Viking vs Start Kristiansand: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Viking

W W L W W

2nd place in Norwegian Tippeligaen

6-3

16/05/2026 10:00

Start Kristiansand

L W L L L

16th place in Norwegian Tippeligaen

Norwegian Tippeligaen

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Viking vs Start Kristiansand on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Viking vs Start Kristiansand preview before placing your bet.

Viking will face Start Kristiansand in Norwegian Tippeligaen on May 16, 2026 at 10:00.
Viking are currently 2nd with 34 points after 14 matches.
Start Kristiansand sit 16th with 10 points from 15 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 3 - 1 and average coefficient 1.16.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2026-05-16

Viking vs Start Kristiansand - Prediction & Odds

Viking

Start Kristiansand

2026-05-16 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bodo Glimt	35	15	11	2	2	37	11	26
02 Viking	34	14	11	1	2	34	14	20
03 Tromso IL	31	15	9	4	2	26	15	11
04 Lillestrom	25	14	8	1	5	22	14	8
05 Molde	23	14	7	2	5	25	19	6
06 Sarpsborg 08	21	14	6	3	5	15	16	-1
07 Valerenga	20	14	6	2	6	22	24	-2
08 Brann	19	15	6	1	8	30	25	5
09 Ham-Kam	18	14	5	3	6	20	26	-6
10 Rosenborg BK	15	13	4	3	6	15	18	-3
11 Sandefjord	15	14	4	3	7	13	20	-7
12 Fredrikstad	14	13	4	2	7	15	23	-8
13 Aalesund FK	13	14	2	7	5	19	29	-10
14 KFUM Oslo	12	14	3	3	8	15	25	-10
15 Kristiansund BK	12	14	3	3	8	12	23	-11
16 Start Kristiansand	10	15	2	4	9	16	34	-18

Head To Head

06/02/2026 10:00

Viking

4 - 0

Start Kristiansand

INT CF

23/03/2025 11:00

Viking

3 - 4

Start Kristiansand

INT CF

25/04/2021 09:00

Viking

3 - 3

Start Kristiansand

INT CF

28/11/2020 11:00

Viking

4 - 1

Start Kristiansand

NOR D1

04/07/2020 11:59

Start Kristiansand

1 - 1

Viking

NOR D1

14/11/2019 10:00

Viking

1 - 1

Start Kristiansand

INT CF

Viking

33%

Draw

50%

Start Kristiansand

17%

Viking Last 6 matches

10/05/2026 11:00

KFUM Oslo 0 - 2 Viking

NOR D1

01/05/2026 12:00

Viking 3 - 0 Rosenborg BK

NOR D1

25/04/2026 10:00

Fredrikstad 1 - 2 Viking

NOR D1

18/04/2026 12:00

Viking 3 - 2 Brann

NOR D1

11/04/2026 12:00

Viking 5 - 0 Bodo Glimt

NOR D1

06/04/2026 08:30

Valerenga 0 - 1 Viking

NOR D1

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches Start Kristiansand

03/05/2026 11:00

Start Kristiansand 1 - 1 Tromso IL

NOR D1

30/04/2026 13:00

Bodo Glimt 5 - 0 Start Kristiansand

NOR D1

26/04/2026 11:00

Ham-Kam 2 - 1 Start Kristiansand

NOR D1

19/04/2026 13:15

Start Kristiansand 1 - 1 Molde

NOR D1

11/04/2026 08:00

Lillestrom 3 - 1 Start Kristiansand

NOR D1

06/04/2026 11:00

Sarpsborg 08 1 - 1 Start Kristiansand

NOR D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Norwegian Tippeligaen

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Viking

Start Kristiansand

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.36

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 14 matches

YesNo

13 (93%)1 (7%)

In last 14 matches

NoYes

7 (47%)8 (53%)

Viking

Recent matches

Start Kristiansand

Under /Over

(86%)12 2(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)15 0(0%)

Under /Over

(43%)6 8(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)7 8(53%)

Under /Over

(50%)7 7(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)9 6(40%)

/Yes

(64%)9 5(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)11 4(27%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Viking

Start Kristiansand

Shots

Viking

Total shots

15.15 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.85

Start Kristiansand

Total shots

12.71 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.79

Viking Pass Start Kristiansand

Total passes

5915

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

4891

Avg. 349 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

42%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Viking

Played games

Start Kristiansand

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.07

5.79

Corners

3.40

20.21

283

Throw-ins

305

20.33

1.86

Offsides

0.93

2.14

GK saves

2.33

Viking

DISCIPLINARY

Start Kristiansand

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

1.87

0.00

0.13

12.00

168

Fouls

181

12.07

9.43

132

Tackles

164

10.93

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Viking vs Start Kristiansand Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Viking vs Start Kristiansand on 16 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Norwegian Tippeligaen fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Viking vs Start Kristiansand Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Viking's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Start Kristiansand's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Norwegian Tippeligaen Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Norwegian Tippeligaen standings and the Norwegian Tippeligaen form table to understand exactly where Viking and Start Kristiansand sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Norwegian Tippeligaen predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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