Start vs Sandefjord: result and our prediction
Start host Sandefjord in the Eliteserien (round 12) on Sunday 25 October 2026. Start are #1,009 in our world ranking and have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5; Sandefjord are #587 and have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 422 places - in Sandefjord's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Sandefjord the favourites at 47%, with a draw at 27% and Start at 26%.
Rating: 963
Chance to win: 26%
Last 5: WLLWL
Rating: 1066
Chance to win: 47%
Last 5: LLLDW
Who will win Start vs Sandefjord?
Start are #1009 and Sandefjord #587 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Sandefjord (47%). More from the Eliteserien.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | Start v Sandefjord | 1-0 |
| 2026-09-20 | Sandefjord v Start | 3-0 |
| 2020-10-24 | Start v Sandefjord | 0-1 |
| 2020-06-21 | Sandefjord v Start | 2-2 |
Eliteserien table
| # | Club | P | Pts | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 24 | 29 | #359 |
| 12 | Ham-Kam | 24 | 26 | #495 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 24 | 24 | #587 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 24 | 24 | #524 |
| 15 | Kristiansund BK | 24 | 20 | #886 |
| 16 | Start | 24 | 19 | #1009 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Viking | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 59 |
| 2 |  Bodo/Glimt | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 56 |
| 3 |  Molde | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 43 |
| 4 |  Rosenborg | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 40 |
| 5 |  Tromso | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 40 |
| 6 |  Lillestrom | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 39 |
| 7 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 31 |
| 8 |  KFUM Oslo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | -9 | 30 |
| 9 |  Brann | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 29 |
| 10 |  Valerenga | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | -7 | 29 |
| 11 |  Fredrikstad | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | -12 | 29 |
| 12 |  Ham-Kam | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -18 | 26 |
| 13 |  Sandefjord | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -9 | 24 |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | -13 | 24 |
| 15 |  Kristiansund BK | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -24 | 20 |
| 16 |  Start | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -28 | 19 |