Start vs Fredrikstad predictions, Aug 08, 2026

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The upcoming Norwegian Eliteserien clash on August 8, 2026, sees IK Start hosting Fredrikstad FK at their home ground. Both teams enter this match with challenging recent forms: IK Start has won only 1 of their last 3 matches, while Fredrikstad FK has fared slightly worse, managing just 1 win in their last 5 outings.

IK Start will look to leverage their home advantage, where they typically exhibit a more aggressive game style, emphasizing ball possession and high pressing to unsettle their opponents. They will aim to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Fredrikstad. On the other hand, Fredrikstad has struggled to find rhythm recently but remains capable of swift counterattacks, making them a dangerous side if they can exploit fast breaks.

Current bookmaker odds suggest a close contest with IK Start at 2.24 for a home victory and Fredrikstad FK at 3.1 to claim an away win. With a predicted scoreline of 1-1, this match promises to be competitive, with both sides eager for points as they look to improve their standings in the league. As such, a result remains uncertain, making this fixture a keenly anticipated encounter.

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Start 41.8%

Draw 27.7%

Fredrikstad 30.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.32	3.43	3.11
	2.12	3.45	3.20
	2.31	3.42	3.12
	2.25	3.35	3.00
	2.28	3.42	3.06
	2.20	3.30	2.95

Latest Results

01.08.26 IK Start – Viking Stavanger FK – 0:3 25.07.26 Kristiansund BK – IK Start – 1:2 18.07.26 IK Start – Rosenborg BK – 0:3 12.07.26 SK Brann – IK Start – 2:1 29.05.26 Fredrikstad FK – IK Start – 2:1

01.08.26 Fredrikstad FK – Sandefjord Fotball – 1:0 27.07.26 Rosenborg BK – Fredrikstad FK – 4:0 17.07.26 Bodø Glimt – Fredrikstad FK – 1:0 11.07.26 Fredrikstad FK – Lillestrøm SK – 0:2 04.07.26 Vålerenga Fotball – Fredrikstad FK – 3:1

Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 16 in the zone Relegation ~ OBOS~ligaen and 11).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Start won 1.

Fredrikstad has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Start is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Start won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 12:20. (average 1.3:2.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Start won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:10. (average 1.8:2.5).

Latest Head To Head

29.05.26 Fredrikstad FK – IK Start – 2:1 03.09.23 IK Start – Fredrikstad FK – 2:2 11.06.23 Fredrikstad FK – IK Start – 3:1 31.07.22 IK Start – Fredrikstad FK – 1:0 18.04.22 Fredrikstad FK – IK Start – 1:0

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Bodo/Glimt	16	12	2	2	41:11	30	38
2	Viking	15	12	1	2	37:14	23	37
3	Tromso	15	9	4	2	26:15	11	31
4	Lillestrom	15	8	1	6	22:18	4	25
5	Molde	14	7	2	5	25:19	6	23
6	Sarpsborg 08	14	6	3	5	15:16	-1	21
7	HamKam	15	6	3	6	23:26	-3	21
8	Valerenga	15	6	2	7	22:27	-5	20
9	Brann	15	6	1	8	30:25	5	19
10	Rosenborg	14	5	3	6	19:18	1	18
11	Fredrikstad	15	5	2	8	16:27	-11	17
12	Sandefjord	15	4	3	8	13:21	-8	15
13	Aalesund	14	2	7	5	19:29	-10	13
14	KFUM Oslo	14	3	3	8	15:25	-10	12
15	Kristiansund	14	3	3	8	12:23	-11	12
16	Start	16	2	4	10	16:37	-21	10

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