Come 03.05.2026, the Norwegian Eliteserien will light up as Tromso takes on Start. With both teams closely matched, Tromso slightly leads the predictions. Don’t miss our expert analysis and comprehensive match preview. Make sure to read our prediction before placing your bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tromso | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14/2 | 19 |
| 2 | Viking | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16/6 | 15 |
| 3 | Lillestrom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9/4 | 13 |
| 14 | Brann | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11/11 | 4 |
| 15 | Start | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5/10 | 3 |
| 16 | Aalesund | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7/13 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Start vs Tromso
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x 2Start vs Tromso Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Tromso | Start | 27.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| NM Cupen | Start | Tromso | 12.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Start | 21.10.2018 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Tromso | 11.03.2018 | 4-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Tromso | 16.10.2016 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Start | 18.03.2016 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Start | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tromso | Start | 27.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Aalesund | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Start | 15.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sandefjord | Start | 08.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bryne | Start | 28.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rosenborg | Start | 24.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Sandefjord | 26.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Tromso | 19.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Lillestrom | 15.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Kristiansund BK | 11.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Rosenborg | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tromso | Start | 27.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Tromso | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Fredrikstad | 15.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| NM Cupen | KFUM Oslo | Tromso | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tromso | Lillestrom | 27.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Start VS Tromso
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Start vs Tromso
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Start vs Tromso
htmlSome matches feel inevitable before a ball is kicked. This is one of them.
Tromso arrive at Start's ground as the runaway leaders of the Norwegian Eliteserien. Seven games played, 19 points, 14 goals scored, and just two conceded. That is not a hot streak. That is a statement.
Start, meanwhile, sit 15th with only three points from six games. They've let in ten goals already. The gap between these two sides right now is genuinely alarming.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that home advantage will somehow level this. Start have lost to Ham-Kam, Lillestrom, and KFUM Oslo in recent weeks. Their only Eliteserien point at home this season came in a 1-1 draw with Aalesund. This is a team in real trouble.
Here's what you need to watch for — Tromso's attacking trio is operating at a different level entirely. J. Hjertø-Dahl has four goals in just five appearances. R. Jenssen already has three assists from six games. These are elite numbers for this division, and Start have shown zero ability to keep clean sheets so far.
The surprising stat that casual fans will miss? In their last four Eliteserien fixtures, Tromso have scored at least two goals every single time. Start's defence has shipped three or more goals twice in their last four league outings. When these trends collide, the math points in one clear direction.
Tactically, this looks like a mismatch in midfield. Jenssen pulling strings from deep against a Start side that has already collected bookings from multiple players this season. Physical midfield battles suit Tromso, not the hosts. Expect Jenssen to keep dictating tempo throughout.
Now, the betting angle. Tromso at 1.83 looks solid, but the real value here sits in the goals markets. Both teams to score? I'd lean no, given how dominant Tromso have been defensively this season. The Tromso Asian handicap and over 2.5 goals both carry genuine appeal here.
My bold prediction — Hjertø-Dahl gets on the scoresheet, Tromso win 3-0, and Start's defensive misery continues deep into the second half.
Sunday evening in Kristiansand. Tromso are coming. Brace yourself.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Pryts | Denmark | 27 | 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 | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Gausdal | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Haugaard | Denmark | 34 | Goalkeeper | 199 | 87 |
| R. Jenssen | Norway | 38 | Midfielder | 173 | 71 |
| L. Olden Larsen | Norway | 27 | Attacker | 175 | 74 |
| O. Lauvli | Norway | 31 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 82 |
| L. Cornic | Norway | 25 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| J. Husebø | Norway | 27 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| D. Edvardsson | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Skjærvik | Norway | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Viktor Ekblom | Sweden | 27 | Attacker | ||
| I. Vådebu | Norway | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Guddal | Norway | 23 | Defender | 201 | 88 |
| H. Larsen | Norway | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Braut | Norway | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Innvær | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Nyhammer | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hjertø-Dahl | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Warneryd | Sweden | 20 | Defender | 174 | n/a |
| A. Kinteh | Gambia | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Solstad-Nøis | Norway | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mikkelsen | Norway | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Start vs Tromso match odds
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