Viking vs Start Prediction 16 May 2026
🔊 Viking head into this fixture riding an impressive seven-game winning streak, firmly established near the top of the table. Start, on the other hand, continue to struggle, still searching for their first victory of the season and hovering near the bottom of the standings. Against this backdrop, the key battle will be the hosts’ potent attack going up against the visitors’ shaky defense.
Head-to-Head
📊 Head-to-head stats for official meetings between Viking and Start:
- They have faced each other 4 times;
- The home side have claimed 3 wins, while the visitors have yet to register a victory; there has been 1 draw;
- Total goals scored: 11 for the hosts, 3 for the away side;
- Average first-half total: 0.75 goals, second-half average: 2.75 goals;
- Average total goals per match: 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Viking - Start
Viking Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Eliteserien, with KFUM Oslo hosting Viking. The visitors came away with a 2-0 victory.
Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Viking vs KFUM Oslo):
- Possession: 65% vs 35%;
- Corners: 6 vs 4;
- Fouls: 2 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 0.
Viking are on a remarkable run, having won five straight matches and picking up eight victories in their last ten, with just two defeats in that span. It's not just the winning streak that stands out, but also the quality of their performances-at home, they average an impressive 2.63 goals per game, consistently delivering high-scoring displays. The team look sharp in attack and rarely show any drop-off going forward, while remaining solid at the back, conceding just 0.75 goals per match on average. Sitting second in the table, Viking have plenty of motivation, and their consistent lineup allows them to assert their dominance over less organized opponents.
Match Results: Viking
Start Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, when they traveled to face Start. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that Start vs Tromsø fixture:
- Possession: 54% vs 46%;
- Corners: 3 vs 2;
- Fouls committed: 13 vs 14;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Start are enduring a tough season, still searching for their first win. Over their last five matches, they've managed just two draws alongside three defeats. Their attacking form has dipped significantly, averaging only 0.75 goals per game across the campaign and 1.1 over the past ten fixtures. The team currently sit second from bottom, highlighting both a lack of confidence in the league and mounting pressure to deliver results. Defensively, Start continue to struggle, often conceding even against sides from the lower half of the table.
Match Results: Start
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.75;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.75, while the visitors net 0.
First-Half Stats: Viking (home) vs Start (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- wins: 4 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (40%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 3 (60%);
- Average goals scored: 3 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 9 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.8).
- Viking have won the 1st half in last 8 games.
- Viking have won the 1st half in last 7 games (Eliteserien).
- Viking have won the 1st half in last 6 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Viking vs Start
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 7 vs 0;
- win percentage: 88% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 8 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 4.
- Viking have won in 14 of last 15 games (Eliteserien).
- Viking have won in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Viking have won in last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.75, the guests - 0.75;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Viking vs Start
- average total in the tournament: 3.38 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 2.63 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.75 vs 0.25;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 0.5;
- Viking: average total at home in the tournament - 3.75;
- Start: average total away in the tournament - 0.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.5 (home - 3.2) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Viking have scored over 2.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games.
Prediction on corners
Viking: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.25; at home field - 4.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 4.8.
Start: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.75, away - 2.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 3.17.
- Under 10.5 corners in 12 of last 13 Start away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Viking vs Start
- number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Viking at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Start away - 3 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Viking at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Start away - 3 (50%).
- Start have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Eliteserien).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (9/63, 14.3%);
- Viking at home most often finish matches: 3:0 , 3:2 , 4:1 , 5:0 (1/4, 25%);
- Start away most often play: 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 3:1 , 5:0 (1/5, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:0 - 11.04% (odds 7.5)
3:0 - 10.17% (odds 8)
2:1 - 8.83% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match scenario centers on Viking's attacking edge and Start's ongoing defensive woes. Statistically, the hosts consistently deliver in front of their home crowd, averaging over 2.5 goals per game-a trend that highlights their reliable firepower. Start, meanwhile, continue to struggle both defensively and in terms of points, conceding heavily throughout the season and still searching for their first win. Viking's high-scoring offense is likely to shape this contest once again, as they look well-placed to surpass the 2.5-goal mark against an unstable opponent. The pick: Viking individual total over 2.5 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Viking - Start
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