Start vs Viking โ€” Eliteserien Match Preview

Start face Viking in Eliteserien, kicking off on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC.

Start sit 16th in the Eliteserien table with 10 points from 15 games (2W 4D 9L), while Viking are 1st with 33 points (11W 0D 2L).

Recent Form

Start recent form: WLLLL. W 2-1 vs Kristiansund BK (A, 2026-07-25). L 0-3 vs Rosenborg (H, 2026-07-18). L 1-2 vs Brann (A, 2026-07-12). L 0-4 vs Bodo/Glimt (A, 2026-07-04). L 1-2 vs Fredrikstad (A, 2026-05-29).

Viking recent form: WWLDW. W 2-1 vs Lillestrom (A, 2026-07-22). W 2-1 vs Sandefjord (H, 2026-07-18). L 0-1 vs Sarpsborg 08 FF (A, 2026-07-12). D 1-1 vs Sonderjyske (A, 2026-07-03). W 2-1 vs Kristiansund BK (A, 2026-05-24).

Eliteserien League Table

Eliteserien League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Viking1311023313+2033
2Bodo/Glimt1410223411+2332
3Tromso159422615+1131
4Lillestrom148152214+825
5Molde136252117+420
6Brann146172822+619
7Sarpsborg 08 FF135351416-218
8Ham-Kam135352025-518
9Valerenga135261922-317
10Rosenborg134361518-315
11Sandefjord134361317-415
12Fredrikstad134271523-814
13KFUM Oslo133371321-812
14Aalesund132651828-1012
15Kristiansund BK143381223-1112
16Start152491634-1810

Head-to-Head Record

In 8 previous meetings, Start have won 1 times, Viking have won 5 times, and 2 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 4.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 63% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-05-16: Viking 6-3 Start (Eliteserien)
  • 2026-02-06: Viking 4-0 Start (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2025-03-23: Start 4-3 Viking (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2021-04-25: Viking 3-3 Start (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2020-11-28: Viking 4-1 Start (Eliteserien)

Season Statistics

Start: 0.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 2.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Viking: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

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About Start vs Viking Match

Competition

Eliteserien

Norway

Kick-off

Saturday, August 1, 2026

16:00 (local time)

Start face Viking in Eliteserien, kicking off on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 16:00. Start sit 16th in the table with 10 points, while Viking lead the standings with 33 points. Start's recent form reads WLLLL while Viking come into this game in WWLDW form.

Head-to-Head Record (8 matches)

Start
1
2
5
Viking
1 Win2 Draws5 Wins

4.5

Avg Goals Per Match

12 - 24

Total Goals H2H

63%

Both Teams Scored

63%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Viking6 - 3Start
Viking4 - 0Start
Start4 - 3Viking

Based on the last 8 meetings between Start and Viking, Viking have been dominant with 5 wins compared to Start's 1. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 4.5 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 63% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

0.8Goals Scored (Avg)1.4
2.4Goals Conceded (Avg)1
0
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
80%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Start
WLLLL
W2-1vsKristiansund BK2026-07-25A
L0-3vsRosenborg2026-07-18H
L1-2vsBrann2026-07-12A
L0-4vsBodo/Glimt2026-07-04A
L1-2vsFredrikstad2026-05-29A
Viking
WWLDW
W2-1vsLillestrom2026-07-22A
W2-1vsSandefjord2026-07-18H
L0-1vsSarpsborg 08 FF2026-07-12A
D1-1vsSonderjyske2026-07-03A
W2-1vsKristiansund BK2026-05-24A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Viking6 - 3Start
2026-05-16 โ€ข Eliteserien
Viking4 - 0Start
2026-02-06 โ€ข Friendlies Clubs
Start4 - 3Viking
2025-03-23 โ€ข Friendlies Clubs
Viking3 - 3Start
2021-04-25 โ€ข Friendlies Clubs
Viking4 - 1Start
2020-11-28 โ€ข Eliteserien
Start1 - 1Viking
2020-07-04 โ€ข Eliteserien

Next 5 fixtures

Key Markets

Home
7.75
Draw
4.80
Away
1.36
Over 1.5
1.14
Over 2.5
1.45
Over 3.5
2.10
Over 4.5
3.45
Over 5.5
6.25
Under 1.5
5.50

Eliteserien Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Viking131102+2033
2Bodo/Glimt141022+2332
3Tromso15942+1131
4Lillestrom14815+825
5Molde13625+420
6Brann14617+619
7Sarpsborg 08 FF13535-218
8Ham-Kam13535-518
9Valerenga13526-317
10Rosenborg13436-315
11Sandefjord13436-415
12Fredrikstad13427-814
13KFUM Oslo13337-812
14Aalesund13265-1012
15Kristiansund BK14338-1112
16Start15249-1810

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