Viking lineup @ Brann

Viking's expected lineup at Brann, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Østbø (4); Stensness (5), Heggheim (4), Daland (3), Haugen (3); Tripić (5), Askildsen (5), Moi (3), Bjørdal (3); Christiansen (5). Out: Bell. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Lillestrom match on 20 Sep.

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Viking predicted lineup vs Brann

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Viking are without Bell away at Brann in the Eliteserien, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches is: Østbø in goal, a back four of Stensness, Heggheim, Daland and Haugen, and Christiansen leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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Team news

  • Unavailable: Bell (Suspended).
  • Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 2 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Viking, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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4-4-2most-used · 2 of last 5
4-4-2
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4-3-3
40%
4-1-4-1
20%

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Viking

What is Viking's expected lineup?
Viking are without Bell away at Brann in the Eliteserien, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches is: Østbø in goal, a back four of Stensness, Heggheim, Daland and Haugen, and Christiansen leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-4-2): Østbø, Stensness, Heggheim, Daland, Haugen, Bell (suspended), Tripić, Askildsen, Moi, Bjørdal, Christiansen.
Who started Viking's last match?
Viking's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Norway Eliteserien (4-4-2): A. Østbø, H. Heggheim, G. Stensness, H. Falchener, K. Haugen, H. Bjørdal, J. Bell, K. Askildsen, Z. Tripić, P. Christiansen, E. Botheim.
What was Viking's last result?
Viking beat Lillestrom 3–0 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Viking last win?
Viking last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Lillestrom 3–0.
Who takes penalties for Viking?
Z. Tripić has taken the most penalties for Viking this season, scoring 4 of 6.
Who has made the most starts for Viking this season?
G. Stensness leads with 5 starts for Viking across all competitions this season.
What formation does Viking use most often?
Viking have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Viking goalkeeper has started the most this season?
A. Ostbo has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Viking this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Viking defender has started the most this season?
G. Stensness has made the most starts as defender for Viking this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Viking midfielder has started the most this season?
Z. Tripic has made the most starts as midfielder for Viking this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Viking forward has started the most this season?
P. Christiansen has made the most starts as forward for Viking this season, starting 5 matches.
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