On 06.04.2026, the football world will focus on the Norwegian Eliteserien, where Sarpsborg 08 FF and Start will battle it out. Sarpsborg 08 FF enters the match as a slight favorite, but Start has shown they can hold their own in tough matches. Our site offers thorough insights into the game, including tactical analysis, player fitness, and past encounters. Be sure to read our prediction and consider the odds before betting.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lillestrom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 6 | Kristiansund BK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 11 | Aalesund | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 | 1 |
| 12 | Start | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 1 |
| 13 | Bodo/Glimt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Start
x 1 x 1Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Start Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Start | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.11.2020 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Start | 12.07.2020 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Start | 10.06.2020 | 4-0 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 07.10.2018 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Start | 16.05.2018 | 4-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Start | 29.07.2016 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 21.04.2016 | 1-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| NM Cupen | Fredrikstad | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 01.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kristiansund BK | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 25.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Zbrojovka Brno | 19.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Ham-Kam | 13.02.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Moss | 06.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sirius | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 05.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Osters IF | 01.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gais | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 24.01.2026 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Start | Aalesund | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Start | 15.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sandefjord | Start | 08.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bryne | Start | 28.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rosenborg | Start | 24.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Start | Donn | 17.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lyn | Start | 13.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Start | 06.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Start | Vindbjart | 03.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| NM Cupen | Eik-Tønsberg | Start | 27.08.2025 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sarpsborg 08 FF VS Start
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Start
Bookies' predictions
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Betting Intelligence: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Start
Sarpsborg 08 are back at home, and after that dominant 2-0 opening-day win at Sandefjord, they mean business in 2026.
Start arrive as newly promoted visitors who are already wobbling. One point from two games, three goals conceded, and a 2-0 defeat at KFUM Oslo last weekend. That is not the start anyone dreamed of after earning their Eliteserien spot.
Here's what you need to watch for — Sarpsborg's home record against Start is genuinely frightening. Three home Eliteserien meetings, three wins, including a ruthless 4-0 in 2018. The hosts have scored first in nearly every recent head-to-head encounter. That is not a coincidence. That is a pattern worth taking seriously.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about newly promoted sides riding early momentum. Start have actually looked vulnerable at the back. Sarpsborg's pre-season was sharp too — six wins from nine warmup fixtures, with goals flowing freely.
Here is the surprising detail casual observers will miss. Start's only league point came from a home draw with Aalesund, another promoted side. Every time they have faced established top-flight opposition this season, they have lost. Sarpsborg are a serious step up from anything Start faced in the First Division last year.
Tactically, keep your eyes on V. E. Halvorsen. He already has an assist from matchday one and looks lively in central areas. If Start's midfield — already under disciplinary pressure with J. Norheim and K. Tønnessen both on yellow cards — struggle to contain him, this could open up quickly.
The injury concern around A. Sanyang for Sarpsborg is worth noting. He is listed as questionable with a foot issue. His absence could slightly blunt the hosts' attacking options, so keep an eye on team news before kick-off.
From a betting perspective, Sarpsborg at 1.73 offers genuine value given the context. The home win market looks solid. I also love the look of Sarpsborg scoring first — it has happened consistently in this fixture. Both teams to score feels less appealing given Start's attacking struggles and Sarpsborg's clean sheet last time out.
My prediction is a comfortable Sarpsborg 08 win, 2-0, with the hosts controlling the game from the first whistle and Start never really finding a way back in.
This is the kind of home fixture where Sarpsborg remind everyone exactly why they belong in the top half of this division. Do not miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Inge Berget | Norway | 35 | Attacker | 184 | 78 |
| B. Utvik | Norway | 30 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| S. Rosted | Norway | 31 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| M. Koch | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 195 | 78 |
| S. Sørli | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| N. Sandberg | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| A. Sher | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| M. Ødegaard | Norway | 32 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| C. Kouakou | Côte d'Ivoire | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| E. Wichne | Norway | 28 | Defender | 174 | 69 |
| D. Karlsbakk | Norway | 23 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| N. Williams | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Niyukuri | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Øy | Norway | 22 | Goalkeeper | 182 cm | n/a |
| A. Nibe | Denmark | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 78 |
| A. Hiim | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mamour Ndiaye | Senegal | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| V. E. Halvorsen | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Opoku | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Bop Gueye | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Pryts | Denmark | 27 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 88 kg |
| S. Griesbeck | Germany | 35 | Midfielder | 190 cm | 89 kg |
| E. Reitan | Norway | 28 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| E. Segberg | Norway | 28 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Ugland | Norway | 26 | Defender | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| K. Tønnessen | Norway | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Schulze | Norway | 33 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 77 kg |
| J. Norheim | Norway | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mvoué | Cameroon | 24 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 73 kg |
| H. Lorentzen | Norway | 28 | Attacker | 185 cm | 81 kg |
| A. Ujkani | Norway | 26 | Defender | 176 cm | 75 kg |
| M. Soomets | Estonia | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| T. Strannegård | Sweden | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Toure | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Strand-Kolbjørnsen | Norway | 22 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 81 kg |
| O. Jebali | Tunisia | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dashaev | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Nordal | Norway | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Cornelius | Denmark | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Gausdal | Norway | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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