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Start vs Tromso: Hosts Seek Home Respite Against League Leaders
In this Eliteserien clash, Start, still searching for their first win of the season, host a formidable Tromso side. The visitors have been dominant, especially on the road, and will look to continue their impressive form against a Start team that has struggled to convert chances and shore up their defence.
This fixture presents a classic clash of styles and form. Tromso, with their superior possession, passing accuracy, and goal-scoring ability, will likely aim to set a high tempo and exploit Start's defensive frailties. Expect Tromso to use wide overloads and quick transitions to break down the home side. Start, on the other hand, have averaged only 0.7 goals per game and struggled with possession away from home. They've shown some resilience at home, managing to draw both matches, but their ability to contain Tromso's potent attack will be severely tested. Their defensive shape and ability to win the second ball will be crucial if they are to gain any positive result.
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Key points
- • Tromso have won 75% of their league games this season, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded.
- • Start remain winless, with their defence leaking 2.1 goals per game on average.
- • Tromso boast a perfect away record this season, winning both matches played on the road.
AI Prediction
Tromso's overwhelming league form and superior statistics, particularly their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity, make them strong favourites. While Start have been tougher to beat at home, their lack of goals and recent defensive collapse are significant concerns. The odds reflect Tromso's dominance, and their perfect away record suggests they'll continue their winning ways here. Given both teams' recent scoring and conceding patterns, goals at both ends seem likely in what could be a relatively open contest.
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H2H
Team recent
Start Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Bodo/Glimt | 0 - 5 | |||||
AWAY | Ham-Kam | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Molde | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Lillestrom | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Aalesund | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | KFUM Oslo | 0 - 2 |
Start have endured a difficult start to the Eliteserien campaign, remaining winless after seven games. Their overall record shows a concerning tendency to concede heavily, averaging 2.1 goals against per match. While their home form has been more resilient, with two draws and no losses, they've only managed to score one goal per game in those fixtures, highlighting their offensive struggles. Recent results mirror the season's trend, with two losses and a draw in their last three, conceding an average of 2.7 goals. Their last outing was particularly grim, a heavy 5-0 defeat where they struggled to retain possession and generate any meaningful threat.
Tromso Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Brann | 0 - 5 | |||||
HOME | Sandefjord | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Lillestrom | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Kristiansund BK | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Rosenborg | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Brann | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Fredrikstad | 4 - 0 |
Tromso, in stark contrast, have been the league's standout performers, boasting an impressive 75% win rate overall. Their attacking prowess is evident, netting 1.8 goals per game, while their defence has been remarkably solid, conceding less than a goal on average. This strength is even more pronounced in their home matches, but their away record is equally striking – two wins from two, scoring 1.5 and conceding just 0.5. Their recent form is also strong, with two wins in their last three, despite a heavy defeat in their most recent match where they conceded five. However, that loss was an anomaly, and they'll be keen to bounce back with their typically efficient performance.
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Start
(5-3-2)
Tromso
(5-3-2)
