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 – Sandefjord vs Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Norway Eliteserien triumph against Sandefjord on March 22. In that match, Sarpsborg recorded 36% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sandefjord | 64% | 8 (6) | 1.14 | 59 |
Sarpsborg | 36% | 6 (4) | 1.91 | 45 |
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 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sarpsborg are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while IK Start average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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