Start vs Viking preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Sparebanken Sør Arena Today - 4:00 PM
Eliteserien
Start IKS
0 3
Viking VIK
Full Time Today 4:00 PM
Round 16 Regular Season
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Goal
Zlatko Tripic - 5' (P)
Peter Christiansen - 18'
Edvin Austbø - 22'

CONTEXT

In the encounter between Start and Viking, the away side secured a convincing 0-3 victory. Viking established dominance early, netting three goals before the break to lead 0-3 at halftime. Start maintained a slight edge in possession at 52 percent but could not translate their 2.79 expected goals into actual scores. Viking, despite lower possession and 1.28 xG, proved clinical in front of goal. The stronger team lived up to their billing by claiming the win without any disciplinary issues as both sides finished with full complements. This result highlighted a notable performance gap despite the underlying metrics suggesting otherwise.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Viking recorded a significant deviation from pre-match expectations in securing the win.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the observed performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was not aligned with the xG expectations.
  • Market alignment: The result proved consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Start held an xG advantage of 2.79 to Viking's 1.28.
  • Event impact: Viking's three first-half goals determined the 0-3 final score.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary events.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Moen
C. Moen
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Knutsen
J. Knutsen
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
H. Sunde
H. Sunde
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
H. Al Kharasani
H. Al Kharasani
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Start A. Karadas
A. Karadas
VS
Viking M. Jensen
M. Jensen
0.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.43
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Kristiansund Rank: 56 W
Rosenborg Rank: 63 L
Brann Rank: 69 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 64 L
Vålerenga Rank: 64 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 86 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aalesund Rank: 48 D
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 W
Sandefjord Rank: 62 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 62 L
Kristiansund Rank: 59 W
Start Rank: 56 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
47.99
81.69
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Start
Viking
Power Score
47.99
81.69
League Position
16
2
Global Rank
780
77

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Start — Opponent-weighted form score
Viking — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Start Viking

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Start

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Viking

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Start
vs
Viking
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Start Viking
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
19%
64%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.52 vs +0.17
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Start Viking
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
64%
19%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.17 vs -0.52
Start
Viking
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Start
vs
Viking
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Start Viking
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Start 0.00
Viking 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Start Viking
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Start 0.00
Viking 0.00
Start
Viking
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IKS had peak pressure around 71'.
  • VIK started the game with stronger pressure.
IKS Pressure VIK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IKS reached the top pressure at 71' (90.19).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Start IKS Home
1 matches
Viking VIK Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
3
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
1.48
xG
2.18
2.18
xGA
1.48

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T15:30:13+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
J. Larsen
Denmark
1 J. Larsen
E. Reitan
Norway
29 E. Reitan
J. Norheim
Norway
6 J. Norheim
J. Berland Husebø
Substitution
Norway
28 J. Berland Husebø
O. Toure
Norway
27 O. Toure
E. Schulze
Substitution
Norway
11 E. Schulze
S. Mvoue
Substitution
Cameroon
10 S. Mvoue
H. Lorentzen
Norway
20 H. Lorentzen
T. Strannegard
Sweden
16 T. Strannegard
J. Cornelius
17 J. Cornelius
J. Ampofo
Substitution
Ghana
22 J. Ampofo
A. Østbø
Norway
1 A. Østbø
K. Haugen
Substitution
Norway
28 K. Haugen
V. Helland Vevatne
Norway
3 V. Helland Vevatne
H. Heggheim
Substitution
Norway
5 H. Heggheim
S. Bjørshol
Substitution
Norway
18 S. Bjørshol
S. Kvia-Egeskog
Norway
26 S. Kvia-Egeskog
T. Séne Moi
29 T. Séne Moi
K. Askildsen
Norway
7 K. Askildsen
E. Austbö
Substitution
Norway
17 E. Austbö
P. Christiansen
Substitution
Denmark
20 P. Christiansen
Z. Tripić
Norway
10 Z. Tripić

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Sparebanken Sør Arena
Capacity
14563
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Christian Moen
Jon-Michael Knutsen
Henrik Sunde
Hussein Al Kharasani

Statistics

Possession
IKS
48%
VIK
52%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
3 Big Chances Created 3
11 Shots 1
61 Dangerous attacks 48
52 Possession 48
6 Corners 5
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
2 Goal Kicks 11
4 Substitutions 5
26 Throwins 16
2 Hit Woodwork 0
6 Successful Dribbles 7
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

96 Attacks 94
9 Counter Attacks 4

Possession

393 Passes 444
317 Successful Passes 361
80 Successful Passes Percentage 81
17 Key Passes 6

Defensive

2 Saves 5
7 Interceptions 7
41 Duels Won 50

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 14

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Christian Moen

Starting XI ▼

1
J. Pryts
J. Pryts Goalkeeper
6.56
6
John Norheim
John Norheim Defender
6.76
28
Jens Berland Husebø
Jens Berland Husebø Defender
5.76
4
Johan Meyer
Johan Meyer
90'
29
Erlend Dahl Reitan
Erlend Dahl Reitan Defender
6.69
10
S. Mvoué
S. Mvoué Midfielder
6.83
30
L. Gausdal
L. Gausdal
90'
6.38
11
E. Schulze
E. Schulze Midfielder
6.83
12
D. Dasjajev
D. Dasjajev
60'
6.24
16
T. Strannegård
T. Strannegård Midfielder
6.82
20
H. Lorentzen
H. Lorentzen Midfielder
6.78
27
Ousmane Diallo Toure
Ousmane Diallo Toure Midfielder
6.5
17
J. Cornelius
J. Cornelius Attacker
6.67
22
J. Ampofo
J. Ampofo Attacker
6.63
—
J. Ampofo
68'
Referee : Christian Moen

Starting XI ▼

1
Arild Østbø
Arild Østbø Goalkeeper
6.98
3
Viljar Vevatne
Viljar Vevatne Defender
6.49
5
Henrik Heggheim
Henrik Heggheim Defender
7.13
38
Fillip Voster Botnen
Fillip Voster Botnen
86'
18
Sondre Bjørshol
Sondre Bjørshol Defender
6.8
2
Herman Haugen
Herman Haugen
65'
6.52
28
Kristoffer Haugen
Kristoffer Haugen Defender
6.79
24
Vetle Auklend
Vetle Auklend
74'
6.78
7
Kristoffer Askildsen
Kristoffer Askildsen Midfielder
7.28
26
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Simen Kvia-Egeskog Midfielder
6.96
29
Tobias Moi
Tobias Moi Midfielder
6.65
10
Zlatko Tripic
Zlatko Tripic Attacker
8.11
17
Edvin Austbø
Edvin Austbø Attacker
6.89
15
Ola Visted
Ola Visted
65'
6.53
20
Peter Christiansen
Peter Christiansen Attacker
7.17
11
Romano Postema
Romano Postema
74'
6.69

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
L. Gausdal → S. Mvoué
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Johan Meyer → Jens Berland Husebø
9th Substitution
90'
86'
Event
Fillip Voster Botnen → Henrik Heggheim
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Vetle Auklend → Kristoffer Haugen
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Romano Postema → Peter Christiansen
6th Substitution
Event
S. Mvoué
misses next match / 5th Yellowcard
69'
Event
Santino Samuyiwa → J. Ampofo
4th Substitution
68'
65'
Event
Herman Haugen → Sondre Bjørshol
2nd Substitution
65'
Event
Ola Visted → Edvin Austbø
3rd Substitution
Event
D. Dasjajev → E. Schulze
1st Substitution
60'
57'
Event
Tobias Moi
misses next match / 4th Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
J. Ampofo
3rd Yellowcard
45+2'
34'
Event
Sondre Bjørshol
2nd Yellowcard
33'
Event
Zlatko Tripic
1st Yellowcard
22'
Event
Edvin Austbø
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
18'
Event
Peter Christiansen
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
5'
Event
Zlatko Tripic
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty

CONCLUSION

The final whistle confirmed Viking's superiority on the day as they overcame Start with a solid 0-3 result. Although the expected goals favored the home team, the actual outcome reflected Viking's ability to deliver when it mattered most. This victory reinforces their position as the stronger side in this fixture. Both teams avoided any red card incidents which kept the focus purely on the tactical battle. Start will need to reflect on their conversion rates moving forward while Viking can take confidence from their clinical finishing. Overall the match provided clear insights into differing approaches to the game.