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Norway Eliteserien

Viking

Start

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Viking vs Start: Hosts Eyeing Dominance in Eliteserien Clash

Viking host Start in a fixture that pits the league's most dominant side against one still searching for its first win. The home side's formidable scoring record and defensive solidity suggest a tough afternoon for the visitors.

This match is set up to be a classic encounter between an offensive juggernaut and a team struggling to find its footing. Viking's high scoring average and strong possession stats suggest they will aim to dictate the flow of the game, likely utilizing quick transitions and exploiting wide areas to break down the Start defence. The visitors, who have shown a tendency to concede heavily on the road, will likely adopt a more cautious approach, perhaps attempting to frustrate Viking with a compact defensive shape. However, Viking's relentless attacking pressure and solid defensive record make it difficult to see Start absorbing that pressure for long.

Team statistics

Norway Eliteserien

Viking

Start

Matches played

7 - 0 - 1

Results

0 - 4 - 4

87.5%

Win %

2.6

Goals scored

0.8

Goals conceded

5.6

Shots on target

3.9

5.5

Shots off target

4.5

3.6

Blocked shots

2.8

49.8

Ball possession

43.8

78.5

Pass accuracy

73.9

11.8

Fouls

2.1

Goalkeeper saves

1.9

Yellow cards

2.3

Red cards

League averages

Key points

• Viking have won 100% of their home games this season, scoring an average of 3.8 goals.
• Start are still searching for their first win of the season after 8 matches.
• Viking have conceded an average of just 0.3 goals in their last 3 matches.

AI Prediction

Viking's overwhelming dominance this season, particularly at home, makes them heavy favourites. Their exceptional scoring record and tight defence, evidenced by recent form, are a stark contrast to Start's winless run and defensive frailties away from home. The data points strongly towards a comfortable home victory, with Viking likely to outscore Start significantly and potentially keep a clean sheet.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

78%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 UNDER

1x2

47%

O/U

60%

BTTS

47%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)

by google

85%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

37%

O/U

73%

BTTS

57%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)

by google

85%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

50%

O/U

70%

BTTS

60%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)

by google

88%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

60%

BTTS

60%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)

by google

90%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

57%
llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)

by meta-llama

85%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

77%

BTTS

67%
llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)

by meta-llama

85%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

67%

BTTS

63%
gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)

by openai

85%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

60%

BTTS

53%
grok-4.1-fast (ja)

by x-ai

88%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

63%

BTTS

63%
grok-4.1-fast (ko)

by x-ai

88%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

67%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Eliteserien

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
2/6/2026	HOME Viking	W 4 - 0 L	Start	O	N
3/23/2025	Viking	L 3 - 4 W	Start AWAY	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Viking

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	KFUM Oslo	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	Rosenborg	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Fredrikstad	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Brann	3 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Bodo/Glimt	5 - 0	W	O	N	N
AWAY	Valerenga	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	Molde	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Ham-Kam	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y

Viking have been an absolute force this season, boasting an incredible 87.5% win rate overall. Their home form is even more impressive, with a perfect record across four games, scoring a staggering 3.8 goals per match. Recent performances continue this trend, with three consecutive wins and an average of 2.3 goals scored, while conceding a mere 0.3. Even their last outing saw them dominate possession and register a clean sheet, underlining their consistency.

Start

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Tromso	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Bodo/Glimt	0 - 5	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Ham-Kam	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Molde	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Lillestrom	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Sarpsborg 08 FF	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Aalesund	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	KFUM Oslo	0 - 2	L	U	N	N

Start, in stark contrast, are still awaiting their first victory of the Eliteserien campaign after eight attempts. Their overall record is a grim one, with 50% of their games ending in draws and the other half in defeats. Away from home, their struggles are amplified, having lost four of their five matches and conceding an average of 2.6 goals. While they managed a draw in their most recent home fixture, their overall recent form shows a team that is leaking goals and finding it difficult to secure wins.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.22

DRAW

6.25

AWAY

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.4

UNDER

2.88

BTTS

YES

1.8

1.95

Lineups

Lineup information is currently unavailable. It will be updated 1 hour before kickoff.

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

Norway Eliteserien

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Tromso	10	7	2	1	17	8	9	23	WDLWW
2	Viking	8	7	0	1	21	6	15	21	WWWWW
3	Lillestrom	8	5	1	2	13	6	7	16	LWLWD
4	Bodo/Glimt	7	4	1	2	14	7	7	13	LWWWD
5	Molde	8	4	1	3	14	10	4	13	LWWDW
6	Ham-Kam	7	4	1	2	12	12	0	13	WDWWL
7	Sandefjord	8	4	1	3	7	7	0	13	WWLDW
8	Brann	8	3	1	4	19	12	7	10	WWDLL
9	Sarpsborg 08 FF	8	2	2	4	7	11	-4	8	WLLLD
10	Kristiansund BK	7	2	2	3	7	11	-4	8	LDDWL
11	Valerenga	8	2	2	4	7	12	-5	8	LDLLD
12	KFUM Oslo	8	2	2	4	9	15	-6	8	LDWLD
13	Rosenborg	8	2	2	4	5	11	-6	8	WLDDW
14	Fredrikstad	8	2	1	5	10	17	-7	7	LLLLD
15	Start	8	0	4	4	6	16	-10	4	DLLDL
16	Aalesund	7	0	3	4	7	14	-7	3	LDLDL

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Viking vs Start: Hosts Eyeing Dominance in Eliteserien Clash

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H2H

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Start Team recent

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Injuries / suspensions

League table