Start vs Sarpsborg 08 FF: prediction and stats
EliteserienRegular Season - 28Kick-off on November 29, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Sparebanken Sør Arena, Kristiansand
The Footlab model makes Start the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for Sarpsborg 08 FF. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Start vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
Sarpsborg 08 FF starts as the favourite with a 121-point Elo edge (1,967 vs 1,845).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Start have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats; Sarpsborg 08 FF have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Flekkefjord(away) | 2-1 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Fredrikstad(home) | 0-1 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Viking(home) | 0-3 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Kristiansund BK(away) | 2-1 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Rosenborg(home) | 0-3 | Eliteserien |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sparta Sarpsborg(away) | 2-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sandefjord(home) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Viking(away) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Molde(away) | 3-3 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Ham-Kam(home) | 1-0 | Eliteserien |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Start win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Sarpsborg 08 FF win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-1 Start | Eliteserien |
| Nov 8, 2020 | Start 3-2 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| Jul 12, 2020 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-0 Start | Eliteserien |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 4-0 Start | Friendlies Clubs |
| Oct 7, 2018 | Start 1-0 Sarpsborg 08 FF | Eliteserien |
| May 16, 2018 | Sarpsborg 08 FF 4-0 Start | Eliteserien |
Last archived meeting: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Start on Apr 6, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Start score 1.1 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Sarpsborg 08 FF score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
| Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Start sit 16th in Eliteserien (10 points from 17 matches) and Sarpsborg 08 FF sit 9th (22 points from 17 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| 16 | Start | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 38 | 10 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Start vs Sarpsborg 08 FF?
- The Footlab model makes Start the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for Sarpsborg 08 FF.
- Where and when is Start vs Sarpsborg 08 FF played?
- Start vs Sarpsborg 08 FF is played on November 29, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Sparebanken Sør Arena, in the Eliteserien.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.