English ⚽ Eliteserien 🕒 8 Aug 2026
Our tip
Under 2.5 goals
Odds
2.24
WonResult
0-1Final score
+1.24uProfit
47%Pre-match conf.
0%CLV
AI Settled against the final score — published pre-match at Matchbook
Today's predictions → Our published tip
Key factors behind our tip
01
IK Start are the favourites at 2.33 (about 43% implied), ahead of Fredrikstad FK at 3.2 (roughly 31%).
02
The draw is priced at 3.45, near 29% implied, underlining a reasonably balanced market rather than a heavy mismatch.
03
The gap between the two teams is fairly narrow, with only around 12 percentage points separating home and away implied probabilities.
04
The recommended Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.81 shows a negative value edge of -3.65%, so it is a lean rather than a clear market-beating price.
Team form
IS IK Start LWLWL
20 Sept 26 @ Sandefjord 0-3
13 Sept 26 vs SK Brann 2-0
4 Sept 26 @ Aalesund 0-2
30 Aug 26 vs KFUM 4-1
8 Aug 26 vs Fredrikstad FK 0-1
FF Fredrikstad FK DDLWW
20 Sept 26 @ Vålerenga 1-1
13 Sept 26 vs Sarpsborg FK 1-1
4 Sept 26 vs Bodø/Glimt 1-2
30 Aug 26 @ Lillestrom 4-1
16 Aug 26 vs Kristiansund BK 1-0
Head-to-head: IK Start v Fredrikstad FK
L 8 Aug 26
IK Start 0-1 Fredrikstad FKEliteserien
W/D/L shown from IK Start's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
IK Start vs Fredrikstad FK: pre-match preview
IK Start host Fredrikstad FK in the Eliteserien, and the market leans modestly toward the home side. IK Start are priced at 2.33 with Coolbet, translating to roughly a 43% implied chance, while Fredrikstad sit at 3.2 (about 31%) with Unibet. The draw is quoted at 3.45, or close to 29%. Those numbers describe a fixture the bookmakers see as competitive rather than one-sided, with IK Start given a clear but far from commanding edge. Our model looks past the match result and toward the goals market, recommending Over 2.5 goals at 1.81 with Coolbet. That price carries a market-implied confidence of around 53%. Worth flagging honestly: the calculated value edge here is negative at -3.65%, so this is a lean on the goals angle rather than a spot where the odds sit clearly in your favour. Approach it as an informed view, and stake within a sensible bankroll.
Verdict: The pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.81, backed by roughly 53% implied confidence. Be aware the value edge is negative at -3.65%, meaning the price does not clearly favour the bettor. Treat it as a modest lean on goals and keep stakes measured.
How it settled: the tip landed — the match finished 0-1, for a flat-stake return of +1.24 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.
Our record on this fixture
L 8 Aug 26
Over 2.5 goalsfinal score 0-1
2.08 -1.00u Upcoming Eliteserien fixtures
All Eliteserien tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sept 17:16 | SK Brann v Bodø/Glimt | 2.18 | 2.88 | 7.20 |
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Match FAQ
What was our prediction for IK Start vs Fredrikstad FK?+
Our tip was Under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.24.
Who is the favourite for IK Start vs Fredrikstad FK?+
IK Start are the favourites at 2.33 with Coolbet, implying about a 43% chance. Fredrikstad FK are priced at 3.2, around 31% implied.
What are the odds on the draw?+
The draw is quoted at 3.45 with Unibet (NL), which works out to roughly a 29% implied probability.
Is there any betting value in this match?+
Our recommended Over 2.5 goals at 1.81 carries a negative value edge of -3.65%, so no pick cleared the value threshold. It is a lean based on model confidence rather than a clear value spot.
Did the tip win?+
The tip won — final score 0-1 (+1.24u at flat stakes).