Odds overview
Viking to win is offered at around 1.47, the draw at 4.90 and Sabah Baku to win at 6.10. In the main goals market, Over 2.5 is a stronger favourite than Under 2.5, at 1.45 versus 2.65. Sabah Baku (+1.5) at 1.67 looks likelier than Viking (-1.5) at 2.15.
Why Viking are favourites
Bookmakers favour Viking: the Norwegian side are available at 1.47 to win, Sabah Baku at 6.10 and the draw at 4.90.
- Viking have been strong at home, going unbeaten in their last 10 home matches in all competitions.
- Sabah Baku have scored regularly in Europe, finding the net in 9 of their last 10 Champions League matches.
Form and Line-up Viking
On 30 October 2026, Viking lost 2:3 away to Bodø/Glimt. Before that, on 25 October 2026, they beat Tromsø convincingly at home, 3:1.
In the Champions League on 21 October 2026, the Norwegian side lost 1:3 away to Aston Villa.
- More than 2.5 goals were scored in 9 of Viking's last 10 matches in all official competitions.
- Viking have scored more than 1.5 goals in each of their last 10 home matches in all competitions.
Probable line-up: Arild Østbø, Herman Johan Haugen, Gianni Stensness, Jesper Daland, Henrik Heggheim, Peter Christiansen, Tobias Moi, Joe Bell, Kristoffer Askildsen, Zlatko Tripić, Erik Botheim
Viking will be without Sondre Bjørshol, Nick D'Agostino and Martin Ove Roseth because of knee injuries, while Veton Berisha has injured his thigh.
Form and Line-up Sabah Baku
On 30 October 2026, Sabah Baku lost 2:3 away to Turan Tovuz.
On 20 October 2026, Sabah Baku lost 1:2 at home to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Before that, on 17 October, they thrashed Gabala 4:0 away from home.
Sabah Baku head coach Valdas Dambrauskas reported that Veljko Simic is injured and has little chance of playing. Umarali Rakhmonaliev is ready for the match.
- Sabah Baku avoided defeat in 7 of their last 10 matches in all official competitions.
- More than 1.5 goals were scored in 9 of Sabah Baku's last 10 Champions League matches.
Probable line-up: Stas Pokatilov, Akim Zedadka, Steve Solvet, Aden McCarthy, Tymoteusz Puchacz, Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Ivan Lepinica, Kaheem Parris, Du Queiroz, Veljko Simic, Joy-Lance Mickels
Both teams' chances
Viking to win is quoted at 1.47, with fair odds of 1.54 and an implied probability of 64.9%. The draw is offered at 4.90, with fair odds of 5.14 and a probability of 19.5%. Sabah Baku to win is quoted at 6.10, with fair odds of 6.39 and a probability of 15.6%.
| Outcome | Average odds | Average fair odds | Probability without margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking to win | 1.47 | 1.54 | 64.9% |
| Draw | 4.90 | 5.14 | 19.5% |
| Sabah Baku to win | 6.10 | 6.39 | 15.6% |
Total goals prediction
At the 2.5-goal line, Under 2.5 is available at 2.65 and Over 2.5 at 1.45. At the 3.5-goal line, Under 3.5 is quoted at 1.75 and Over 3.5 at 2.08.
| Line | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 2.65 | 1.45 |
| 3.5 | 1.75 | 2.08 |
Handicap prediction
Viking (-1.5) are offered at 2.15 and Sabah Baku (+1.5) at 1.67. At the adjacent handicap line, Viking (-1) are quoted at 1.70 and Sabah Baku (+1) at 2.15. With a zero handicap, Viking (0) are available at 1.17 and Sabah Baku (0) at 4.30.
| Home | Handicap | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | -1.5 | |
| 1.5 | 1.67 | |
| 1.70 | -1 | |
| 1 | 2.15 | |
| 1.17 | 0 | 4.30 |
Both teams to score prediction
Both teams to score – Yes is available at 1.60, while Both teams to score – No, meaning at least one team will fail to score, is available at 2.25.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.60 |
| No | 2.25 |
Double chance forecast
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 |
13/100
|
9/50
|
163/100
|
| William Hill |
7/50
|
1/5
|
3/2
|
| 888sport |
7/50
|
1/5
|
3/2
|
Odds are current as of the material publication date
Team total goals prediction
Bookmakers have set the following team goal totals for this match: Viking — 2 goals; Sabah Baku — 1 goal.
Viking team total goals
For Viking, Under 0.5 team goals is available at 8.00 and Over 0.5 at 1.04. At the 1.5-goal line, Under 1.5 is quoted at 2.65 and Over 1.5 at 1.42; at the 2-goal line, the respective odds are 2.12 and 1.68. At the 2.5-goal line, Under 2.5 is available at 1.65 and Over 2.5 at 2.15.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00 | 0.5 | 1.04 |
| 2.65 | 1.5 | 1.42 |
| 2.12 | 2 | 1.68 |
| 1.65 | 2.5 | 2.15 |
Sabah Baku team total goals
For Sabah Baku, Under 0.5 team goals is offered at 2.50 and Over 0.5 at 1.50. At the 1-goal line, Under 1 is available at 1.65 and Over 1 at 2.17. At the 1.5-goal line, Under 1.5 is quoted at 1.32 and Over 1.5 at 3.10.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 0.5 | 1.50 |
| 1.65 | 1 | 2.17 |
| 1.32 | 1.5 | 3.10 |
Who Will Referee the Match
Sander van der Eijk (Netherlands)
Matches – 16 (international matches, 2025/26–2026/27);
Average fouls per match – 25;
Average yellow cards per match (including second yellows) – 2.6;
Matches with a red card – 5 out of 16;
Matches with a penalty – 4 out of 16.
