Our IK Start vs Aalesund Prediction: 3-1
IK Start vs Aalesund in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
Our prediction is supported by key IK Start vs Aalesund stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
IK Start's Last Match – KFUM vs IK Start
IK Start will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Norway Eliteserien defeat at the hands of KFUM on March 15. In that match, IK Start controlled 43% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KFUM | 57% | 8 (7) | 1.14 | 55 |
 IK Start | 43% | 4 (2) | 0.39 | 42 |
Aalesund's Last Match – Viking FK vs Aalesund
Aalesund will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Norway Cup victory over Viking FK on March 18. In that match, Aalesund recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Viking FK | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 45 |
 Aalesund | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 22 |
IK Start vs Aalesund Stats
Key Stats
| IK Start | Aalesund | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.95 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
IK Start are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Aalesund average 2.2 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
IK Start 16-17
Aalesund 22-19
What are the odds for this match?
IK Start to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.3
Aalesund to win: @3.1