Prediction Start Kristiansand - Vålerenga Fotball Elite today 19:30 25/05/2026.

Norwegian Eliteserien
Start Kristiansand

Start Kristiansand

22:00FT
Vålerenga Fotball Elite

Vålerenga Fotball Elite

HDP FT
Start Kris...
Vålerenga ...
Opening
+0.25
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Opening
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Pre-match
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Pre-match

Start KristiansandStart Kristiansand
Positive29%
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IK Start is currently at the bottom of the Eliteserien table, the only team in the league with no wins this season. Hosting Valerenga (9th place), the team aims to end their winless streak with a necessary victory.
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In terms of attack, IK Start scored 7 goals in the last six matches, averaging over 1 goal per game, showing generally good attacking efficiency.
Negative71%
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Striker Terry Benjamin is out for a long period due to ligament injury; defender Ousmane Toure is suspended and unable to play.
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IK Start has a record of 2 draws and 4 losses in the last six league matches, with a win rate of 0%, showing poor form.
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IK Start has 3 draws and 1 loss at home this season, with a home win rate of 0%. The home form is extremely weak; the team has gone through many consecutive seasons without winning at home, having completely lost their home winning momentum.
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Defense is IK Start's biggest weakness. They conceded 19 goals in the last six matches, averaging over 3 goals per game. Their midfield interception ability is weak, making them very vulnerable to opponents' wing breakthroughs.
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From historical head-to-head data, in the last 10 encounters in official tournaments, IK Start has 1 win, 2 draws, and 7 losses, which is completely unfavorable.
Vålerenga Fotball EliteVålerenga Fotball Elite
Positive43%
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Valerenga is currently 9th in the Eliteserien with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, earning 11 points. Traveling to the bottom-placed Start, the team aims to secure all 3 points to solidify their position in the league table.
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In terms of attack, Valerenga scored 7 goals in the last six matches, averaging over 1 goal per game, showing quite good attacking efficiency.
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Valerenga has performed well in previous away matches against IK Start, winning 4 out of the last 5 away matches, holding a psychological advantage.
Negative57%
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Striker Ole Saeter is out due to injury; Mohamed Ofkir is sidelined with a knee injury. Defender Aaron Olsen is suspended.
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Valerenga has 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in the last six league matches, with a win rate of only 16.7%.
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Valerenga performs poorly away from home this season, securing only 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with a 25% away win rate.
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In terms of defense, Valerenga conceded 13 goals in the last six matches, averaging over 2 goals per game, with their defensive system operating at an average level.
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From recent developments concerning both sides, IK Start faces comprehensive issues: a collapsing defense, numerous injured players, no home wins, and a completely inferior head-to-head history. Valerenga's advantage lies in the psychological edge in the head-to-head history, superior overall strength, and high morale following their recent victory. Regarding head-to-head records, Valerenga secured 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 10 recent encounters with Start, and 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 away matches, demonstrating a clear psychological advantage. Considering the strength of both sides, Valerenga is expected to win away.
Prediction for the match between Start Kristiansand and Valerenga is 0-0.
Asian Handicap:
Valerenga0/0.50
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