Our Sarpsborg vs IK Start Prediction: 2-1
Sarpsborg vs IK Start in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sarpsborg vs IK Start prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sarpsborg's Last Match – Sarpsborg vs Ham-Kam
Sarpsborg will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Europe Friendlies stalemate against Ham-Kam on March 26.
IK Start's Last Match – IK Start vs Aalesund
IK Start will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Norway Eliteserien draw with Aalesund on March 21. In that match, IK Start saw 59% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 IK Start | 59% | 9 (5) | 2.86 | 71 |
 Aalesund | 41% | 5 (3) | 0.96 | 25 |
Sarpsborg vs IK Start Stats
Key Stats
| Sarpsborg | IK Start | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.44 |
| 1.47 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sarpsborg are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while IK Start average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Sarpsborg 18-13
IK Start 15-17
What are the odds for this match?
Sarpsborg to win: @1.666
Draw: @4.2
IK Start to win: @4.5
Lineups
Sarpsborg (4-3-3) : Mamour Ndiaye, Claus Babo Niyukuri, Bjorn Utvik, Sigurd Rosted, Anders Hiim, Andreas Hansen, Aimar Sher, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen, Sondre Sorli, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, Michael Opoku
IK Start (3-5-2) : Jacob Pryts Larsen, Erlend Dahl Reitan, John Olav Norheim, Kristoffer Tonnessen, Mikael Ugland, Eirik Wilberg Schulze, Markus Soomets, Erlend Segberg, Tom Strannegard, Hakon Holmefjord Lorentzen, Jesper Cornelius