Start vs Viking Prediction 1 August 2026
🔊 Start sit bottom of the table, two points from safety, with relegation a real threat. They've lost three of their last five competitive matches, but the motivation is there - every point matters now. Viking are second and pushing for the title, though the pressure on them is different: they've been solid at the top and don't drop points often. Two clubs, very different situations, very different form.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 6:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Viking):
- ball possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Start and Viking:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 4, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 6 against 17;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 3.2;
- average total goals in the match - 4.6.
Head-to-head statistics Start - Viking
Start Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eliteserien tournament (home team - Kristiansund, away team - Start). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Start vs Kristiansund):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Start are having a tough season and sit bottom of the table, but even in this situation they've shown they can score at home. In 13 of their last 14 home matches, they've found the net at least once - and that holds regardless of the opposition. Averaging 1.2 goals per game over their last ten, Start back that up with a consistent attacking intent on their own patch. Three defeats in five and a goals-against average of 2.6 per match tell a different story defensively, but the motivation is still there: two points off safety, and they'll keep looking for chances even against the league's top sides.
Match Results: Start
Viking Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eliteserien tournament (home team - Aalesunds, away - Viking). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Viking vs Aalesunds):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
Viking are among the stronger sides in the league, sitting comfortably in the top group and still pushing for first place. Fourteen matches played, 34 points collected - the consistency has been there all season. In their last five games, they've won three, drawn one and lost one, regularly picking up maximum points even against teams in the bottom half. Over the last ten matches, they're averaging 2.3 goals scored per game and just 1.1 conceded. The season-wide numbers tell the same story - reliable going forward, solid enough at the back. Away from home, though, Viking have stayed under 2.5 goals in ten straight matches, which points to a more controlled approach on the road.
Match Results: Viking
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.4;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.6, while the visitors net 0.8.
First-Half Stats: Start (home) vs Viking (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 8;
- wins: 2 (33.33%) vs 6 (75%);
- losses: 4 (66.67%) vs 2 (25%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0.83 vs 0.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 8;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.6 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.5).
- Viking have won the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.2, the guests - 3.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Start vs Viking
- average total in the tournament: 3.33 vs 3.43;
- average total goals scored: 1.07 vs 2.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 1.36;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.4 vs 1.07;
- Start: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Viking: average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 2.3 (away - 1.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Start home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Start games (Eliteserien).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 11 Viking away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 10 Viking away games (Eliteserien).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Viking games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on corners
Start: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.53; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home field - 3.5.
Viking: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.86, away - 7.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; away - 6.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Start vs Viking
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Start at home - 4 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Viking away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Start at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Viking away - 4 (67%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (13/114, 11.4%);
- Start at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/6, 50%);
- Viking away most often play: 1:2 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:2 - 10.49% (odds 7.5)
0:1 - 9.99% (odds 9.5)
0:2 - 9.84% (odds 9)
⭐ Editor's Pick
This match comes down to a contrast between Viking's attacking potential and Start's stubbornness at home. The visitors have clearly had the better results, but the hosts almost always score on their own ground - that trend holds even with a low table position and poor form. The need to keep their survival hopes alive pushes Start forward, and the numbers back it up: they've scored in 13 of their last 14 home matches. Viking are solid defensively, but they don't dominate every aspect of the game. The pick here is Start total goals over 0.5.
Betting Tips: Start - Viking
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