Top-flight football in the Eliteserien doesn't get much more compelling than this. IK Start (16.) welcome Viking FK (2.) to Sør Arena on at in matchday 16 of the season. IK Start have scored goals this season at an average of per game and lost their last fixture 2 - 1 against Fredrikstad FK. Viking FK (2.) delivered a polished performance against Kristiansund BK (1 - 2), having won 9 of their last 10 games. Our model gives a 66% probability to Viking FK proving their class with an away win at 66%.
Top Betting Tips and Best Odds for the Eliteserien Fixture
Three-Way BetViking FK66%11/20·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals71%12/23·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
★ Expert TipExpert TipOver 3.5 Goals51%9/7·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18
Latest expert prediction with statistical analysis
Three-Way BetIK Start 16% · X 18% · Viking FK 66%Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 62% · No 38%Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 71% · Under 29%Total Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 51% · Under 49%Correct Score1-29%0-28%1-38%
Who will win the match?
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Full Odds Comparison for the Eliteserien Clash at Sør Arena
ProbabilityIK Start16%Draw18%Viking FK66%
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IK Start Form
Last 5 games
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The last outing for IK Start was against Fredrikstad FK – a match they lost 2 - 1. A defeat they will be eager to put right.
IK Start's form over the past 6 months paints a clear picture: 1 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats from 11 games. At home, they have won 1 of 5 games, scoring 6 goals and conceding 7 on their own turf.
IK Start's most recent 11 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 13 goals (1.18 per game) while conceding 26 (2.36 per game). In terms of home performances, IK Start have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their 5 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.
Viking FK Form
Last 5 games
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On the previous matchday, Viking FK went up against Kristiansund BK and came away with all three points at 1 - 2. The result means they carry real momentum into this upcoming away fixture.
The last 6 months have seen Viking FK play 10 competitive matches, winning 9 and losing 1. Of their 5 away games during this stretch, they have won 4 and lost 1. They have scored 29 goals home and away combined, conceding 10.
Over their last 10 matches, Viking FK have found the net 29 times — that's 2.9 goals per game on average. They have conceded 10 goals in the same span, with their away form showing 4 wins and 1 defeats from 5 away fixtures.
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Eliteserien
Eliteserien Table
| # | Team | Played | Diff. | Pnts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FK Bodø/Glimt | 15 | 26 | 35 |
| 2 | Viking FK Away | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| 3 |  Tromsø IL | 15 | 11 | 31 |
| · · · 11 places · · · | ||||
| 15 |  Kristiansund BK | 14 | -11 | 12 |
| 16 | IK Start Home | 15 | -18 | 10 |
Last Meetings
05/16/2026
Viking FK
IK Start
IK Start
6-3
03/23/2025
IK Start
Viking FK
Viking FK
3-4
Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)
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