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As IK Start prepares to host Vålerenga Fotball in their upcoming Eliteserien clash on May 25, 2026, both teams will be eager to improve their recent form. IK Start is grappling with a difficult stretch, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches. Their struggles may stem from defensive vulnerabilities that have led to conceding goals at crucial moments, emphasizing the need for a solid game plan to regain momentum.
On the other hand, Vålerenga comes into this matchup with a slight edge, having achieved one win in their last five outings. While not dominant, their ability to create goal-scoring opportunities suggests they possess the tactical flexibility to exploit weaknesses in Start’s defense. The odds reflect this dynamic, with Vålerenga favored at 2.32 compared to Start’s 2.96.
Model predictions indicate a 31.7% probability of a home win for Start, a 27.6% chance for a draw, and a 41% likelihood of an away victory for Vålerenga. This match promises to be a compelling contest, with both teams motivated to turn their fortunes around, though definitive outcomes remain uncertain in the unpredictable nature of soccer.
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| Start 31.3% |
Draw 26.7% |
Vålerenga 42% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
3.05 | 3.5 | 2.25 | |
 |
2.93 | 3.61 | 2.34 | |
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2.8 | 3.4 | 2.3 | |
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3.04 | 3.51 | 2.25 |
Latest Results
| 16.05.26 Viking Stavanger FK – IK Start – 6:3 03.05.26 IK Start – Tromsø IL – 1:1 30.04.26 Bodø Glimt – IK Start – 5:0 26.04.26 Hamarkameratene – IK Start – 2:1 19.04.26 IK Start – Molde FK – 1:1 |
16.05.26 Vålerenga Fotball – Sarpsborg 08 – 3:2 08.05.26 Hamarkameratene – Vålerenga Fotball – 1:0 03.05.26 Vålerenga Fotball – KFUM-Kameratene Oslo – 2:2 26.04.26 Molde FK – Vålerenga Fotball – 5:1 19.04.26 Vålerenga Fotball – Lillestrøm SK – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.11.24 Vålerenga Fotball – IK Start – 1:1 20.07.24 IK Start – Vålerenga Fotball – 1:2 22.12.20 Vålerenga Fotball – IK Start – 4:0 17.08.20 IK Start – Vålerenga Fotball – 2:1 30.09.18 Vålerenga Fotball – IK Start – 3:2 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Viking | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 27:9 | 18 | 24 |
| 2 | Tromso | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 17:13 | 4 | 23 |
| 3 | Lillestrom | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:7 | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19:7 | 12 | 16 |
| 5 | Molde | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:10 | 5 | 16 |
| 6 | Brann | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21:13 | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | HamKam | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:14 | -1 | 13 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8:10 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Valerenga | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:14 | -4 | 11 |
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:18 | -6 | 10 |
| 11 | Sarpsborg 08 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:14 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 | Kristiansund | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:12 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 | KFUM Oslo | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:17 | -7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rosenborg | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 | Aalesund | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10:16 | -6 | 6 |
| 16 | Start | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9:22 | -13 | 4 |
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