Our KFUM vs IK Start Prediction: 3-1
KFUM vs IK Start in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This KFUM 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
KFUM's Last Match – KFUM vs Tromso
KFUM will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Norway Cup victory over Tromso on March 7. In that match, KFUM controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KFUM | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
 Tromso | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 67 |
IK Start's Last Match – Sandefjord vs IK Start
IK Start must win to recover from their recent 2-3 Europe Friendlies defeat against Sandefjord on March 8 and regain momentum. In that match, IK Start saw 39% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sandefjord | 61% | 0 (6) | - | 49 |
 IK Start | 39% | 0 (7) | - | 35 |
KFUM vs IK Start Stats
Key Stats
| KFUM | IK Start | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.44 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
KFUM are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while IK Start average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
KFUM 12-17
IK Start 16-15
What are the odds for this match?
KFUM to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.7
IK Start to win: @3.75
Lineups
KFUM (3-4-3) : Krzysztof Bakowski, Daniel Schneider, Fredrik Tobias Berglie, Eirik Franke Saunes, Sander Hansen Sjokvist, Tore Andre Soras, Simen Hestnes, Hakon Helland Hoseth, Rasmus Eggen Vinge, Teodor Haltvik, Martin Tangen Vinjor
IK Start (3-5-2) : Jacob Pryts Larsen, Steve Mvoue, John Olav Norheim, Kristoffer Tonnessen, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Eirik Wilberg Schulze, Mikael Ugland, Erlend Segberg, Tom Strannegard, Jesper Cornelius, Hakon Holmefjord Lorentzen