Sandefjord vs Start Predictions
Eliteserien · Norway
Sandefjord
Full Time
3 - 0
AI predicted 2 - 1
Start
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Match Result
7.6/10Sandefjord Sweep Past 10-Man Start with Second-Half Surge
Sandefjord delivered a commanding performance at Sandefjord Arena, overpowering Start 3-0 with a trio of second-half goals. Despite a relatively balanced first half, the hosts took control after the break, capitalizing on their numerical advantage following Start's red card. Sandefjord's dominance in possession (58%) and attacking intent were reflected in their 19 shots, 6 of which tested the keeper. Start, lining up with a defensive 5-3-2, struggled to create meaningful chances and failed to register a single shot on target. Their resistance crumbled after going down to ten men, as Sandefjord's midfield orchestrated wave after wave of attacks, ultimately sealing a deserved victory.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
3 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/3 hit
Key Moments
64' — Goal
Sandefjord finally break the deadlock, capitalizing on sustained pressure.
72' — Goal
Sandefjord double their lead, exploiting gaps in Start’s defense.
80' — Goal
A third goal seals the result for the dominant hosts.
Second Half' — Red Card
Start reduced to ten men, swinging momentum decisively to Sandefjord.
Sandefjord
Sandefjord were in control for most of the match, dictating play with 58% possession and a high tempo. Their 4-1-4-1 formation allowed for fluid transitions and width, stretching Start’s back five. After a patient first half, Sandefjord’s persistence paid off in the second, as they broke the deadlock and pressed their advantage against a depleted Start side. The hosts’ creativity and pressing forced errors and opened up space, leading to three well-taken goals in the final half-hour.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Start
Start set up defensively in a 5-3-2, aiming to frustrate Sandefjord and hit on the break. While they kept the hosts at bay for the opening hour, their lack of attacking ambition was evident—managing just 7 shots and none on target. The red card in the second half proved costly, as they were unable to contain Sandefjord’s mounting pressure. Their midfield was overrun, and the back line eventually capitulated under sustained attacks.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Sandefjord’s 4-1-4-1 allowed them to control midfield and stretch the pitch, with fullbacks pushing high and wingers cutting inside. Their pressing forced Start into mistakes and limited the visitors’ ability to build from the back. Start’s 5-3-2 was effective in crowding the box early on, but offered little going forward. After the red card, Start’s shape became ragged, and Sandefjord’s midfielders found more space between the lines, leading to a flurry of chances and goals. Set pieces were well-defended by both sides, but Sandefjord’s open play superiority was decisive.
Turning Point
The red card to Start in the second half, which left them exposed and allowed Sandefjord to run riot.
Man of the Match
E. Gigović
Dictated the tempo from midfield, orchestrated attacks, and played a pivotal role in Sandefjord’s second-half dominance.
Sandefjord vs Start: Match Preview
Sandefjord enter this fixture 12th in the table, seven points clear of bottom-placed Start, but with just two wins from ten at Jotun Arena. Their recent form string (DDWWL) is buoyed by a cup rout, but in league play, they've drawn three of their last five and remain vulnerable at the back. Start, meanwhile, have lost eight of ten away and are conceding at a rate of 2.6 goals per away match, putting them in urgent need of points to avoid being cut adrift.
Statistically, this fixture profiles as high-variance: Sandefjord's last five matches average 3.6 goals scored (skewed by a 15-0 cup win), but their league attack is more modest at 0.84 per game. Start's away defence is the league's leakiest, conceding 26 in 10, while their attack (1.0 per away game) is only marginally better. Both sides average over 12 shots per match but convert at below-average rates, and neither keeps clean sheets reliably (Sandefjord: 26%, Start: 5%). Set-piece threat is moderate, with both teams averaging 4–5 corners per match.
The model expects Sandefjord to edge a match with above-average goal expectation, driven by Start's defensive frailty and Sandefjord's recent attacking improvement. A 2-1 home win is the likeliest outcome, but the draw is also well in play given both teams' high draw rates and inability to close out matches. If Start can capitalise on Sandefjord's tendency to fade in the second half (13 of their last 18 goals after the break), the points could be shared.
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Over 2.5 Goals
54%
BTTS: Yes
56%
Likely Scores
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Sandefjord vs Start Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Sandefjord vs Start that most previews miss.
- 1Start have conceded multiple goals in 7 of 10 away league matches, averaging 2.6 goals against per trip.
- 2Sandefjord have drawn 5 of 10 home league games, the joint-highest home draw rate in the division.
- 313 of Sandefjord's last 18 goals (all comps) have come in the second half, indicating a late-scoring trend.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Sandefjord vs Start(3)
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Match Result: Draw
The model rates the draw at 32%, with both sides showing a high draw rate at home (Sandefjord: 5/10) and away (Start: 1/10), and neither attack outpacing the other's defensive frailties.
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Start away matches average 3.6 goals per game (10 scored, 26 conceded in 10), and Sandefjord's last 5 in all comps average 4.2 goals, tilting this fixture above the league mean for total goals.
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BTTS: Yes
Both teams have scored in 2 of their last 5 league matches, but Start's away defence (26 conceded in 10) and Sandefjord's recent attacking uptick (3.6 goals per game last 5) suggest both nets could bulge.
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The Case For This Sandefjord vs Start Prediction
This is a meeting of two sides in the bottom third of the Eliteserien, with Sandefjord's home record (2W, 5D, 3L) only marginally better than Start's dire away return (1W, 1D, 8L). Both teams have struggled for consistency, but recent attacking output for Sandefjord has spiked, while Start continue to leak goals at an unsustainable rate on their travels.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Start have conceded 26 goals in 10 away league games, the worst away defensive record in the division.
- →Sandefjord's last 5 matches average 3.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded, but this is inflated by a cup rout; league attack remains modest.
- →Neither side keeps clean sheets reliably: Sandefjord 26% season clean sheet rate, Start just 5%.
🚩 Sandefjord vs Start Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.3 corners for Sandefjord and 5 for Start, for an expected total of 10.3. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 70% · Over 10.5: 46%.
How Sandefjord and Start Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Sandefjord vs Start Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Sandefjordlast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Scoring consistently
Regular contributor
Regular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Startlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Sandefjord's recent form (DDWWL) is steadier than their season average, but their attacking numbers are inflated by a single cup blowout. In league play, they've drawn three of their last five and remain inconsistent at home. Start, rooted to the bottom, have lost four of their last five away games and continue to struggle defensively, conceding 1.6 goals per game over their last five matches.
Sandefjord vs Start — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Prolific attack — 4.2 goals/game (last 5)
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +High-volume attack — 14 shots/game
What History Says: Sandefjord vs Start
Sandefjord have dominated the head-to-head, losing just once in the last ten meetings and winning four. Draws are common, with five in the last ten, and both teams have scored in the three most recent competitive encounters. Sandefjord's home advantage has counted in recent friendlies and league games alike.
Sandefjord vs Start Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
4
Sandefjord wins
5
Draws
1
Start wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Sandefjord vs Start
No bookmaker odds are available, so value cannot be formally assessed. However, the model's probabilities suggest the draw and over 2.5 goals would be the most likely value spots if market prices reflect league averages, given both sides' draw tendencies and Start's defensive record.
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1X2
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Things to Watch: Sandefjord vs Start
- ⚠️Recent Sandefjord goal average is skewed by a 15-0 cup win against lower-tier opposition.
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so no calculated value edges.
- ⚠️Both teams have fluctuated in formation and personnel, adding lineup uncertainty.
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Final Verdict
Sandefjord 2–1 StartA 2-1 win for Sandefjord is the model's baseline, underpinned by Start's league-worst away defensive record (2.6 conceded per game) and Sandefjord's recent attacking uptick. The main risk is Sandefjord's inability to convert home draws into wins—five in ten at Jotun Arena—so a low-scoring draw remains a plausible alternative.
Sandefjord vs Start: Common Questions
Who will win Sandefjord vs Start?
Sandefjord are favoured with a 45% probability of victory, while Start have a 23% chance and the draw is rated at 32%. Home advantage and Start's away defensive record tip the balance towards Sandefjord, but both teams' high draw rates keep the contest open.
Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Sandefjord vs Start?
The model estimates a 56% chance of over 2.5 goals, reflecting Start's average of 3.6 total goals per away match and Sandefjord's recent spike in attacking output. Defensive frailties on both sides increase the likelihood of a higher-scoring game.
Will both teams score in Sandefjord vs Start?
Both teams to score is rated at 54%, with neither side keeping clean sheets regularly (Sandefjord: 26%, Start: 5%). The attacking numbers and defensive weaknesses suggest a good chance of goals at both ends.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sandefjord vs Start: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 13 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.