Sandefjord - Start

Can Sandefjord re-establish their defensive stability when they host Start at Jotun Arena on 20 September 2026? The hosts look to the expected XI of Elias Hadaya, Vetle Walle Egeli, Rasmus Holten, Haakon Krogelien, and Fredrik Carson Pedersen to tighten up after a narrow defeat to Bodoe/Glimt last time out. In midfield, Jakob Vester, Ervin Gigovic, and Sander Risan will be tasked with controlling the tempo, while Sebastian Holm Mathisen, Oscar Forsmo Kapskarmo, and Evangelos Patoulidis lead the attack in this crucial Eliteserien matchday 22 encounter.

Start arrive with momentum following a 2-0 victory over Brann, aiming to build on the form shown by Nicolas Koutsakos and Haakon Lorentzen up front. With Ousmane Toure, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Altin Ujkani, Sander Aske Granheim, and Johan Meyer expected to anchor the defence, the visitors will look to exploit any gaps left by the Sandefjord press. The two sides last met in competitive league action back in October 2020, when Sandefjord secured a 1-0 win.