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Viking 6 Start 3, full time in Norwegian Eliteserien. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and Viking won it.
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Viking 6–3 Start
Viking dropped two points at home after Start grabbed a 3-3 draw in a chaotic Norwegian Eliteserien contest that will have pleased nobody who cares about clean sheets or defensive basics.
Our pick
Viking to win
Result
6:3VIK v STA
Viking beat Start 6-3 at home.
9 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
The chances backed the result: Viking 2.14 to Start 1.37 on expected goals.
Assist: J. Cornelius
Viking dropped two points at home after Start grabbed a 3-3 draw in a chaotic Norwegian Eliteserien contest that will have pleased nobody who cares about clean sheets or defensive basics.
Read full report →Ousmane Diallo Toure
Gianni Stensness
S. Mvoué
Erlend Dahl ReitanGianni StensnessGianni StensnessT. Strannegård
Peter Christiansen
J. PrytsGianni Stensness
Simen Kvia-EgeskogPeter ChristiansenL. GausdalJ. Ampofo
Kristoffer Askildsen
Markus SoometsNiklas FuglestadKristoffer AskildsenOla Visted
Anders BærtelsenHerman Haugen
F. PålerudAlexander Figueiredo Gurendal
Zlatko TripicAlexander Figueiredo GurendalVetle AuklendExpected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Norwegian Eliteserien standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodø / Glimt | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| 2 | Viking | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| 4 | Lillestrøm | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 | Brann | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 8 | HamKam | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
The match finished 6-3 to Viking.
Viking won the match 6-3.
The match took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Viking beat Start 6-3 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, a high-scoring affair that defied our model's cautious read. Our AI engine favored a Viking win at 75 percent probability, but the match unfolded with far more goals than anticipated; both sides found the net multiple times in an open contest. Viking's recent form showed three wins in five games, while Start arrived in poor shape with just one draw across their last five outings. Both teams scored, fitting Start's recent pattern of conceding freely while maintaining attacking threat. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result reinforced Viking's position at the summit of the Eliteserien, extending their dominance with another emphatic home win. Start's defeat deepened their relegation crisis; they remain bottom of the table with just 1 draw from their last 5 outings. The 3-goal margin underscored the gulf in quality between the league leaders and the struggling visitors. Viking's attacking efficiency contrasted sharply with Start's defensive collapse.
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Viking v Start · Norwegian Eliteserien ·
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