Start will look to build on an important 2-1 victory over Kristiansund when they host title-chasing Viking in the Eliteserien. That win ended the hosts' three-match losing streak and should provide a timely confidence boost ahead of a difficult test. Start have been entertaining to watch this season, averaging a remarkable 4.9 total goals per game across their last ten matches while scoring 3.3 goals per outing. They have also been strong at home, winning two of their last three league matches on their own patch. However, injuries to Lien, Tønnesen, and Torkildsen reduce their options against one of the division's strongest sides.
Viking, meanwhile, remain among the league's top performers despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Aalesund last weekend. The reigning champions have won eight of their last ten matches in all competitions, averaging 2.3 goals per game while collecting 2.5 points per match during that spell. Their away record is equally impressive, with four wins from their last six road trips and just 0.83 goals conceded per away game. Defender Gianni Stensness serves a suspension, but Viking have enough depth and quality to cope with his absence. Given the visitors' consistency and superior squad, we expect them to edge another entertaining encounter.
As Viking have won eight of their last ten matches and boast an excellent away record, we believe that there is big value in betting on Away Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (Start's matches average 4.9 goals, and both teams possess enough attacking quality to produce another high-scoring contest).
This Norway Eliteserien match will be played on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 17:00.
What is our Start vs Viking prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Start 2 - 3 Viking
Start vs Viking Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-3 @ 2000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Over 4.5 Goals @ 300 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 125 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Peter Christiansen @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Peter Christiansen @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Mikael Ugland @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Aalesund -2.75 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Viking FK +1 @ -600 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 12.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Viking FK to Win @ -450 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Viking FK to Win/Viking FK to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Viking FK - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferStart Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddwdlwww | 1.80 |
| Home | wdw | 2.33 |
| Away | lddlwww | 1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.90 | 3.00 | 5.71 |
| Scored | 3.30 | 2.00 | 3.86 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 1.86 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 57% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 29% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Expected Goals | 2.06 | 2.41 | 1.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.45 | 1.27 | 1.54 |
Viking Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwlwwd | 2.50 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wwwlwd | 2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 5.00 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 3.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.50 | 0.83 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.79 | 1.99 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 1.05 | 1.25 |
Start vs Viking Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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