Lillestrom vs Start Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 11 April 2026
🔊 The Norwegian Championship is gaining momentum as we head into the fourth round of the tournament. We'll take a closer look at the match between Lillestrom and Start, which promises to be an exciting encounter. Who will walk away with the three points? Let's delve into it. Here's our prediction for the event.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 16 August 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Lillestrøm were the home side):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Lillestrøm and Start:
- 28 matches played;
- home wins: 14, away wins: 9, draws: 5;
- goals scored: 43 to 40;
- average first-half total: 1.32, second-half total: 1.64;
- average total goals per match: 2.96.
Head-to-head statistics Lillestrom - Start
Lillestrom Team Overview
The team's most recent official match was played on in the Eliteserien, featuring Molde as the home side and Lillestrom as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Lillestrom vs Molde):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
The team has made an impressive start to the season. They've managed to secure victories in the league and put up a fight in the Norwegian Cup, although they suffered a heavy defeat against Bodø/Glimt (0-4). In the league, they've won both of their matches, keeping a clean sheet in the latest one. So far, Lillestrøm are displaying quality, attacking football. The club thrives on desire and aggression, but the big question remains what we'll see from them over the longer term.
Match Results: Lillestrom
Start Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Eliteserien, where Sarpsborg hosted Start. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Start vs Sarpsborg):
- possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
The visitors, much like their opponents, have returned to the top tier, but they appear significantly less formidable. At times, the players lack the spark, and in other instances, they lack experience. The team has the potential to perform better, but they have yet to learn how to close out matches effectively. So far this season, they have managed only two draws and one loss, which is a modest record. Both draws ended 1-1, and they had opportunities to secure victories. However, poor finishing has been their downfall. We continue to watch closely.
Match Results: Start
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 28;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.32;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.61, while the visitors net 0.71.
First-Half Stats: Lillestrom (home) vs Start (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 2;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 2 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5).
- Lillestrom scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 9, draws - 5.
Statistics: Lillestrom vs Start
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
- wins: 2 vs 0;
- win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 9 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 4.
- Start won with a +2.5 handicap in last 13 games.
- Start won with a +2.5 handicap in last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.54, the guests - 1.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.96;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Lillestrom vs Start
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.5 vs 0.33;
- Lillestrom: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Start: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.8 (home - 3.25) vs 1.5 (away - 1).
- Lillestrom have scored under 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Start (Eliteserien).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Lillestrom vs Start
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Lillestrom at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Start away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Lillestrom at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Start away - 2 (33%).
- Lillestrom have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 home games against Start (Eliteserien).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and league standings, Lillestrøm appear more confident at the start of the season. The team plays an aggressive attacking style, consistently scoring over 1.5 goals per match. Meanwhile, Start struggle with converting chances and lack consistency in securing victories. However, both teams have the potential to find the net - a trend confirmed by their head-to-head encounters, which often feature goal exchanges. Therefore, a bet on both teams to score seems like a well-founded prediction based on the available data. We anticipate that the home side will win the match 2-1.No comments
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