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IK Start host Fredrikstad at Sparebanken Soer Arena, Kristiansand on Saturday, Aug 8 at 6:00 PM in the Eliteserien.
IK Start come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Fredrikstad, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. IK Start head into this on the back of a defeat, while Fredrikstad arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
Despite playing at home, IK Start face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Fredrikstad have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in IK Start won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives IK Start a slight edge, but Fredrikstad are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.