Start vs Viking
📖 The Preview
Start are rock bottom and in freefall, winning just once in their last seven, and they're missing a string of players through injury and illness. Viking, sitting second and hunting the title, have won six of their last seven and look every bit a side with something massive to play for. The head-to-head tells the same story too, with Start rarely getting anything here. Expect Viking to take control early and run out comfortable 4-1 winners, with Start nicking one but never really threatening a comeback.
💰 Finding the Value
Our model probability vs the consensus across 13 bookmakers. Positive edge means we think this outcome is more likely than the market implies.
| Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Win Value | 9/2 5.45 | 17% | 27% | +10% |
| Draw | 7/2 4.55 | 21% | 13% | -8% |
| Viking Win | 1/2 1.50 | 62% | 60% | -2% |
⚡ Stakes & Context
- 🆘 Start in relegation danger (P16/16)
- 🏆 Viking in title race (P2)
🔍 Key Stats
Form: Viking 70% win rate, avg 1.98 scored/1.07 conceded; Start 20% win rate, avg 1.18 scored/2.48 conceded
H2H: Viking dominant — 5 wins in last 8, two recent blowouts (6-3, 4-0 in 2026), avg 4.5 goals/game
Stakes: Start in relegation danger (bottom) fighting for survival; Viking in title race (P2) pushing for points — both sides highly motivated to win
Betting: both teams to score, over 2.5 goals — in line with the projected 1-4.
⚔️ Head to Head
Viking have dominated this fixture, winning 5 of the last 8 meetings including 6-3 and 4-0 in 2026. Matches are consistently high-scoring with an average of 4.5 goals per game, and Start have managed to score in recent head-to-heads even in heavy defeats.
🎲 Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: Yes
The projected 1-4 scoreline has both teams finding the net.
Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
The projected 1-4 scoreline totals 5 goals, clearing the 2.5 line.