Eliteserien · Matchday 22 · Season 2026 · ScheduledJotun Arena, Sandefjord

First AI projection for Sandefjord Fotball vs IK Start

Sandefjord FotballView team →WLLLL
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
55%Sandefjord Fotball
26.6%Draw
18.4%IK Start
IK StartView team →LLWLL
VERDICTSandefjord Fotball favourite

The models give Sandefjord Fotball a clear edge in the 1X2 reading. The more protective signal remains double chance 1X at 81.6%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick.

1X2 STABILITYCorrect
Model confidence 76.3%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance 1X · 81.6%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthAdvantage Sandefjord Fotball
Recent formRather balanced
Goal profileIntermediate goal profile
Signal stabilityModerate
Model confidenceVery high

Probabilities & verdict

Sandefjord Fotball55%
Draw26.6%
IK Start18.4%

Main pickSandefjord Fotball

1X2 STABILITYCorrect

Model confidence76.3%

1X2 alternatives

MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1X81.6%Most robust signal
Draw no betSandefjord Fotball74.9%Solid
Total goalsOver 2.551.2%Neutral
Both teams to scoreYes52.5%Neutral
Total goalsUnder 3.574.2%Solid
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This early estimate is published ahead of the match. Probabilities may change with recent form, injuries, line-ups, scheduling and newly available data.

How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)1.68Sandefjord Fotball

Expected goals (xG)0.89IK Start

Under 2.5 probability48.8%

BTTS No probability47.5%

Top 5 likely scores
2 - 112.7%1 - 012.1%1 - 111.2%0 - 09.9%2 - 07.9%

Advanced scenarios

Sandefjord FotballIK Start
39%
Clean sheet
18.5%
29%
Win to nil
8.5%
28.3%
Win by 2 goals or more
4.8%
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Team comparison

13thCurrent position16th
1480Elo1399
WLLLLForm (last 5)LLWLL
0.6Goals scored / match (5)0.6
1.6Goals conceded / match (5)2.0
0.0Clean sheets (5)0.0
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Prediction reliability

Correct profile

The signal has an intermediate stability level and should still be read alongside the match context.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCECorrect profile
81.7%

81.7% correct predictions
over 104 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE100%87.5%75%02142628310481.7%Number of matches

Quick FAQ

What does the first AI projection say about Sandefjord Fotball vs IK Start?

The early estimate gives Sandefjord Fotball a slight edge at 55%. This probability may change before the match.

Why can this estimate change?

Recent form, injuries, line-ups, fixture congestion and newly available data will be included in later updates.

Is an early likely score available?

The first calculated scenario is 2 - 1 (12.67%), but this is an early estimate that may change.

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Our commitment

◇ Predictions archived before kick-off

◇ No invented data

What the data says about Sandefjord Fotball vs IK Start

This Eliteserien fixture is presented using the competition calendar, the available standings and the teams' recent form.

Before kick-off, Sandefjord Fotball sits 13th and IK Start 16th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1480 for Sandefjord Fotball and 1399 for IK Start.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 20% for Sandefjord Fotball and 20% for IK Start. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

The 1X2 projection gives Sandefjord Fotball 55%, the draw 26.6% and IK Start 18.4%. The expected-goals model projects 1.68 xG against 0.89, for a combined 2.57.