Viking vs Start โ€” Eliteserien Match Preview

Viking face Start in Eliteserien at Lyse Arena, kicking off on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC.

Viking sit 2nd in the Eliteserien table with 21 points from 8 games (7W 0D 1L), while Start are 15th with 4 points (0W 4D 4L).

Recent Form

Viking recent form: WWWWW. W 2-0 vs KFUM Oslo (A, 2026-05-10). W 3-0 vs Rosenborg (H, 2026-05-01). W 2-1 vs Fredrikstad (A, 2026-04-25). W 3-2 vs Brann (H, 2026-04-18). W 5-0 vs Bodo/Glimt (H, 2026-04-11).

Start recent form: DLLDL. D 1-1 vs Tromso (H, 2026-05-03). L 0-5 vs Bodo/Glimt (A, 2026-04-30). L 1-2 vs Ham-Kam (A, 2026-04-26). D 1-1 vs Molde (H, 2026-04-19). L 1-3 vs Lillestrom (A, 2026-04-11).

Eliteserien League Table

Eliteserien League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Tromso10721178+923
2Viking8701216+1521
3Lillestrom8512136+716
4Bodo/Glimt7412147+713
5Molde84131410+413
6Ham-Kam74121212013
7Sandefjord841377013
8Brann83141912+710
9Sarpsborg 08 FF8224711-48
10Kristiansund BK7223711-48
11Valerenga8224712-58
12KFUM Oslo8224915-68
13Rosenborg8224511-68
14Fredrikstad82151017-77
15Start8044616-104
16Aalesund7034714-73

Head-to-Head Record

In 7 previous meetings, Viking have won 4 times, Start have won 1 times, and 2 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.9 goals per game. Both teams scored in 57% of H2H meetings.

  • 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)
  • 2020-07-04: Start 1-1 Viking (Eliteserien)

Season Statistics

Viking: 3 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

Start: 0.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 2.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

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About Viking vs Start Match

Competition

Eliteserien

Norway

Kick-off

Saturday, May 16, 2026

14:00 (local time)

Venue

Lyse Arena

Viking face Start in Eliteserien in Lyse Arena, kicking off on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 14:00. Viking sit 2nd in the table with 21 points, while Start are 15th with 4 points. Viking's recent form reads WWWWW while Start come into this game in DLLDL form.

Head-to-Head Record (7 matches)

Viking
4
2
1
Start
4 Wins2 Draws1 Win

3.9

Avg Goals Per Match

18 - 9

Total Goals H2H

57%

Both Teams Scored

57%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Viking4 - 0Start
Start4 - 3Viking
Viking3 - 3Start

Based on the last 7 meetings between Viking and Start, Viking have the upper hand with 4 wins compared to Start's 1. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.9 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

3Goals Scored (Avg)0.8
0.6Goals Conceded (Avg)2.4
3
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
80%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Viking
WWWWW
W2-0vsKFUM Oslo2026-05-10A
W3-0vsRosenborg2026-05-01H
W2-1vsFredrikstad2026-04-25A
W3-2vsBrann2026-04-18H
W5-0vsBodo/Glimt2026-04-11H
Start
DLLDL
D1-1vsTromso2026-05-03H
L0-5vsBodo/Glimt2026-04-30A
L1-2vsHam-Kam2026-04-26A
D1-1vsMolde2026-04-19H
L1-3vsLillestrom2026-04-11A

Head to Head

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

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
Viking2 - 0Start
2016-10-02 โ€ข Eliteserien
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Key Markets

Home
1.30
Draw
5.30
Away
8.00
Over 1.5
1.11
Over 2.5
1.41
Over 3.5
2.05
Over 4.5
3.35
Over 5.5
5.75
Under 1.5
5.30

Eliteserien Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Tromso10721+923
2Viking8701+1521
3Lillestrom8512+716
4Bodo/Glimt7412+713
5Molde8413+413
6Ham-Kam7412013
7Sandefjord8413013
8Brann8314+710
9Sarpsborg 08 FF8224-48
10Kristiansund BK7223-48
11Valerenga8224-58
12KFUM Oslo8224-68
13Rosenborg8224-68
14Fredrikstad8215-77
15Start8044-104
16Aalesund7034-73

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