Our Stabaek vs IK Start Prediction: 1-2
Stabaek vs IK Start in the Norway Division 1 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Stabaek 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
Stabaek's Last Match – Gamle Oslo vs Stabaek
Stabaek must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 Norway Cup victory over Gamle Oslo in their last outing. In that match, Stabaek controlled 57% of possession and managed 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gamle Oslo | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 20 |
 Stabaek | 57% | 0 (11) | - | 51 |
IK Start's Last Match – Eik Tønsberg vs IK Start
IK Start will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 Norway Cup setback against Eik Tønsberg on August 27.
Stabaek vs IK Start Stats
Key Stats
| Stabaek | IK Start | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stabaek are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while IK Start average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Stabaek 19-14
IK Start 20-11
Lineups
Stabaek: Abel Cedergren, Emmanuel Danso, Aleksander Andresen, Martin Hellan, Rasmus Eggen Vinge, Frederik Ellegaard, Abu Bawa, Magnus Smelhus Sjoeng, Nicolai Naess, Mads Nielsen, Kasper Pedersen
IK Start: Tom Strannegard, John Olav Norheim, Sivert Sira Hansen, Fredrik Mani Palerud, Hakon Holmefjord Lorentzen, Lukas Hjelleset Gausdal, Jacob Pryts Larsen, Markus Soomets, Steve Mvoue, Altin Ujkani, Eirik Wilberg Schulze