Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Sandefjord 1-1 Viking. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
The late equaliser came from Henrik Bjørdal 90+4', which kept the game level at the finish.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Viking led Shots on target 1-4, even though the scoreboard went another way. Viking also shaded Total shots 12-18.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Viking the favourite at 54.9% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Viking
54.9%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
VikingSandefjord
Viking
1
4
Total shots
VikingSandefjord
Viking
12
18
Corners
SandefjordSandefjord
Viking
7
5