Our IK Start vs Aalesund Prediction: 3-1
IK Start vs Aalesund in the Norway Eliteserien is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
Our prediction is supported by key IK Start vs Aalesund stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
IK Start's Last Match – Sandefjord vs IK Start
IK Start will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Europe Friendlies defeat at the hands of Sandefjord on March 8. In that match, IK Start controlled 39% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sandefjord | 61% | 0 (6) | - | 49 |
IK Start | 39% | 0 (7) | - | 35 |
Aalesund's Last Match – Egersund vs Aalesund
Aalesund will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-2 Norway Cup victory over Egersund on March 9. In that match, Aalesund recorded 43% possession and 9 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Egersund | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 73 |
Aalesund | 43% | 0 (9) | - | 69 |
IK Start vs Aalesund Stats
Key Stats
| IK Start | Aalesund | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.96 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
IK Start are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Aalesund average 2.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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