Start vs Tromsø preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Sparebanken Sør Arena Sun, 3 May - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
Start Start
Tromsø Tromsø
KICKOFF : Sun, 3 May - 3:00 PM
Round 7 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Eliteserien regular season clash at Sparebanken Sør Arena, bottom-dwelling Start hosts league leaders Tromsø. Start languishes in 15th place with a modest power score of 14.66, while Tromsø boasts a commanding 35.82, translating to a 21.2-point advantage that underscores their dominance. Form metrics further highlight the disparity, as Tromsø's 28.72 eclipses Start's 9.33, signaling sustained momentum for the visitors. This matchup pits a struggling side against the table toppers, where Tromsø's superior standing could exploit Start's vulnerabilities. Without recent outing details, focus shifts to overall capabilities, with set-piece data unavailable due to lacking xG metrics and low-confidence proxies. The power gap suggests Tromsø's structural edge will test Start's resolve at home.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Tromsø enjoys a 21.2-point power advantage over Start, positioning them as the clearly stronger team.
  • Form: Tromsø's form score stands at 28.72, far surpassing Start's 9.33.
  • Squad: League standings place Tromsø first and Start 15th, reflecting squad quality differences.
  • Efficiency: No efficiency data provided for either team.
  • Transition: Transition metrics unavailable in current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece performance data absent due to unavailable xG and low-confidence proxies.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables not accessible for this fixture.
  • Market: Start 22% (Δ+0%) | Draw 25.5% (Δ+0%) | Tromsø 52.5% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Start A. Karadas
A. Karadas
VS
Tromsø J. Vik
J. Vik
0.57
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.36
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bodø / Glimt Rank: D
HamKam Rank: L
Molde Rank: D
Lillestrøm Rank: L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: D
Aalesund Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brann Rank: D
Sandefjord Rank: W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: W
Lillestrøm Rank: D
Kristiansund Rank: W
Rosenborg Rank: W
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 7 - 7
7
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Start
21.95%
Draw
25.51%
Away Tromsø
52.54%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
14.66
35.82
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Start
Tromsø
Power Score
14.66
35.82
League Position
15
1
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Start — Opponent-weighted form score
Tromsø — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Start Tromsø

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 20 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Start Start Home
20 matches
Tromsø Tromsø Away
Match Record
6
Wins
7
7
Draws
7
7
Losses
6
Goals
28
Goals Scored
32
32
Goals Conceded
28
-4
Goal Difference
+4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-27T01:21:38+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 03, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 7 · Regular Season
Stadium
Sparebanken Sør Arena
Capacity
14563
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Jacob Pryts Larsen
Jacob Pryts Larsen Goalkeeper
38
Jasper Silva Torkildsen
Jasper Silva Torkildsen Goalkeeper
24
Storm Kolbjörnsen
Storm Kolbjörnsen Goalkeeper
13
Sebastian Griesbeck
Sebastian Griesbeck Defender
6
John Olav Norheim
John Olav Norheim Defender
29
Erlend Dahl Reitan
Erlend Dahl Reitan Defender
2
Fredrik Mani Pålerud
Fredrik Mani Pålerud Defender
19
Kristoffer Tønnessen
Kristoffer Tønnessen Defender
3
Altin Ujkani
Altin Ujkani Defender
27
Ousmane Diallo Toure
Ousmane Diallo Toure Defender
5
Omar Jebali
Omar Jebali Defender
4
Johan Meyer
Johan Meyer Defender
14
Markus Soomets
Markus Soomets Midfielder
11
Eirik Schulze
Eirik Schulze Midfielder
23
Erlend Segberg
Erlend Segberg Midfielder
18
Mikael Ugland
Mikael Ugland Midfielder
10
Steve Regis Mvoue
Steve Regis Mvoue Midfielder
16
Tom Strannegard
Tom Strannegard Midfielder
30
Lukas Hjelleset Gausdal
Lukas Hjelleset Gausdal Midfielder
20
Håkon Lorentzen
Håkon Lorentzen Attacker
22
James Ampofo
James Ampofo Attacker
34
Alexander Figueiredo Gurendal
Alexander Figueiredo Gurendal Attacker
17
Jesper Cornelius
Jesper Cornelius Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Jakob Haugaard
Jakob Haugaard Goalkeeper
12
Ole Kristian Gjefle Lauvli
Ole Kristian Gjefle Lauvli Goalkeeper
50
Abderrahmane Sarr
Abderrahmane Sarr Goalkeeper
24
Jens Berland Husebø
Jens Berland Husebø Defender
2
Leo Erik Jean Cornic
Leo Erik Jean Cornic Defender
4
Vetle Skjærvik
Vetle Skjærvik Defender
30
Isak Vådebu
Isak Vådebu Defender
21
Tobias Kvalvågnes Guddal
Tobias Kvalvågnes Guddal Defender
37
Sander Håvik Innvær
Sander Håvik Innvær Defender
3
Mathias Tønnessen
Mathias Tønnessen Defender
25
Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh
Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh Defender
27
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen Defender
11
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen Midfielder
5
David Edvardsson
David Edvardsson Midfielder
8
Jesper Andreas Grundt
Jesper Andreas Grundt Midfielder
22
Heine Larsen
Heine Larsen Midfielder
6
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
Jens Hjertø-Dahl Midfielder
10
Troy Engseth Nyhammer
Troy Engseth Nyhammer Midfielder
29
Alexander Warneryd
Alexander Warneryd Midfielder
92
Johan Solstad-Nøis
Johan Solstad-Nøis Midfielder
7
Lars Olden Larsen
Lars Olden Larsen Attacker
15
Viktor Ekblom
Viktor Ekblom Attacker
9
Daniel Braut
Daniel Braut Attacker

CONCLUSION

Tromsø arrives as overwhelming favorites, leveraging their top-table position and superior power and form scores against a Start team mired in the relegation zone. The 21.2-point gulf in capabilities points to a one-sided affair, where the visitors' momentum could overwhelm the hosts' home advantage. Lacking granular stats on efficiency, transitions, or set pieces, the narrative hinges on established hierarchies. Start must summon a defensive masterclass, but Tromsø's pedigree suggests they dictate terms and secure a routine victory in this Eliteserien encounter.