Norway · Eliteserien · Matchweek 1716:00
StartLLWLW

0 – 1

Saturday, 8 August 2026

FredrikstadDDDLW

Sparebanken Sør Arena · Referee Marius Lien, Norway · Analysis updated 16:52 UTC

Start vs Fredrikstad Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.26 expected goals for Start and 1.51 for Fredrikstad, a combined total of 2.77. That distribution gives Fredrikstad the largest share of the 1X2 market at 43%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 52% for over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 43% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

68.1% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.26 – 1.51

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Start home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Fredrikstad away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Fredrikstad to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 43%, against 32% / 25% / 43% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.26 goals for Start and 1.51 for Fredrikstad, a combined 2.77 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Start win32%
Draw25%
Fredrikstad win43%

Double chance 1X

57%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

68%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals76%
Over 2.5 goals52%
Over 3.5 goals30%
Both teams to score56%

Correct score

  • 1–111.9%
  • 0–19.4%
  • 1–29.0%
  • 1–07.9%
  • 2–17.5%

Recent form

Start

  • 2026-10-06T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Raufoss · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Brann · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Sandefjord · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Vindbjart · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Brann · 2-0 (W)

Fredrikstad

  • 2026-09-16T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Stjørdals-Blink · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T17:15:00.000Z · H vs Sarpsborg 08 FF · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Bodo/Glimt · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-30T17:15:00.000Z · A vs Lillestrom · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-22T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Eidsvold IF · 7-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Eliteserien table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Viking2217233653
2Bodo/Glimt2217233653
3Tromso2211651139
4Molde2211471237
5Rosenborg221048934
6Lillestrom221039-133
7Brann229211529
8Fredrikstad22859-729
9Sarpsborg 08 FF22778-328
10KFUM Oslo228410-928
11Ham-Kam227510-1326
12Sandefjord226610-624
13Valerenga226511-1023
14Aalesund22499-1521
15Kristiansund BK225413-2119
16Start224414-2416

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 68.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 56% and over 2.5 goals at 52%.

A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.