Start vs Viking Prediction (01.08.2026)

Viking has made some mistakes recently that allowed Bodø/Glimt to take the top of the standings, although they have played one more match. Now the "reds" have a visit to IK Start.

The hosts stopped the losing streak

Start managed to secure a sweet victory a week ago as guests against Kristiansund, but they remain in last place with only 10 points, strongly threatened by relegation. It seems to me that in this home match things will return to normal and Viking will redeem themselves for the draw against Ålesund a week ago. The champion is in a series of three consecutive away matches, which is never easy to handle, but still the difference in class here pushes me towards a double.

Bet on both teams to score and a Viking win

I think the guests will get their share, even if they concede a goal.

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Start overcame Kristiansund, who remained with one player less, with a late goal after a 2:1 away win last week. Nevertheless, they remain last in the standings. They have only one more victory so far, which came at home against Valerenga. They also have only one clean sheet so far, which is not surprising given their position in the standings.

Viking is just one point from the top before this round. However, the champions stumbled in their last match with a 1:1 draw away at Aalesund. They have achieved 11 victories out of 14 matches so far, with the three exceptions coming away from home. Another interesting fact is that there hasn't been a single away match with more than 3.5 goals in it yet.

The difference in performance, standings, and goals of the two teams remains quite large, and Viking should secure the three points here.

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