Start vs Sandefjord Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2026

Start vs Sandefjord Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Sandefjord Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -119

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When Sandefjord clash against Start, we will take the former at -119 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Read on for our full Start vs Sandefjord betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Start vs Sandefjord Preview

Start clash with Sandefjord at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 25 October.

Start have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 6-1 scoreline occurred away at Aker Stadion against Molde. They ended up with just 32% possession and had three shots on target, with John Olav Norheim bagging the goal.

Sandefjord were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Lillestrom by a 2-0 scoreline at Jotun Arena. The Whalers enjoyed 58% possession and managed seven shots on goal.

H2H: Sandefjord Overcame Start in Last Head-to-Head

Sandefjord have won the last two clashes against Start. As the home team at Jotun Arena, the most recent scoreline was 3-0 which followed a 1-0 away win at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand. Sandefjord have landed two victories in the previous 3 H2H matches and there’s also been a draw.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Sandefjord	23	6	6	11	22	30	-8	22:30	24
16	Start	23	4	4	15	25	54	-29	25:54	16

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Start have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 17.8 attempts. They have averaged 46.7% possession, 415.1 passes and 5.9 corners per match, conceding 2.4 goals and 5.0 corners from 6.0 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts.

John Olav Norheim and Erlend Segberg lead the way with 2 goals, while Ousmane Toure has scored 1. The top assist makers are Haakon Lorentzen, Erlend Segberg and Eirik Schulze, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Sandefjord have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 0.9 goals. Andreas Tegstroem's men average 48.5% possession, 466.4 passes, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 15.7 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.

Vetle Walle Egeli has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Oscar Forsmo Kapskarmo has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Start predicted lineup (5-3-2): Magnus Sjoeng (GK), Ousmane Diallo Toure, Erlend Dahl Reitan, John Olav Norheim, Sander Granheim, Deni Dashaev, Steve Mvoué, Nikola Jojic, Mikael Ugland, Jesper Cornelius, Hakon Lorentzen.

Sandefjord predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alf Lukas Grönneberg (GK), Martin Hellan, Rasmus Holten, Xander Lambrix, Gustav Højbjerg, Ervin Gigovic, Edvard Pettersen, Sander Risan Mørk, Evangelos Patoulidis, Sebastian Mathisen, Jakob Dunsby.

Main Match Prediction

Sandefjord have a good chance of winning this Eliteserien clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -119 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sandefjord in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sandefjord in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Start in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Start in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Start in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Start in 3 consecutive games against Sandefjord.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Eliteserien recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Start 0 - 1 Sandefjord

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Sandefjord to win 1-0. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -141

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in three straight Sandefjord matches, with the previous ten Start home games averaging 9.80 corners. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -141.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Start

Total

10.90 5.90 5.00

Home

9.80 4.80 5.00

Away

9.70 3.80 5.90

Sandefjord

Total

9.60 4.20 5.40

Home

9.90 5.30 4.60

Away

11.90 4.50 7.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-141

Start Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-123

Sandefjord Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-192

X

+500

2

+135

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Start vs Sandefjord Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Start are the shortest price to win this Eliteserien clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 46% probability due to their +116 betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Sandefjord, you can get +200 for the underdog.

Start and Sandefjord can be backed at -172 and +117 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -208 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+116

X

+265

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+135

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-435

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+117

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-120

2 Hcp +0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-208

No

+143

Stats: Last 10 Eliteserien matches only.
Start have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Sandefjord have collected six defeats, three wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

In the last meeting at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand, Sandefjord defeated Start by a 1-0 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Start Home Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.30	1.80	5	5	5	5
Sandefjord Away Stats		3-1-6	2.90	1.20	1.70	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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