Eliteserien· Regular Season - 12
Start
Sandefjord25 Oct
Start vs Sandefjord Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.70
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.8
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More Start vs Sandefjord tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Sandefjord +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Sandefjord or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Start +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XStart or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2Sandefjord to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sandefjord -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1Start to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Start -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
Start vs Sandefjord preview & analysis
Match preview
Start host Sandefjord in the Eliteserien (Regular Season - 12) on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Start arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Ham-Kam 2-4 at home. They're 16th in the table with 16 points from 22 games. Sandefjord arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Most recently they drew with Rosenborg 1-1 away. They're 12th in the table with 24 points from 22 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Start have won 1, Sandefjord have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sandefjord narrow favourites: Start 23%, draw 38%, Sandefjord 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 59% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Start 1-2 Sandefjord.
Recent form
Start- 11 OctHHam-Kam2-4
- 6 OctARaufoss5-1
- 2 OctHBrann2-1
- 20 SeptASandefjord0-3
- 16 SeptAVindbjart3-2
Sandefjord- 10 OctARosenborg1-1
- 30 SeptAFlint1-0
- 20 SeptHStart3-0
- 14 SeptABodo/Glimt2-3
- 4 SeptHViking1-1
Head to head
Eliteserien table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Viking | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | +36 | 53 |
| 2 |  Bodo/Glimt | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | +36 | 53 |
| 3 |  Tromso | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +11 | 39 |
| 4 |  Molde | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | +12 | 37 |
| 5 |  Rosenborg | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | +9 | 34 |
| 6 |  Lillestrom | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | -1 | 33 |
| 7 |  Brann | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | +5 | 29 |
| 8 |  Fredrikstad | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 29 |
| 9 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | -3 | 28 |
| 10 |  KFUM Oslo | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 28 |
| 11 |  Ham-Kam | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | -13 | 26 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 24 |
| 13 |  Valerenga | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -10 | 23 |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | -15 | 21 |
| 15 |  Kristiansund BK | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -21 | 19 |
| 16 | Start | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -24 | 16 |
Start vs Sandefjord: FAQ
What is the Start vs Sandefjord prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Start 1-2 Sandefjord.
Who is the favourite to win Start vs Sandefjord?
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Sandefjord are favourites. Our model gives Start a 23% chance of winning, Sandefjord 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Start vs Sandefjord?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Start vs Sandefjord kick off?
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Start vs Sandefjord kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
