The Vikings and 49ers are not scheduled to face off in the regular season. However, there is always a chance the teams could meet in the playoffs.
Key Takeaways
If the teams were to meet in the playoffs, the spread would likely be small, given their current rankings.
The spread usually indicates who the oddsmakers believe has the significant advantage. In 2024, the 49ers were coming off a Super Bowl loss while the Vikings had previously missed the playoffs. Therefore, they had a 6.5-point spread over the Vikings, despite the game being in Minneapolis.
The moneyline usually gives off who is the favorite in the head-to-head matchup. For example, the moneyline in this game was -230 in favor of the 49ers in Week 2 of the 2024 season against the Vikings.
The Vikings and 49ers have met numerous times over the past several decades, including some playoff battles. In 2024, the Vikings were heavy underdogs but outplayed the 49ers at home 23-10.
The Vikings' history against the 49ers dates back to 1961. Significantly, the Vikings and 49ers have played in many legendary games, and some of them have gone down to the very wire. Brock Purdy is 0-1 against the Vikings after losing last season.
The Vikings have won their past two games against the 49ers. Remarkably, the Vikings have not lost a home game to the 49ers since 1992, winning eight straight home games in that span.
With an extensive list to go through, it's tough to pick just three. However, the 49ers and Vikings have had three major games that stand out particularly among their numerous games.
1. 49ers vs. Vikings - September 27, 2009
This was a historic game that went down to the very wire. The 49ers led 24-20 with less than 10 seconds left to go in the game. Then, Brett Favre made a beautiful 32-yard pass that found Greg Lewis in the back of the endzone for a game-winning touchdown with just a couple of seconds left.
2. 49ers vs. Vikings -December 27, 1970
This was a classic NFC Divisional Round showdown between the Niners and the Vikings. Initially, the Vikings started things off well with a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Paul Krause. The 49ers would bounce back with 17 straight points and hold on for the win.
3. 49ers vs. Vikings -September 15, 1991
The 49ers jumped out to a 7-0 lead after Steve Young tossed a touchdown pass to Jerry Rice. Then, the Vikings answered with 17 straight points. The Niners got another touchdown from Rice. But they could not do anything else, as the Vikings held on.
The Vikings don't currently have a game scheduled against the 49ers this season. However, there is always the possibility that the Vikings and 49ers will meet in the playoffs if both teams can win enough games to get there.
The 49ers won the first game against the Vikings on October 15, 1961, at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Niners rallied from a three-point halftime deficit and erupted for 24 second-half points in a 38-24 victory.
The 49ers and Vikings series is tied 25-25-1 after the Vikings defeated them last season. Additionally, the 49ers lead the all-time, playoff series 5-1, having won the last playoff game 27-10 in the 2020 NFC Divisional Round.
The Vikings don't play the 49ers this season. However, the Niners are likely to be favored if the teams both make the playoffs and meet in Santa Clara, while the Vikings would be the favorites if the game is played in Minneapolis.
If the Vikings were to meet the 49ers in the playoffs, you can place a bet on any of the officially licensed sportsbooks in Ontario. Some of these websites include DraftKings Sportsbook, Bet365, FanDuel, BetMGM, and many more.
Author
Brandon Justice has nearly a decade of experience covering sports and betting, primarily working in college football, college basketball, NFL and MLB. His goal is providing detailed analysis on the trends & data of sports betting with a wealth of experience, including writing for The Action Network & Rivals.com.
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