Viking vs Bayern Munich 13 October 2026 Prediction

Viking and Bayern Munich have both beaten Bodø/Glimt 5-0 this season. They now meet in Stavanger, where Viking has won all 10 of its home league matches. Bayern arrives after a 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Viking: Perfect Home Record in the League

Viking is level with Bodø/Glimt on 53 points after 22 league matches. It has won all 10 of its home games, including recent victories over Kristiansund (8-1) and Lillestrøm (3-0). Viking then beat Brann 2-0 away despite finishing with 10 men. Europe has been more difficult. After advancing past Dinamo Zagreb in qualifying (2-2, 3-1), Viking lost 3-1 to Stuttgart in its Champions League opener. Demirović scored a hat trick in 12 minutes, while Viking produced just 0.63 expected goals (xG).

Against Bayern Munich, managers Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen will need numbers in midfield and quick attacks through Tripić and Kristiansen. Defensive injuries complicate that plan. Bertelsen is recovering from a broken foot, while Roseth and Bjørshol have knee injuries. Heggheim, Stensness, Falkener and Haugen are therefore likely to remain in defense after starting together against Brann. Berisha and D’Agostino are also unavailable, but Botheim is ready to return to the attack.

Bayern Munich: Mixed Results Away From Home

Bayern Munich opened its Champions League campaign with a 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt, scoring all five goals after halftime. It is also unbeaten in the Bundesliga, with 11 points and 16 goals through five rounds. That run includes wins over Stuttgart (5-1) and Union Berlin (7-0). Its away results have been less convincing: a 0-0 draw with Schalke, a 2-1 win over Elversberg and, most recently, a 2-2 draw with Augsburg. Neuer made two errors that led to goals against Augsburg, the first after just eight seconds. Bayern also had four goals ruled out for offside.

Jamal Musiala remains Bayern’s main absentee. He is recovering from a thigh injury and training individually. Saibari, who scored against Augsburg, could again start behind the striker, though the returning Gnabry is another option. Brown came off the bench and scored the equalizer in the last match, putting himself in contention for a start in defense. Manager Vincent Kompany could also make a change in goal, with Urbig an option after Neuer’s two errors.

Predicted Lineup for Viking vs Bayern Munich

Viking (4-4-2): Østbø; Heggheim, Stensness, Falkener, K. Haugen; Bjørdal, Bell, Askildsen, Tripić; Kristiansen, Botheim

Unavailable: Bertelsen, Roseth, Bjørshol, D’Agostino, Berisha (all injured)

Managers: Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim, Morten Jensen

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Stanišić, Upamecano, Tah, Brown; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Saibari, Díaz; Kane

Unavailable: Buchmann, Musiala (both injured)

Manager: Vincent Kompany

Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Bulgaria)

Kabakov averaged six yellow cards and 21.54 fouls per game in Bulgaria’s league last season. In 14 matches, he sent off five players and awarded three penalties. His international averages are 4.85 yellow cards and 22.25 fouls per game.

Viking vs Bayern Munich Prediction: Bayern Munich Handicap -3.5

Main prediction: Bayern has followed several close results with big wins this season. After beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Super Cup, it defeated Stuttgart 5-1. A 0-0 draw with Schalke preceded the 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt, and a 2-1 victory over Elversberg was followed by a 7-0 win against Union Berlin. Viking conceded three goals to Stuttgart by the 32nd minute in its Champions League opener, and its defensive injuries make Kane, Olise and Díaz difficult to contain. Bayern Munich -2.5 at 1.78 is the lower-risk handicap; the selected bet is Bayern Munich -3.5 at 2.48.

Goals prediction: A comfortable Bayern win would not necessarily be a shutout. Viking has scored 38 goals in 10 home league games and has scored in all three of its Champions League matches this season, including qualifying. Captain Tripić scored in each of those games. Bayern has conceded in four of its five away matches this season and allowed Augsburg to generate 2.37 xG. Its high defensive line could give Viking opportunities on the break. The secondary pick is Both Teams to Score: Yes at 1.73.