Start vs Fredrikstad | Prediction | Eliteserien | 08/08
Norway - Eliteserien
Start and Fredrikstad face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Eliteserien 2026 match. The game will take place at Start's home ground, the Sparebanken Sør Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Start and FFK, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Start vs Fredrikstad
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.60
Confidence
77%
Last updated: 04-08-2026
The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.
Our prediction is: Start to win
Our big betting tip for this match is a Start home win. Start may not be in the best of form, but we believe they have the quality to pull off a big win against Fredrikstad.
Moreover, home support has consistently given Start a big boost, and the crowd should be cheering and full of energy throughout this massive match.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Start and Fredrikstad. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.
Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.
Start preview
Start heads into the match with the following record in the Eliteserien: in 16 matches, Start secured 2 victories, 4 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 0.63 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Start's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Start has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 16 were scored in the Eliteserien, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jesper Cornelius, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tom Strannegard has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Start has conceded 37 goals in the Eliteserien (an average of 2.31 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.31 per match in the 2026 campaign.
- 18/10/2026MoldeStartL6118/10/2026EliteserienMolde
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Start6 - 1L - 11/10/2026StartHamKamL2411/10/2026EliteserienStart
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HamKam2 - 4L - 20/09/2026SandefjordStartL3020/09/2026EliteserienSandefjord
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Start3 - 0L - 13/09/2026StartBrannW2013/09/2026EliteserienStart
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Brann2 - 0W - 04/09/2026AalesundStartL2004/09/2026EliteserienAalesund
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Start2 - 0L
Fredrikstad preview
Fredrikstad comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Eliteserien. They have secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses.
FFK's attack has been highly effective, scoring 17 goals during this period. Of that total, 16 were netted in the Eliteserien, with an average of 1.07 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.89.
Aristokratene's offensive system is led by Fredrik Holmé, the team's top scorer this season. The norwegian defender has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Daniel Eid. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.74 per match.
- 17/10/2026VikingFredrikstadL3217/10/2026EliteserienViking
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Fredrikstad3 - 2L - 11/10/2026FredrikstadTromsoD1111/10/2026EliteserienFredrikstad
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Tromso1 - 1D - 20/09/2026ValerengaFredrikstadD1120/09/2026EliteserienValerenga
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Fredrikstad1 - 1D - 13/09/2026FredrikstadSarpsborg 08D1113/09/2026EliteserienFredrikstad
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Sarpsborg 081 - 1D - 04/09/2026FredrikstadBodo/GlimtL1204/09/2026EliteserienFredrikstad
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Bodo/Glimt1 - 2L
Head to head: Start vs Fredrikstad
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Start
Home
Fredrikstad
Away
Points & Results
- PPG0.631.13
- 13%Wins33%
- 44%First to Score27%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game11.07
- Conceded/game2.311.80
- xG1.421.30
- xGA1.671.70
Trends
- 69%Both Score60%
- 6%Clean Sheet7%
- 25%Failed to Score33%
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Likely Scores
| # | Score | Probability | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 1 | 13.77% | |
| 2 | 1 - 0 | 9.47% | |
| 3 | 0 - 0 | 8.87% | |
| 4 | 2 - 1 | 8.80% | |
| 5 | 0 - 1 | 7.64% | |
| 6 | 2 - 0 | 7.54% | |
| 7 | 1 - 2 | 7.31% | |
| 8 | 0 - 2 | 5.19% | |
| 9 | 2 - 2 | 5.14% | |
| 10 | 3 - 1 | 4.13% | |
| 11 | 3 - 0 | 3.54% | |
| 12 | 1 - 3 | 2.84% |