Start vs Viking | Prediction | Eliteserien | 01/08

Norway - Eliteserien

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01 Aug 2026 12:00

The kick off for the match between Start and Viking will take place at 17:00 (UK time) - Saturday, 08/01 - at the Sparebanken Sør Arena. This clash of the 2026 Eliteserien looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Start vs De mørkeblå. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Start vs Viking

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.53

1.53

Confidence

83%

Last updated: 28-07-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Start and Viking, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Our prediction is: Draw

Who wins this match between Start and Viking? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.

After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.

Start Preview

Start has played 15 matches in the Eliteserien so far, with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. This results in an average of 0.67 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. Start's attack has scored 16 goals, 16 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.07 goals per league match and 1.07 goals per match across the entire season.

Jesper Cornelius is the team’s top scorer with 4 goals, while Tom Strannegard leads the team in assists with 4. Defensively, Start has conceded 34 goals in the league (an average of 2.27) and 34 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 2.27 over 15 matches).

Start's Latest Results

Viking preview

In 14 Eliteserien matches, Viking has recorded 11 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.43 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 13 wins in 18 matches. The team has scored 48 goals, 34 of them in the Eliteserien (an average of 2.43 goals per match), with Peter Christiansen being the team's top scorer with 7 goals and Zlatko Tripić providing 13 assists.

Defensively, De mørkeblå has conceded 14 goals in the league and 21 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.17 goals conceded per match.

Viking's Latest Results