Eliteserien· Regular Season - 9· Lyse Arena
Viking
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Viking vs Start Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Viking vs Start tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
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| AH1 +1.5Viking +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 95% | 1.06 | - |
| 1XViking or Draw | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 66% | 1.51 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Start +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 56% | 1.79 | - |
| X2Start or Draw | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| 1Viking to win | 47% | 2.14 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 44% | 2.26 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Viking -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.44 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 34% | 2.94 | - |
| 2Start to win | 12% | 8.06 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Start -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 5% | 18.22 | - |
Viking vs Start preview & analysis
Match preview
Viking host Start in the Eliteserien (Regular Season - 9) at Lyse Arena on Saturday, 16 May 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Viking have won 3, Start have won 1 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 4.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Viking favourites: Viking 47%, draw 41%, Start 12%. We expect around 3.4 goals (2.3 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 66% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
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 |
Viking vs Start: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Viking vs Start?
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Viking are favourites. Our model gives Viking a 47% chance of winning, Start 12%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Viking vs Start?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Viking vs Start kick off?
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Viking vs Start kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Lyse Arena, Stavanger.
