Read our Viking vs Bayern Munich prediction with expert betting tips, expected lineups, and the latest odds ahead of this Champions League clash.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Champions League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Stavanger, Lyse Arena |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 4 (UK), ESPN (Ireland) |
Unbeaten Bayern Munich head to a sold-out Lyse Arena in the Champions League, and our Viking vs Bayern Munich prediction starts from one simple point: the gulf in quality is enormous.
Viking arrive on four straight wins in all competitions and have stretched their home winning run to 11, so Morten Jensen's side will not roll over on their own artificial turf.
Bayern have already hammered Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in this competition, and Vincent Kompany has a near-full-strength squad to pick from, with Jamal Musiala his only absentee.
Viking need a response after defeat at Stuttgart, while Bayern want to protect their perfect start. Harry Kane, scoring in eight consecutive Champions League matches, is the man the hosts must stop.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Form
Viking lost at Stuttgart in the Champions League, with Zlatko Tripić scoring their goal, but they have bounced back strongly. A 2-0 win away to Brann kept them top of the Eliteserien, and Peter Christiansen leads their league scoring. The defence has tightened up nicely too, although Bayern are a different beast entirely.
Bayern are unbeaten in 13 across all competitions, and Michael Olise tore Bodø/Glimt apart in their Champions League win. The weekend was messier. They needed a late equaliser to scrape a 2-2 draw at Augsburg in the Bundesliga, exposed in transition despite hogging the ball. Kane remains the focal point of everything they do.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Viking: Sondre Bjørshol (Injured/out), Nicholas D'Agostino (Injured/out), Anders Bærtelsen (Injured/out), Veton Berisha (Injured/out), Martin Roseth (Injured/out)
Bayern Munich: Jamal Musiala (Injured/out)
Viking
Morten Jensen is without five injured players, including experienced pair Veton Berisha and Martin Roseth. Arild Østbø should start behind a back four that has not conceded in 311 minutes across all competitions. Joe Bell's knack of keeping the ball under pressure will be vital in the engine room, while Henrik Rørvik Bjørdal and Zlatko Tripić, who combined for the goal at Stuttgart, carry the attacking threat.
Bayern Munich
The Viking vs Bayern Munich lineups show one side stretched and the other close to full strength, with Kompany missing only Musiala. Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović should anchor midfield, and Kimmich has completed more defensive line-breaking passes than anyone in the Champions League since last season began. Olise and Luis Díaz flank Kane, which is a frightening prospect for a depleted Viking side.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup
Viking
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Arild Østbø; Henrik Heggheim, Gianni Stensness, Jesper Daland, Kristoffer Haugen; Tobias Moi, Joe Bell, Ola Visted; Henrik Rørvik Bjørdal, Peter Christiansen, Zlatko Tripić (probable)
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies; Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović; Michael Olise, Tom Bischof, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane (probable)
Check out all the latest oddschecker Free Bets & Sign-Up Offers for Viking vs Bayern Munich.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Key Stats & Match Facts
Bayern have scored at least four goals in five of their last seven Champions League fixtures.
Bayern are unbeaten in nine previous meetings with Norwegian opposition. Seven of those ended in wins.
Viking have lost 11 of their 13 matches in the European Cup or Champions League.
Viking are winless in their last seven meetings with German sides.
Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of the game.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bayern Munich to win 3-1. Viking's home form and Bayern's sloppiness at the back against Augsburg suggest the hosts can nick a goal, but Kane, Olise and Díaz should prove far too much over the course of the evening. The Viking vs Bayern Munich betting odds tell the same story, with Bayern priced at 1/8 (Ladbrokes).
Best Bets
Michael Olise Over 4.5 in the Player Shots market. He is a key creative threat for a Bayern side expected to dominate the ball. Both of our Viking vs Bayern Munich best bets lean on Bayern having the ball for long spells, and Olise is the obvious outlet down the right. He completed six dribbles against Bodø/Glimt, and the implied probability of the best price undersells how often he gets his shots away.
Harry Kane Over 2.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has scored in eight straight Champions League games. Bayern are projected to score around three goals against a Viking side missing five players, and Kane will take the bulk of the shooting. The figures here sit above the implied probability of the best price too, which makes it worth backing.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Bet Builder
Our Viking vs Bayern Munich bet builder tips combine a Bayern win, Harry Kane to score anytime, both teams to score and Kristoffer Askildsen to be shown a card.
Bayern are missing only Musiala and boast a front four that should overwhelm a Viking squad short of experienced bodies. The away win anchors this build.
Kane has 34 goals since turning 30. It has taken him just 39 appearances, and with Olise and Díaz supplying him, backing him to score anytime is the obvious move.
Tripić and Bjørdal combined for Viking's goal at Stuttgart, and Bayern were carved open in transition at Augsburg. Both teams to score at 4/6 (Coral) fits our 3-1 call.
Kristoffer Askildsen to be shown a card adds the punch. There should be plenty of competitive midfield duels as Viking chase Bayern's possession, and that is where bookings come from.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 17/2 and is as short as 49/10 elsewhere.
Make sure to get the best odds on your Bet Builder with Oddschecker's Exclusive Bet Builder Comparison Tool.
Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Talking Points
Bayern travelled early and trained on the artificial turf at Lyse Arena on 12 October, which tells you they are taking the surface seriously. It will be a full house too, with Viking confirming the game is sold out. Jonathan Tah has already flagged the hosts' confidence and set-piece threat, and dead balls look like Viking's best route to a goal. Bayern are playing a competitive fixture in Norway for the first time in 25 years, and on a plastic pitch in front of a packed crowd, this could be stubborn and messy for a while before the quality tells.
Viking vs Bayern Munich Predictions FAQs
When is the Viking vs Bayern Munich Champions League game?
The match takes place on Tuesday 13 October 2026, kicking off at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Viking vs Bayern Munich being played?
The match is being played at Lyse Arena in Stavanger.
Where can I watch Viking vs Bayern Munich?
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4 and ESPN.
What competition is Viking vs Bayern Munich in?
The fixture is taking place in the UEFA Champions League.
Disclaimer
Important information: This article may contain links to betting offers or promotions for Viking vs Bayern Munich that were available at the time of publication. These offers may have since expired, changed, or no longer be available.
Oddschecker offers are selected from operators that our football experts work with regularly and have first-hand experience of. If you open an account via one of these links, Oddschecker may earn commission. This helps support our coverage and allows us to continue producing expert analysis and football content across Champions League.
Please gamble responsibly. 18+.
