Fredrikstad vs Start Prediction 29 May 2026
🔊 Fredrikstad and Start both come into this fixture on the back of disappointing runs, but they have consistently found the net-and conceded-in recent outings. The hosts currently sit 12th, while the visitors are rooted to the bottom of the table. A key storyline here is both sides’ attacking output throughout the season: Fredrikstad are known for their open, attacking style, while Start possess the league’s weakest defence. With their precarious league position, Start are forced to take risks, which only increases the likelihood of goals at both ends.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 03 September 2023 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here’s a look at the key stats from that match (Start played at home):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Fredrikstad and Start:
- They have faced each other 22 times;
- The hosts have claimed 11 wins, the visitors 6, with 5 draws;
- Goals scored: 40 for Fredrikstad, 26 for Start;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.36, in the second half: 1.64;
- Average total goals per match: 3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Fredrikstad Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in the Eliteserien, with Sandefjord hosting Fredrikstad. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the key match stats (Fredrikstad vs Sandefjord):
- Possession: 58% vs 42%;
- Corners: 5 vs 6;
- Fouls: 12 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Fredrikstad currently sit 12th in the table, having endured a rough patch with three defeats, one win, and a draw in their last five outings. Despite recent setbacks, the hosts have shown decent efficiency up front, averaging 1.3 goals per game this season and maintaining that rate in recent fixtures. However, defensive frailties persist-Fredrikstad concede nearly two goals per match (1.9 on average), a vulnerability that has been evident in their recent performances. Over their last ten league games, the club have managed just three wins, alongside two draws and five losses. Still, Fredrikstad are regularly involved in high-scoring encounters, with both teams finding the net in most of their matches.
Match Results: Fredrikstad

Start Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, facing Start away from home. Vålerenga came away with a 2-0 victory.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that contest (Start vs Vålerenga):
- Possession: 31% vs 69%;
- Corners: 5 vs 7;
- Fouls: 6 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Start sit at the bottom of the table and have managed just one win in their last ten matches. Over their five most recent outings, they’ve picked up a single victory, suffered three defeats, and drawn once. Their main weakness lies at the back: Start concede an average of 2.36 goals per game this season, and that figure has crept up to 2.4 goals allowed per match over their last ten fixtures. Despite struggling for results, the visitors’ attack remains fairly productive - they average 1.2 goals scored across those ten games, consistently finding the net even against mid-table opposition.
Match Results: Start
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 22;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
Statistics: Fredrikstad vs Start
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- win percentage: 30% vs 9%;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Start won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games against Fredrikstad.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.82, the guests - 1.18;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Fredrikstad vs Start
- average total in the tournament: 3.2 vs 3.45;
- average total goals scored: 1.3 vs 1.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.7 vs 0.73;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.6 vs 0.36;
- Fredrikstad: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Start: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.2 (away - 1.2).
- Start have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games against Fredrikstad.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 22;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Fredrikstad vs Start
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Fredrikstad at home - 4 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Start away - 4 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Fredrikstad at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Start away - 4 (80%).
- Fredrikstad have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Fredrikstad have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Eliteserien).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (11/82, 13.4%), 2:0 (11/82, 13.4%);
- Fredrikstad at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 3:1 (1/4, 25%);
- Start away most often play: 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 3:1 , 5:0 , 6:3 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.82% (odds 7.5)
2:1 - 9.36% (odds 7.5)
2:0 - 7.57% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match is shaping up to be defined by both sides’ shaky defenses and a likely exchange of goals. Fredrikstad almost always find the net, but they’re just as vulnerable at the back-over their last ten games, they’ve conceded heavily, with nine out of those ten fixtures seeing both teams score. Start are hardly more solid defensively, averaging more than two goals conceded per match, but their attack consistently delivers even during rough patches. Taking into account current form and season stats, our pick is both teams to score.