Sandefjord vs Start Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2026
Sandefjord vs Start Predictions
The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Sandefjord are currently priced at -102. We think they can overcome Start and this looks a value play.
Read our complete Sandefjord vs Start betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sandefjord vs Start Preview
Sandefjord meet Start at Jotun Arena, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 20 September.
Sandefjord suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Aspmyra Stadion against Bodo/Glimt. The Whalers had just 35% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Jakob Masloe Dunsby and Evangelos Patoulidis each scoring one goal.
Start claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-0 victory occurred against Brann at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand. Azar Karadas' team recorded just 37% possession and had six shots on goal, with Ousmane Toure and Jesper Cornelius both on target.
H2H: Sandefjord Overcame Start in Last Head-to-Head
Sandefjord overcame Start away when the sides last clashed. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand.
| Eliteserien | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Sandefjord |
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 27 | -9 | 18:27 | 20 |
| 16 |  Start |
20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 41 | -19 | 22:41 | 16 |
Sandefjord have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Andreas Tegstroem's men have averaged 48.0% possession, 446.2 passes and 5.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.6 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 16.4 attempts and 5.8 corners.
Top scorer Evangelos Patoulidis has found the net 2 times, with Jakob Masloe Dunsby, Tobias Borchgrevink Boerkeeiet, Oscar Forsmo Kapskarmo and Foster Apetorgbor getting 1 goals each. Foster Apetorgbor is the top assists maker on 2.
Start have 4 victories and 6 defeats, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 18.1 attempts and 1.2 goals. They average 43.9% possession, 384.8 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.9 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Jesper Cornelius has landed 3 goals, Haakon Lorentzen 2, with Ousmane Toure and two others scoring 1. Erlend Segberg, Eirik Schulze and Haakon Lorentzen have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sandefjord predicted lineup (4-3-3): Elias Hadaya (GK), Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Hakon Krogelien, Rasmus Holten, Vetle Walle Egeli, Sander Risan Mørk, Ervin Gigovic, Jakob Vester, Evangelos Patoulidis, Oscar Kapskarmo, Sebastian Mathisen.
Start predicted lineup (3-5-2): Storm Strand-Kolbjörnsen (GK), Johan Meyer, Sander Granheim, Altin Ujkani, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Steve Mvoué, Mikael Ugland, Erlend Segberg, Ousmane Diallo Toure, Hakon Lorentzen, Nikolas Koutsakos.
Main Match Prediction
Sandefjord can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Eliteserien match. The odds of -102 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Eliteserien stats that can also help to shape our picks.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Start in their past %first_number_straight_matches_text% matches, while Sandefjord have conceded more than 4.5 corners in 8 of the previous 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Start Team Corners line to get covered at -115.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Sandefjord vs Start 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.
For this Eliteserien clash, Sandefjord are the -102 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 51% chance of winning. Start are the +240 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
Sandefjord are -111 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -130 for Start +0.5 and get the draw on your side.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -192 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Eliteserien matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Stats: Last 10 Eliteserien matches only.
Sandefjord haven’t tasted victory at Jotun Arena in the previous six matches. The Whalers have managed five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Start have clocked up eight losses, one win and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.60.
When previously meeting at Jotun Arena, Sandefjord and Start played out a 2-2 draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Home Stats |
2-5-3 | 1.70 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | |
| Start Away Stats |
1-1-8 | 3.60 | 1.00 | 2.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
Sandefjord League Stats
Start League Stats
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sandefjord this season are Evangelos Patoulidis (4), Nikolaj Moeller (3), Sebastian Holm Mathisen (2)
- Top Assistors for Sandefjord this season are Foster Apetorgbor (2), Vetle Walle Egeli (2), Bendik Berntsen (1)
Sandefjord vs Start Lineups & Team News
Always review the Sandefjord vs Start team news before locking in your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups and the latest injury reports.
Sandefjord Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Start Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Sandefjord Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Start Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Sandefjord Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Sandefjord Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Andreas Tegstroem
Start Player Stats & Squad
Eliteserien Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/Glimt | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 52:17 | 50 |
| 2 | Viking | 20 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 51:20 | 47 |
| 3 | Molde | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 43:30 | 36 |
| 4 | Tromso | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 37:27 | 35 |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 28:26 | 32 |
| 6 | Rosenborg | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 36:29 | 30 |
| 7 | Fredrikstad | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 24:31 | 27 |
| 8 | Brann | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 37:31 | 26 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24:29 | 25 |
| 10 | KFUM | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25:35 | 25 |
| 11 | HamKam | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 27:41 | 23 |
| 12 | Valerenga | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 33:42 | 22 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18:27 | 20 |
| 14 | Kristiansund | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 20:37 | 19 |
| 15 | Aalesund | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 31:45 | 18 |
| 16 | Start | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 22:41 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 35:10 | 27 |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 31:6 | 27 |
| 3 | Rosenborg | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 27:13 | 23 |
| 4 | Molde | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 23:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Tromso | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18:7 | 21 |
| 6 | Fredrikstad | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13:11 | 17 |
| 7 | KFUM | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13:13 | 17 |
| 8 | HamKam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 9 | Brann | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18:15 | 15 |
| 10 | Lillestrom | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 11 | Sarpsborg 08 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 15 |
| 12 | Kristiansund | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 13 | Valerenga | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19:18 | 13 |
| 14 | Start | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:15 | 12 |
| 15 | Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 22:26 | 12 |
| 16 | Sandefjord | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7:10 | 11 |
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