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Start vs Sandefjord - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Norway
Eliteserien Sparebanken Sør Arena, Kristiansand 
AI Match Summary
Start host Sandefjord in the Eliteserien. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Start at 1.29 goals for, 2.04 against; Sandefjord at 1.64 for, 1.18 against. Head-to-head, Start have won 1 to Sandefjord's 2, with 2 draws. They last met on Sep 20, 2026, ending 3:0. The numbers (1.13 xG vs 2.19) point toward Sandefjord. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Sandefjord come out ahead of Start on wins alone.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Start taking it.
- Regular Eliteserien form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Start | Sandefjord |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 8 | 11 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 16 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.29 | 1.64 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.04 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Start's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Sandefjord's defensive record shows goals conceded in 68% of 28 matches.
H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.
Start went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Start
(Home)Sandefjord
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 56:20 | 53 |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 56:20 | 53 |
| 3 | Tromso | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 40:29 | 38 |
| 4 | Molde | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 44:32 | 36 |
| 5 | Rosenborg | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 40:31 | 34 |
| 6 | Lillestrom | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 28:29 | 32 |
| 7 | Brann | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 39:34 | 29 |
| 8 | Fredrikstad | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25:32 | 28 |
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24:29 | 25 |
| 10 | KFUM Oslo | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 25:35 | 25 |
| 11 | Sandefjord | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 22:28 | 24 |
| 12 | Valerenga | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 34:43 | 23 |
| 13 | Ham-Kam | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 29:44 | 23 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 33:46 | 21 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22:43 | 19 |
| 16 | Start | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 22:44 | 16 |
