Viking U19 vs Start U19 - Match Preview (08.03.2025)

Preview of Viking U19 against Start U19 in the National U19 Champions League

Viking U19 hosts Start U19 for an exciting match in the National U19 Champions League at Lyse Arena in Stavanger. With both teams seeking their first victories of the season, this matchup will give us the opportunity to see if Viking can turn around their unfortunate start, or if Start can build on their recent points. Viking U19 has had a tough start to the tournament with two consecutive losses. They have scored a total of three goals but have conceded five, giving them an average of 2.5 goals conceded per game. Historically, they had a spectacular encounter with Start U19 last year, where they won 6-3 in Stavanger. They would love to repeat that result to secure three important points in the tournament. On the other hand, Start U19 comes off a draw in their only match so far this year, a 2-2 thriller away against Odd U19. Start showed great fighting spirit by coming back from being down 2-0 at halftime, which will boost their confidence going into this match. Start has yet to experience any winning feelings in their recent meetings against Viking, so they will be particularly eager to change that narrative. The history between the teams shows that Viking has often had the upper hand, with a memorable 6-3 victory away against Start in Kristiansand as recently as February 2024. Their second encounter in 2024 also ended with a clear Viking win, this time at home. Viking U19 needs to focus on stabilizing their defense while Start looks to capitalize on their chances, as we saw in their recent match against Odd. There is no doubt that this game at Lyse Arena will deliver excitement from start to finish. Both teams are chasing three points to climb up the group table, and this match could be a turning point for both Viking and Start in the season.