Viking laid down a bit of an early statement last time out with a 5-0 win over Bodo Glimt. They fully deserved that victory as well, having 15 shots which produced an xG of 2.42 - despite only having 29% of the ball in that contest. To beat a side that they battled for the title last season so convincingly early on in the campaign should have a really positive effect on Viking, as they look to defend their Eliteserien title.
Viking covered this line on their own in the most recent meeting between the sides, coming away 3-0 winners. They could cover this line on their own again here, as Brann have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 19 matches across all competitions. Each of the last three meetings between these sides since 2025 have seen 3+ goals, with Brann managing to contribute to the goal tally in the other meetings prior to that 3-0 loss.
Brann have lost three of their opening four games of the Eliteserien season, seeing 15 goals across these matches (3.75 per game). Viking should have plenty of confidence from their 5-0 win over Bodo last time out, spurring them on to potentially cover this goal line on their own - though Brann have shown through recent clashes that they can also offer a threat.
