Viking vs Start - Eliteserien Preview

Eliteserien | Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 14:00 GMT

Recent Form

Viking

In their last five home games, Viking have played five and won all, conceding just four goals in the process. Specifically, they triumphed over Rosenborg 3-0, Brann 3-2, Bodo/Glimt 5-0, Molde 4-1, and Valerenga 5-1. Over the last ten games, they have nine wins and one loss, scoring 27 goals and conceding seven.

Start

Start have had a rough time on the road recently, playing five away games with zero wins, one draw, and four losses, scoring just three goals while conceding 13. In their last ten games, they have four draws and four losses, scoring six goals and conceding 16.

Why BetSignals Rates This Game

Our primary model suggests that there's a 55% chance of Viking winning, a 22% chance of a draw, and a 19% chance of Start taking all three points. Encouragingly, a second model independently agrees on the direction of the primary model, which is why we have given this fixture a 3* signal rating. However, it's important to stress that BetSignals doesn't tell you what to do with this information, it's up to you to decide how you wish to incorporate it into your own selection process.

In terms of attacking threat, Viking have an sG (signal goals) figure of 2.26, compared to Start's 0.85. This points to a stronger offensive potential for the hosts. The probability of both teams scoring stands at 51%, while the chance of over 2.5 goals being scored is 58%. This suggests we could be in for a relatively open game. When we look at the aggregate data, Viking's shot volume and goals per game figures are higher than Start's, which might explain the model's lean towards a home win.

Player Intelligence

When it comes to shot-taking, Viking have four players shooting above the 1.5 per 90 threshold, with the top performer averaging 2.09 shots per 90 minutes. Start also have four players above the same threshold, but their top player is significantly more prolific, averaging 4.63 shots per 90 minutes. In terms of shots on target, two Viking players exceed the 1.0 per 90 threshold, with the top player averaging 1.371 shots on target per 90 minutes, whereas Start only has one player above this mark, averaging 2.057 shots on target per 90 minutes. If you're interested in diving deeper into the player-level data, log in to BetSignals or create a free account to explore further.

As you prepare your selections for this fixture, remember that BetSignals provides the data, but the decision is always yours. Use the insights to inform your choices and make the most of your football betting journey.