Start vs Viking Prediction
Norway · Regular Season - 16
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Start vs Viking: the result in context
Viking beat Start 3-0 in the Eliteserien on 1 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Start
Avg ratingAvg rating
1J. Pryts
29E. Dahl Reitan
6J. Olav Norheim
28J. Berland Husebø
27O. Diallo Toure
10S. Mvoué
20H. Lorentzen
16T. Strannegård
C11E. Schulze
17J. Cornelius
22J. Ampofo
1A. Østbø
18S. Flem Bjørshol
5H. Heggheim
3V. Vevatne
28K. Haugen
7K. Askildsen
29T. Moi
26S. Kvia-Egeskog
C10Z. Tripić
20P. Christiansen
17E. AustbøStart Substitutes
Viking Substitutes
Match Stats
StartViking Team Comparison
StartVikingAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Start- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.7 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Viking- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.7 vs 0.7 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
1 previous meeting, all competitions
Start0Wins · 0%1Wins · 100%Previous meetings
16/05/2026VikingStartRecent Form
Start
Kristiansund BKStartStart
Rosenborg
BrannStart
Bodo/GlimtStart
FredrikstadStartStart
ValerengaStartBodo/GlimtVikingStartStart
TromsoBodo/GlimtStartViking
AalesundViking
LillestromVikingViking
Sandefjord
Sarpsborg 08 FFViking
SonderjyskeVikingKristiansund BKVikingVikingStart
KFUM OsloVikingVikingRosenborgFredrikstadVikingReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.26 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.33).
Cards come from 65 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 25 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 64:26 | +38 | 59 | LWWWW |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 25 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 61:23 | +38 | 59 | WLWWL |
| 3 |  Molde | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 59:39 | +20 | 43 | LWWDL |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 49:31 | +18 | 43 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 36:33 | +3 | 42 | WWWDL |
| 6 | Tromso | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 43:38 | +5 | 40 | LLDDW |
| 7 | Brann | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 45:42 | +3 | 32 | WLLLW |
| 8 | Valerenga | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 43:46 | -3 | 32 | WWWLD |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32:39 | -7 | 31 | LWLWL |
| 10 | KFUM Oslo | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32:41 | -9 | 31 | DDDWW |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29:44 | -15 | 29 | LLLDD |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 26:34 | -8 | 27 | WLLDW |
| 13 |  Ham-Kam | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 35:53 | -18 | 27 | DLLWL |
| 14 | Aalesund | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 43:57 | -14 | 24 | LLWLW |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 29:51 | -22 | 23 | WDLLL |
| 16 | Start | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 26:55 | -29 | 19 | LWLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 25 | 64:26 | 59 |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 25 | 61:23 | 59 |
| 3 | Molde | 25 | 59:39 | 43 |
| 4 | Rosenborg | 25 | 49:31 | 43 |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 25 | 36:33 | 42 |
| 6 | Tromso | 25 | 43:38 | 40 |
| 7 | Brann | 25 | 45:42 | 32 |
| 8 | Valerenga | 25 | 43:46 | 32 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 25 | 32:39 | 31 |
| 10 | KFUM Oslo | 25 | 32:41 | 31 |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 25 | 29:44 | 29 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 25 | 26:34 | 27 |
| 13 | Ham-Kam | 25 | 35:53 | 27 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 25 | 43:57 | 24 |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 25 | 29:51 | 23 |
| 16 | Start | 25 | 26:55 | 19 |
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About the Start vs Viking forecast
The forecasts for this Eliteserien match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Start and Viking in the Eliteserien table
The table shows a wide gap: Viking are 1st in the Eliteserien, while Start sit 16th, 40 points behind. League goal record so far: Start 26-55, Viking 64-26. The full standings are on the Eliteserien Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Start and Viking have met only 1 time recently, with 9.0 goals in that meeting. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.