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Bottom club Start host mid-table Brann in an Eliteserien clash with contrasting stakes. This Start vs Brann prediction leans firmly toward the visitors, who sit ninth places and 13 points clear of their hosts in the standings.
Start remain rooted to 16th, winning just three of nineteen league games and shipping 41 goals along the way. Their recent form includes a home loss to Fredrikstad and a heavy defeat away at Viking, and their defense continues to leak goals at an alarming 2.16 per game. Multiple injuries in defense and midfield only deepen their troubles.
Brann, despite inconsistent Eliteserien form, arrive with European experience from their Conference League campaign and a healthier points-per-game rate of 1.37. Their attack has scored 37 goals this season, and they beat Start 2-1 in the reverse fixture back in July.
With Start failing to score in six of nineteen matches and Brann capable of scoring freely, an away win look the most probable outcome. Expect goals at both ends given Start's leaky defense, but Brann's superior quality and recent head-to-head edge make them the safer pick in this Eliteserien preview.
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2026 Season
Last 9 head-to-head matchups
The sole meeting within the last two years came on 2026-07-12, when Brann won 2-1 as the away side, continuing...
The sole meeting within the last two years came on 2026-07-12, when Brann won 2-1 as the away side, continuing their recent dominance in this fixture. Historical results stretching back further show Brann rarely losing to Start, with draws in 2020 the only blemishes on an otherwise strong record for the away side. That pattern of Brann success on the road looks set to continue given the current form gap between these two clubs.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsEliteserien matches highlighted
13 of 15 in Eliteserien
Form Rating
3/10
Start sit bottom-half at 16th with just three wins from nineteen games, a win rate...
Start sit bottom-half at 16th with just three wins from nineteen games, a win rate of only 15.8%. Their recent run shows one win in five, including a home defeat to KFUM Oslo followed by heavy losses to Aalesund and Fredrikstad. Defensively they've been porous, conceding 2.16 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet all season. Injuries to Norheim, Tonnesen, and Lien further weaken an already stretched squad. Attacking output has been sporadic — six games without scoring — though their 4-1 win over KFUM Oslo shows flashes of quality going forward. Facing a much stronger side gives Start little margin for error here.
7 of 15 in Eliteserien
Form Rating
6.3/10
Brann sit seventh with 26 points from nineteen games, a healthier 1.37 points-per-game average built...
Brann sit seventh with 26 points from nineteen games, a healthier 1.37 points-per-game average built on balanced attack and defense. Their recent form is mixed, with a loss to Lillestrom and a draw against Sandefjord in Eliteserien, but their European exploits in the Conference League show real quality, including wins over Apollon Limassol and Universitatea Cluj. They've scored 37 goals this season at nearly two per game. Several injuries, including Gudmundsson and Opsahl, could test squad depth, but Brann's overall class and superior away record against relegation-threatened sides make them clear favorites in this matchup.
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Start vs Brann - Match Analysis
Brann sit nine places higher in the table with a points-per-game advantage of 0.69 over Start. Their attack averages nearly two goals per game compared to Start's leaky defense conceding over two per game. Brann also won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier this season, reinforcing their edge. Start's injury list and poor home form this season further tilt the match firmly in Brann's favor heading into this fixture.
Draw No Bet: Brann is a strong alternative, offering protection against a surprise draw while still capturing the visitors' form advantage. Over 2.5 Goals also looks appealing given the combined goals-per-game rate of 3.0 this season, reflecting Start's defensive frailties and Brann's attacking threat. Both markets provide solid value alongside backing Brann outright to win this Eliteserien fixture.
Start are fighting for survival at the bottom of Eliteserien, sitting 16th and facing likely relegation without a dramatic turnaround. Brann, meanwhile, are competing in mid-table with ambitions of climbing toward European qualification places. While Start desperately need points to close the gap on safety, Brann can afford a more comfortable approach, though a win would boost their own European qualification hopes significantly.
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