Start vs Sandefjord – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sandefjord at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this Start vs Sandefjord fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
plays host to Start versus Sandefjord in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
Current Form
Start's overall Eliteserien record this term: 3W 0D 7L from 10 games (0.90 PPG). Last five: L W L L W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Start, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at , Start have gone 2W 3D 4L this season (9 games, 1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.11 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 56% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Sandefjord (all games): 1W 3D 6L across 10 Eliteserien outings this term — 0.60 points per game. Last five: L L L W D. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Sandefjord, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sandefjord's form when playing away from home: 4W 0D 6L across 10 road games this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.20 exceeds their overall 0.60 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
A near-identical PPG reading — 0.90 for Start, 0.60 for Sandefjord — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Start lead 0W to 1W over the last 2 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Oct 2020, ended 0–1 with Sandefjord winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Data
Start goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (18 games, 9 at home): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 100% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games).
Sandefjord goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (18 games, 9 at away): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); they fail to score in 39% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Start 67% versus Sandefjord 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Start 61% | Sandefjord 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Start 1.22 xG and Sandefjord 1.52 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Start attack 0.752 / defence 1.187 | Sandefjord attack 0.902 / defence 0.946. League average goals — home 1.712 / away 1.422. Start's attack strength of 0.752 is below the league average — the 1.22 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 18 Start games / 48 Sandefjord games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Start 30% | Draw 26% | Sandefjord 44%. Fair-value odds: Start 3.33 | Draw 3.85 | Sandefjord 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 55% | Total xG 2.74. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.74 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 55% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Sandefjord as the most likely outcome at 44% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sandefjord if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.74 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 55%. Form rates corroborate: Start 56% | Sandefjord 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Start vs Sandefjord | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 25 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Start 30% | Draw 26% | Sandefjord 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 55% | xG Start 1.22 / Sandefjord 1.52 • Poisson strength factors: Start attack 0.752 / def 1.187 | Sandefjord attack 0.902 / def 0.946 | league avg home 1.712 / away 1.422 • Poisson stance: Sandefjord (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.22
Start xG
Expected Goals
1.52
Sandefjord xG
55%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
29%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Start vs Sandefjord kick off?
Start vs Sandefjord is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 25 October 2026.
What competition is Start vs Sandefjord part of?
Start vs Sandefjord is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Start vs Sandefjord?
Our statistical model gives Start a 30% chance of winning, Sandefjord a 44% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Sandefjord the favourite.
Will both teams score in Start vs Sandefjord?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Start and Sandefjord will score (BTTS).
Will Start vs Sandefjord have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Start and Sandefjord?
Record (2 meetings): Start 0W | Draws 1 | Sandefjord 1W.
What form are Start and Sandefjord in?
Start (all comps): 3W-0D-7L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-W-L-L-W. Sandefjord (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Start's attack at 0.75x the league average against Sandefjord's defence at 0.95x — combine the two and it projects 1.22 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Sandefjord's attack (0.90x) against Start's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 1.52.
These ratings are built from 18/48 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.1%), 0-1 (8.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sandefjord Win
30%
3.30
26%
3.92
44%
2.26
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.8%
Away win
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.22
Start xG
Total xG
2.74
1.52
Sandefjord xG
3.30
30%
Home win
3.92
26%
Draw
2.26
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.81
45%
BTTS No
2.23
Clean Sheet
22%
4.58
30%
3.38
Win to Nil
7%
15.11
13%
7.65
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.5 | 9.8 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 7.9 | 12.0 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.8 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Start vs Sandefjord?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are Start and Sandefjord expected to score?
The model projects 1.22 expected goals for Start and 1.52 for Sandefjord, a combined total of 2.74.
How confident is the prediction model for Start vs Sandefjord?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Start come into this having played 18 games, going 3W 4D 11L for 0.72 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-L-W. The sample for Start is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Sandefjord sit at 1.06 PPG from 18 outings (5W 4D 9L), a run that reads L-L-L-W-D across their last five. The sample for Sandefjord is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.72 PPG for Start against 1.06 for Sandefjord. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
Start's home form reads 2W 3D 4L across 9 games on their own ground, a 1.00 PPG return.
Away from home, Sandefjord have taken 1.00 points per game from 9 outings (3W 0D 6L).
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Start are averaging 1.11 goals scored and 2.17 conceded per game recently; Sandefjord are on 0.83 scored and 1.28 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Start have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 18 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Start
Blended
Sandefjord
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Start and Sandefjord in coming into this match?
Start have gone 3W 4D 11L in their last 18 games (0.72 PPG), while Sandefjord have gone 5W 4D 9L in their last 18 (1.06 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Start at home or Sandefjord away?
Start's home record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Start at home: 1.00 PPG; Sandefjord away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 2 times since June 2020 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. It has been a while since the last meeting — 24 October 2020, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Start
1
Draws
1
Sandefjord
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Start and Sandefjord?
From 2 meetings on record, Start have won 0, Sandefjord have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Start and Sandefjord last play each other?
They last met on 24 October 2020, when Start 0-1 Sandefjord.
Who has won more matches between Start and Sandefjord?
Sandefjord have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Start are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
Sandefjord are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Start 56%, Sandefjord 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Start) and 67% (Sandefjord). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 22% and 22% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Start have failed to score in 33% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Start home games / Sandefjord away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Start play Sandefjord?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 56% of Start's games and 67% of Sandefjord's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Start vs Sandefjord usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 44% of Start's matches and 67% of Sandefjord's.
Do Start and Sandefjord tend to score early?
Start have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Sandefjord in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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