Viking 2 vs Sandnes Ulf II prediction for the 3rd Division match on October 26, 2025, pointed firmly to a home win. Viking 2 entered the contest as the overwhelming favorite with a 75% win probability, and they lived up to that billing with a crushing 8-1 victory. Below we break down the key stats that shaped this forecast.
Viking 2 came into the match in strong shape, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings. They had just beaten Staal Jorpeland 5-2 and Varhaug 3-0, while a 1-1 draw with Akra was the only minor blemish. Their attack was firing, averaging over three goals per game in that spell.
Sandnes Ulf II, by contrast, were on a dreadful run of five consecutive defeats. Losses to Ganddal (1-2), Vag (2-5), Hinna (1-4), and Haugesund II (0-4) highlighted defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge. They had conceded 19 goals in those five matches, making them huge underdogs.
The historical head-to-head record heavily favored Viking 2. In 10 previous meetings, Viking 2 had won 6, drawn 3, and lost just 1. The most recent clash before this one was in May 2025, where Viking 2 won 1-0 away. The overall goal difference in the fixture also leaned heavily towards the home side, reinforcing the one-sided nature of this rivalry.
Based on the available data — team form, head-to-head record, and the home advantage — we calculated the following win probabilities for the match:
Viking 2's excellent recent form and dominant H2H record made them the clear favorite. Sandnes Ulf II's five-match losing streak and leaky defense left them with very little chance of causing an upset. The draw was a distant second possibility, but all signs pointed to a comfortable home victory.
No specific odds were available for this fixture at the time of writing, but bookmakers would have priced Viking 2 as extremely short favorites given the gulf in form and history. Our prediction was a straightforward home win, likely with a margin of several goals. The final 8-1 scoreline confirmed that assessment in emphatic fashion.