Start vs Viking Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026

Start vs Viking Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Start Asian Hcp +1 @ -112

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We’re going for Start on the Asian Handicap +1 at -112 and feel confident that the underdogs can win or draw when clashing with Viking. However, a one-goal defeat would see our stake refunded.

Check out the complete Start vs Viking betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

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Start square off against Viking at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 1 August.

Start triumphed in their last game which was away from home. Kristiansund were beaten 2-1 at Nordmore Stadion. Azar Karadas' side boasted 56% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Erlend Segberg and Tom Strannegaard scoring one goal apiece.

Viking had a 1-1 draw at Color Line Stadion in their previous game. This was away to Aalesund. The Dark Blues boasted 61% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Kristoffer Askildsen found the net.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 6-3 Viking Victory

Viking have claimed back-to-back wins over Start, with both home victories coming at Lyse Arena by scorelines of 6-3 and 4-1. We’ve seen Viking claim two wins in the past 3 H2H games, with one draw also taking place.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Viking	14	11	1	2	34	14	20	34:14	34
16	Start	15	2	4	9	16	34	-18	16:34	10

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Start have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. They have averaged 39.4% possession, 347.3 passes and 3.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Erlend Segberg, Tom Strannegaard, Haakon Lorentzen, Jesper Cornelius and Steve Mvoue are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Tom Strannegaard is the leading assists maker with 3.

Viking have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 2.3 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts. The Stavanger team have averaged 54.5% possession, 489.9 passes, 7.0 corners taken and 3.8 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Peter Christiansen has top scored with 6 goals, while Kristoffer Askildsen and Zlatko Tripic are next on 4 and 3. Look no further than Zlatko Tripic for the top assist maker (10) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Start predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Jacob Pryts Larsen (GK), Erlend Dahl Reitan, John Olav Norheim, Jens Berland Husebø, Ousmane Diallo, Erlend Segberg, Steve Mvoué, Tom Strannegård, Eirik Schulze, Jesper Cornelius, James Ampofo.

Viking predicted lineup (4-3-3): Lubomir Belko (GK), Sondre Bjorshol, Henrik Heggheim, Anders Bærtelsen, Vetle Auklend, Kristoffer Askildsen, Joe Bell, Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Zlatko Tripic, Peter Christiansen, Edvin Austbø.

Main Match Prediction

There’s a case for siding with Start +1 at odds of -112 for this Eliteserien match. This Asian Handicap bet looks really attractive based on the latest stats and we’re happy with the line and price for the home team.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Eliteserien form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +1 line has been covered by Start in 4 of their last 6 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Start in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Viking in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Viking in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Start 1 - 1 Viking

There are odds of +550 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Viking Over 5.5 Corners -128

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Viking in three consecutive matches. The Viking Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -128 that it’s covered.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Start

Total

8.70 3.10 5.60

Home

8.67 4.50 4.17

Away

8.78 2.89 5.89

Viking

Total

10.80 7.00 3.80

Home

10.60 5.80 4.80

Away

12.10 7.40 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Start Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+114

Viking Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-111

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+600

2

-200

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Start vs Viking 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.

Viking are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Eliteserien encounter. The -192 for them coming out on top suggests a 66% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Start have been priced up at +440.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Viking are -104, while Start are alternatively priced at +390 and the draw is +160.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -182.

The best football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Eliteserien games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

+440

X

+320

2

-192

Half-Time Result

1

+390

X

+160

2

-104

Double Chance

1X

+132

12

-556

X2

-909

Draw No Bet

1

+295

2

-526

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-112

2 Hcp -1

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+125

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Start have finished with three draws, two defeats and two win in the previous 6 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.67.

Viking have racked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

When the sides last met at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand, Start drew 1-1 with Viking.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Start Home Stats		1-3-2	2.67	1.00	1.67	2	4	4	2
Viking Away Stats		7-1-2	2.20	1.40	0.80	5	5	6	4

• 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

Start vs Viking Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Start vs Viking team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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