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This Start vs Viking prediction centers on one of the widest gaps in the Eliteserien table this season. Bottom-placed Start sit rock-bottom on 7 points with just two wins from 15 games, while league-leaders Viking arrive on the back of a remarkable 11 wins from 13 outings.
Start's home form has offered occasional resistance, with one win and three draws in six matches at their own ground, but the defense has leaked goals at an alarming rate all season. Viking, by contrast, are unbeaten away in five of their last seven trips and have scored freely everywhere they go, averaging over 2.5 goals per game.
Start's home XI is missing several regulars through injury, including Meyer, Torkildsen, and Tonnesen, further weakening an already porous backline. Viking's front line, even without a couple of fringe pieces, has more than enough quality to punish a side conceding over two goals per game on average.
Expect Viking to dominate possession and chances throughout, with Start's recent home draws unlikely to be repeated against a side of this quality. The most likely outcome is a comfortable away win, with goals at both ends possible given Start's leaky defense, though Viking's control should ultimately prove decisive.
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2026 Season
Last 8 head-to-head matchups
The teams met twice already this Eliteserien campaign, with Viking winning both meetings comfortably, including a 6-3 away victory back...
The teams met twice already this Eliteserien campaign, with Viking winning both meetings comfortably, including a 6-3 away victory back in May that showcased Viking's attacking edge even against a leaky Start defense. A February friendly also ended in a heavy 4-0 win for Viking. Recent history strongly favors the league leaders, with no signs of a Start upset in any of the last two years' encounters.
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13 of 15 in Eliteserien
Form Rating
2.3/10
Start have won just two of fifteen league games this season and sit anchored to...
Start have won just two of fifteen league games this season and sit anchored to the bottom of the table with a goal difference of minus 19. Their recent form shows fleeting promise, including a narrow win over Kristiansund, but heavy defeats to Rosenborg and Bodo/Glimt highlight defensive fragility, with 2.27 goals conceded per game. Multiple injuries including Meyer, Torkildsen, Tonnesen, Nordal, and Lien compound their problems ahead of this fixture. Home form has been their only source of comfort, with three draws and a win in six matches at their own venue, but facing a rampant Viking side represents arguably their toughest remaining test.
12 of 15 in Eliteserien
Form Rating
8.3/10
Viking lead the Eliteserien table with 33 points from 13 games, winning eleven and losing...
Viking lead the Eliteserien table with 33 points from 13 games, winning eleven and losing just twice all season. Their away record is outstanding, winning five of seven road trips while conceding just six goals across those games. Recent form includes wins over Lillestrom and Sandefjord, with only a narrow loss to Sarpsborg interrupting a long unbeaten run. Despite several injury absences, the squad depth has kept performances consistent, and their attack averages over 2.5 goals per game, the best mark in the division.
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Start vs Viking - Match Analysis
Viking sit atop the Eliteserien table with an outstanding away record, winning five of seven road trips this season while conceding just six goals in those matches. Start, meanwhile, are rock-bottom with a leaky defense conceding 2.27 goals per game and numerous injury absences. The 2.04 points-per-game gap between the sides is one of the widest in the league, making Viking clear favorites in this prediction.
Beyond the straightforward Viking win, bettors should look at Viking -1.5 Asian Handicap given their attacking dominance on the road, or Over 2.5 Goals considering the combined goals per game sits at 3.61 this season. Draw No Bet: Viking is also a sensible option for those wanting extra insurance against an unlikely Start comeback, given how rarely these two sides have drawn recently.
It's unlikely but not impossible. Start have picked up three draws and a win in six home matches this season, showing some fight on their own turf. However, missing several key defenders to injury and facing a Viking side that has won eleven of thirteen games, an upset would require a dramatic defensive performance that Start simply haven't shown all season.
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