Sandefjord vs Start Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2026

Sandefjord vs Start Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Sandefjord To Win @ -102

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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

Third-from-bottom Sandefjord meet basement boys 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.

Bottom-of-the-table 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	26	7	7	12	31	39	-8	31:39	28
16	Start	26	5	4	17	27	59	-32	27:59	19

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Sandefjord confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Elias Hadaya (GK), Fredrik Carson Pedersen, Rasmus Holten, Xander Lambrix, Gustav Hoejbjerg, Ervin Gigovic, Tobias Borchgrevink Boerkeeiet, Sander Risan, Evangelos Patoulidis, Oscar Forsmo Kapskarmo, Bendik Berntsen.

Start confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Magnus Smelhus Sjoeeng (GK), Sander Aske Granheim, John Olav Norheim, Altin Ujkani, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Steve Mvoue, Erlend Segberg, Mikael Ugland, Ousmane Toure, Haakon Lorentzen, Nicolas 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):

• Start have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Start have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

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

Sandefjord 1 - 0 Start

You can secure odds of +650 that Sandefjord are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Corners Prediction

Start Over 4.5 Corners -115

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sandefjord

Total

10.90 5.10 5.80

Home

11.60 6.00 5.60

Away

12.50 5.10 7.40

Start

Total

10.20 5.30 4.90

Home

10.20 5.40 4.80

Away

9.20 3.20 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Sandefjord Corners

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-149

Start Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+500

2

+105

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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 +107 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 48% chance of winning. Start are the +225 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you think Sandefjord can overcome Start, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -133 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

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.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+255

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+133

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-417

X2

-149

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-133

2 Hcp +0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+130

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 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.

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