Sport Picks
AI Match Summary
Start host Viking in the Eliteserien. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Viking have shipped 1 goals a game lately, while Start have conceded 3 and scored 1.13. Past meetings favor Viking slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 16, 2026, ending 6:3. xG projections (1.06 - 2.63) back Viking to edge this. 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
- Form's been kind to Viking lately — more wins on the board than Start.
- Win probability leans Viking's way, sitting at 80%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 23 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 14 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 2.25 |
| Goals Conceded | 3 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 3.00 | 1.00 |
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
H2H data points to 5.20 goals as a typical output.
Attacking prowess: Start scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.
Viking's defensive record shows goals conceded in 62% of 29 matches.
Solid form: Start remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
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(Home)Viking
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 33:13 | 33 |
| 2 | Bodo/Glimt | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:11 | 32 |
| 3 | Tromso | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26:15 | 31 |
| 4 | Lillestrom | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:14 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21:17 | 20 |
| 6 | Brann | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 28:22 | 19 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:16 | 18 |
| 8 | Ham-Kam | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20:25 | 18 |
| 9 | Valerenga | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19:22 | 17 |
| 10 | Rosenborg | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:18 | 15 |
| 11 | Sandefjord | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13:17 | 15 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:23 | 14 |
| 13 | KFUM Oslo | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13:21 | 12 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18:28 | 12 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11:21 | 12 |
| 16 | Start | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:33 | 7 |
