Viking vs Start

📍 Eliteserien, Norway
🕒 Saturday 16th May, 15:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Viking Over 1.5 Team Goals

Viking sit 2nd in the table after 5 games, averaging 3.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per home match this season. Start are 15th after 5 games, averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. Viking have the stronger home record this season (9/10, 90%) against a Start side who've won 1/10 away (10%).

Viking have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 90% of their home fixtures (9/10). Start are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded away from home.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Viking at 50% in home games (5/10), Start at 50% away (5/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Viking see 8+ in 100% of home games, Start in 60% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Viking Over 1.5 Team Goals — they've scored 2+ goals in 80% of home games, while Start have conceded 2+ in 60% of away games. A strong case for the home side to score freely.

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League Table

The full Eliteserien table for the 2026 season, with Viking (2nd) and Start (15th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eliteserien 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Tromsø 9 6 2 1 15:8 +7 20
2 Viking H 7 6 0 1 19:6 +13 18
3 Lillestrøm 7 5 1 1 13:4 +9 16
4 Bodø / Glimt 7 4 1 2 14:7 +7 13
5 Molde 7 4 1 2 14:8 +6 13
6 HamKam 7 4 1 2 12:12 0 13
7 Brann 8 3 1 4 19:12 +7 10
8 Sandefjord 7 3 1 3 5:7 -2 10
9 KFUM 7 2 2 3 9:13 -4 8
10 Vålerenga 8 2 2 4 7:12 -5 8
11 Kristiansund 6 2 2 2 7:9 -2 8
12 Sarpsborg 08 8 2 2 4 7:11 -4 8
13 Fredrikstad 8 2 1 5 10:17 -7 7
14 Rosenborg 7 1 2 4 3:11 -8 5
15 Start A 8 0 4 4 6:16 -10 4
16 Aalesund 7 0 3 4 7:14 -7 3

Team Form

Viking have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 90% of their home matches compared to Start's 10% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 9 (90%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Lost 1 (10%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Viking have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Start in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Viking frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 90%), while Start are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Viking have scored 2+ goals in 80% of home games this season, Start in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 33 (3.3 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 7 (0.7 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Viking regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Start are lower on the road (40%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Viking have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Start have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Viking (Home Form) Start (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Viking and Start. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

06 Feb 2026
Viking
0 – 4 HT: 0-3
Start
23 Mar 2025
Viking
3 – 4 HT: 1-2
Start
28 Nov 2020
Viking
4 – 1 HT: 1-0
Start
04 Jul 2020
Start
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Viking
24 Mar 2018
Start
3 – 1 HT: 1-0
Viking
11 Feb 2017
Viking
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Start
02 Oct 2016
Viking
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Start
02 Apr 2016
Start
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Viking
05 Feb 2016
Start
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Viking
24 Jul 2015
Start
0 – 3 HT: 0-3
Viking

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Viking vs Start across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Viking 1.3
Draw 5.3
Start 8

Half Time Result

Viking 1.68
Draw 2.85
Start 6.5

Double Chance

Viking or Draw 1.06
Viking or Start 1.12
Draw or Start 3.1

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.7
No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.11
Over 2.5 1.41
Over 3.5 2.05
Under 1.5 5.3
Under 2.5 2.63
Under 3.5 1.67

1st Half Goals

Over 1.5 2.02

Total Corners

Over 10.5 1.35
Over 11.5 1.56

Start Goals

Over 0.5 1.58

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • San Lorenzo Res. vs Olimpia Res. 11:30 BST | Division Profesional Reserva, Paraguay San Lorenzo Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 home matches this season · Olimpia Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.2
    72% combined
  • Sharjah U23 vs Al Bataeh U23 15:10 BST | Arabian Gulf Reserve League, United Arab Emirates Sharjah U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Al Bataeh U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    71% combined
  • Ajman U23 vs Dibba Al Fujairah U23 15:10 BST | Arabian Gulf Reserve League, United Arab Emirates Ajman U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 home matches this season · Dibba Al Fujairah U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    71% combined
  • Neuchâtel Xamax vs Étoile Carouge 19:15 BST | Challenge League, Switzerland Neuchâtel Xamax have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/17 home matches this season · Étoile Carouge have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/17 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    68% combined

Viking vs Start Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Viking vs Start?

Viking Over 1.5 Goals — they've scored 2+ in 80% of home games, while Start have conceded 2+ in 60% of away games. A strong case for the home side to score freely.

Which team is likely to win, Viking or Start?

Viking hold a clear form advantage — they've won 90% of home games in Eliteserien this season, while Start have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Viking and Start?

Mixed — Viking have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Start in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Eliteserien fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Viking and Start?

Possibly — Viking frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 90%), while Start are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Viking or Start?

Viking have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 80% of home games compared to Start's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Viking and Start?

Possibly — Viking regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Start are lower on the road (40%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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