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Viking vs Start

Norway Norway

Eliteserien Lyse Arena, Stavanger
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Match Events

3' Event
Toure O.
Assist: Cornelius J.
32' Event
Mvoue S.
Assist: Segberg E.
38'
Reitan E.

AI Match Summary

The Eliteserien game between Viking and Start finished 6-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Viking.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

90%
Viking
6%
Draws
4%
Start
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Viking

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Viking carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Viking's way, sitting at 90%.
  • 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

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.6%
Viking Clean Sheet 68%
Start Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Viking Start
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 22 8
Draws 4 7
Losses 3 14
Goals Scored 2.25 1.13
Goals Conceded 1 3
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 3.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 16, 2026 Eliteserien
Viking vs Start
6:3
Feb 6, 2026 Club Friendly
Viking vs Start
4:0
Mar 23, 2025 Club Friendly
Start vs Viking
4:3
Apr 25, 2021 Club Friendly
Viking vs Start
3:3
Mar 20, 2021 Club Friendly
Start vs Viking
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Viking Compare

Top Goalscorer Christiansen P.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Stensness G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Start Compare

Top Goalscorer Toure O.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mvoue S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Viking 95 / 100
Start 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Viking Start

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick VIK Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Viking scored in 97% of their last 29 games.

Historical meetings average 5.20 goals per match.

Start has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Viking went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Viking VS Start
2.25 Goals Scored 1.13
1 Goals Conceded 3
88% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Viking

(Home)
26 Jul
Aalesund
1 : 1
Viking
22 Jul
Lillestrom
1 : 2
Viking
18 Jul
Viking
2 : 1
Sandefjord
12 Jul
Sarpsborg 08
1 : 0
Viking
03 Jul
Sonderjyske
1 : 1
Viking
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Start

(Away)
25 Jul
Kristiansund
1 : 2
Start
18 Jul
Start
0 : 3
Rosenborg
12 Jul
Brann
2 : 1
Start
04 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
4 : 0
Start
29 May
Fredrikstad
2 : 1
Start
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bodo/Glimt15112237:1135
2Viking14111234:1434
3Tromso1594226:1531
4Lillestrom1481522:1425
5Molde1472525:1923
6Sarpsborg 081463515:1621
7Valerenga1462622:2420
8Brann1561830:2519
9Rosenborg1453619:1818
10Ham-Kam1453620:2618
11Sandefjord1443713:2015
12Fredrikstad1442815:2714
13Aalesund1427519:2913
14KFUM Oslo1433815:2512
15Kristiansund1433812:2312
16Start1524916:3410
Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Eliteserien (Relegation)
Relegation - OBOS-ligaen 2027 (Main)