IK Start - Sandefjord
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IK Start take on Sandefjord in Eliteserien at Sparebanken Sør Arena on 25 October 2026.
The most recent match for IK Start was a 4-1 win over KFUM Oslo, after a 0-1 defeat against Fredrikstad before that.
The most recent match for Sandefjord was a 0-0 draw with Brann, after a 2-1 win over Sarpsborg 08 FF before that.
The numbers favour Sandefjord, with 18 points and 23 goals conceded in 17 matches, against 10 points and 38 goals conceded in 17 matches for IK Start.
Our algorithm predicts Sandefjord to win, with a probability of 37%. The full split: IK Start 34%, draw 29%, Sandefjord 37%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
1 IK Start
2 Draw
4 Sandefjord
57%
Over 2.5 goals
71%
Both teams scored
3.3
Goals per match
1
|
1
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Sandefjord 4-1 IK Start
(2018)
Most goals:
Sandefjord 3-2 IK Start
(2026)
Goals scored all matches
1.14
2.14
Goals in home matches
0.75
3.00
Goals in away matches
1.67
1.50
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Stadion
table 2026
Eliteserien
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Bodo/Glimt
|
44 |
Viking
|
43 |
Tromso
|
35 |
Molde
|
30 |
Brann
|
26 |
Lillestrom
|
26 |
Rosenborg
|
24 |
Sarpsborg 08 FF
|
23 |
Ham-Kam
|
23 |
Fredrikstad
|
23 |
Valerenga
|
21 |
Sandefjord
|
19 |
KFUM Oslo
|
19 |
Kristiansund BK
|
16 |
Aalesund
|
15 |
IK Start
|
13 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
IK Start — Formation: 3-5-2
Sandefjord — Formation: 5-4-1
IK Start — Formation: 3-5-2
Sandefjord — Formation: 5-4-1