Start vs Viking preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Sparebanken Sør Arena
Sat, 1 Aug - 4:00 PM
Round 16 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 13
CONTEXT
Start hosted Viking in a match that concluded with a decisive 0-3 scoreline. Viking asserted dominance from the opening whistle, securing all three goals before the interval to lead 0-3 at halftime. Despite Start registering higher expected goals at 2.92 compared to Viking's 1.28, the visitors converted their opportunities efficiently to claim victory. Possession remained balanced with Start at 52 percent and Viking at 48 percent. No red cards were shown to either side throughout the contest. The stronger team Viking delivered a performance aligned with their status, overcoming the underlying metrics in a result that highlighted clinical finishing over statistical projections.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Final score: Start 0-3 Viking. Viking showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's overall approach.
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xG alignment: Outcome was not consistent with xG as Start held 2.92 against Viking's 1.28.
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Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with pre-match market positioning.
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xG expectations: xG expectations favored Start yet Viking exceeded them through finishing quality.
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Event impact: Three first-half goals shaped the entire contest and prevented any second-half recovery.
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Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion affected team structures or dynamics.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
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
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
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
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
A. Karadas
VS
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: 63
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: 58
W
Start
Rank: 54
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
47.24
81.42
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Start
Viking
Power Score
47.24
81.42
League Position
16
2
Global Rank
789
78
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
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Start
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Viking
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Start
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Viking
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
52.02
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.75
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Start
+2.74
Efficiency Index
vs
Viking
-2.74
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Start
Viking
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
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%
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.
-0.55
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%
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
-0.55
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
0.39
Viking
0.19
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
0.06
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: 2026-08-02T00:02:56+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
3-5-2
Match Formation
4-3-3
29 E. Reitan
27 O. Toure
10 S. Mvoue
20 H. Lorentzen
11 (C) E. Schulze
17 J. Cornelius
J. Ampofo
68'
22 J. Ampofo
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 16 · Regular Season
Stadium
Sparebanken Sør Arena
Capacity
14563
Attendance
14001
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Christian Moen
Jon-Michael Knutsen
Henrik Sunde
Hussein Al Kharasani
Next Match
Start
vs
Fredrikstad
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sat, 8 Aug - 4:00 PM
Venue: Sparebanken Sør Arena
Viking
vs
Sarpsborg 08
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
Venue: SR-Bank Arena
Statistics
Possession
IKS
49%
VIK
51%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
3
3
Big Chances Created
3
12
Shots
1
61
Dangerous attacks
48
52
Possession
48
6
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
Match Overview
77
Ball Safe
88
0
Penalties
1
2
Goal Kicks
11
17
Goal Attempts
6
4
Substitutions
5
26
Throwins
16
2
Hit Woodwork
0
0
Injuries
1
6
Successful Dribbles
7
33
Successful Dribbles Percentage
70
Attacking
96
Attacks
94
9
Counter Attacks
4
Possession
404
Passes
452
322
Successful Passes
365
80
Successful Passes Percentage
81
17
Key Passes
6
Defensive
2
Saves
5
7
Interceptions
7
40
Duels Won
50
Build-up
19
Total Crosses
14
Discipline
1
Offsides
2
12
Fouls
11
Lineup
Referee :
Christian Moen
Manager ▼
A. Karadas
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
39
Dennis Cornelius Birkenes
Goalkeeper
3
A. Ujkani
Defender
14
Markus Soomets
Midfielder
35
Santino Samuyiwa
Midfielder
Referee :
Christian Moen
Manager ▼
M. Jensen
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
30
Lubomir Belko
Goalkeeper
16
Ruben Alte
Midfielder
33
Jakob Segadal Hansen
Midfielder
23
Niklas Fuglestad
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
8th Substitution
89'
9th Substitution
89'
86'
7th Substitution
74'
5th Substitution
74'
6th Substitution
misses next match / 5th Yellowcard
69'
Santino Samuyiwa → J. Ampofo
4th Substitution
68'
65'
2nd Substitution
65'
3rd Substitution
1st Substitution
60'
57'
misses next match / 4th Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
3rd Yellowcard
45+2'
34'
2nd Yellowcard
33'
1st Yellowcard
22'
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
18'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
5'
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
CONCLUSION
Final score detail: Start 0-3 Viking. Structural assessment: Viking exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.
