IK Start host Viking W on Saturday, Aug 22 at 3:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 5 points in the Women's 1. Division, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

IK Start come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Viking W travel in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — IK Start and Viking W have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Viking W won 3–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives IK Start a slight edge, but Viking W are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.