On 12.07.2026, the Norwegian Eliteserien offers a thrilling match as Brann faces off against Start. With both teams geared up, Brann is predicted to leverage their higher skill level and tactical knowledge. Read our detailed predictions, including tactical analysis and betting tips, to confidently back Brann.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15/20 | 14 |
| 11 | Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24/20 | 13 |
| 12 | KFUM Oslo | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12/17 | 12 |
| 14 | Kristiansund BK | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11/18 | 11 |
| 15 | Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9/18 | 9 |
| 16 | Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13/28 | 7 |
Key Player Statistics: Brann vs Start
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x 1 x 3 x 1 x 1 x 4Brann vs Start Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Brann | Start | 04.08.2022 | 1-0 |
| 1. Division | Start | Brann | 07.07.2022 | 0-2 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Brann | 09.12.2020 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Start | 19.07.2020 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Start | 06.08.2018 | 4-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Brann | 12.05.2018 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Brann | 30.10.2016 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Start | 07.05.2016 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Brann | Kristiansund BK | 03.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Aarhus Fremad | Brann | 26.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 29.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Bodo/Glimt | Brann | 24.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Aalesund | Brann | 20.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | KFUM Oslo | 16.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| NM Cupen | Bodo/Glimt | Brann | 09.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Fredrikstad | 02.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Brann | 29.04.2026 | 0-5 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Brann | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Bodo/Glimt | Start | 04.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Start | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Valerenga | 25.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Bodo/Glimt | 20.05.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Start | 16.05.2026 | 6-3 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Tromso | 03.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Bodo/Glimt | Start | 30.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Eliteserien | Ham-Kam | Start | 26.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Molde | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Start | 11.04.2026 | 3-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Brann VS Start
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Brann vs Start
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Brann vs Start
This one matters more than the table might suggest. Brann are sitting mid-table at 11th, but they have the firepower and the home advantage to make life very uncomfortable for a struggling Start side that desperately needs points. With Start rooted at 16th and just 7 points from 12 games, this could be a pivotal moment in their survival battle. Miss it at your peril.
Let's start with the form, because it tells a brutal story. Brann have been erratic but dangerous, beating Fredrikstad 3-1 and hammering Tromsø 5-0 away from home in recent weeks. Their 24 goals scored in 12 league games shows there is real attacking threat here. Start, meanwhile, have shipped 28 goals in the same period. That's the worst defensive record in this fixture, and it's a glaring red flag.
Here's what you need to watch for — and this is something casual fans will completely miss. Start's disciplinary record is a ticking bomb. E. Reitan sits on four yellow cards, O. Toure has already seen red once this season, and E. Segberg carries three yellows while also being their main creator with two assists. If any of those players pick up a card early, Start's already fragile structure collapses. Brann will press high and force exactly those kinds of desperate challenges.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Brann's inconsistency makes this a tricky pick. Yes, they lost to Sarpsborg and Tromsø recently, but those came after a 5-0 demolition on the road. At home, with their crowd behind them, this feels like a completely different animal. N. Holm and K. Ingason both sit on four league goals each, and U. Mathisen pulling strings with four assists is a combination that Start simply cannot handle based on what the numbers show.
The head-to-head record adds another layer of confidence. Brann have won five of the last eight meetings, including a stunning 4-1 home victory back in 2018. Start have not beaten Brann in any of the recent competitive clashes. History is firmly on the home side's colours here.
From a betting perspective, the odds are speaking loudly. Brann at 1.36 reflects the reality, but the real value sits in the goals markets. With Start conceding 28 in 12 and Brann scoring 24, over 2.5 goals looks like the sharpest play on the card. I'd also be seriously looking at a Start player yellow card — given Reitan and Segberg's disciplinary records against a pressing Brann side, that market feels underpriced.
My bold prediction: Brann win 3-1, with at least one Start player booked in what becomes an increasingly frustrated second half from the visitors.
Saturday nights in Bergen can get loud. This one has all the ingredients to be very loud indeed.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Þorsteinsson | Iceland | 27 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| J. Sørensen | Denmark | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 77 |
| F. Myhre | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| B. Finne | Norway | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 70 |
| V. Dragsnes | Norway | 32 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| F. Knudsen | Norway | 29 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| T. Pedersen | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dyngeland | Norway | 30 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 71 |
| J. Soltvedt | Norway | 30 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| U. Mathisen | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| K. Eriksen | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| N. Holm | Norway | 25 | Attacker | 186 | 87 |
| D. De Roeve | Belgium | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Haaland | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Holten | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Hellan | Norway | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Klausen | Norway | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Eikrem | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Lægreid | Norway | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Boakye | Ghana | 20 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Pryts | Denmark | 28 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 88 kg |
| S. Griesbeck | Germany | 35 | Midfielder | 190 cm | 89 kg |
| E. Reitan | Norway | 28 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| E. Segberg | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Ugland | Norway | 26 | Defender | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| K. Tønnessen | Norway | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Schulze | Norway | 33 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 77 kg |
| J. Norheim | Norway | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mvoué | Cameroon | 24 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 73 kg |
| H. Lorentzen | Norway | 28 | Attacker | 185 cm | 81 kg |
| A. Ujkani | Norway | 26 | Defender | 176 cm | 75 kg |
| M. Soomets | Estonia | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| T. Strannegård | Sweden | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| O. Toure | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Strand-Kolbjørnsen | Norway | 22 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 81 kg |
| O. Jebali | Tunisia | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dashaev | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Nordal | Norway | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Cornelius | Denmark | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Gausdal | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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