Start vs Rosenborg Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 July 2026
π Start sit bottom of the table and are desperately fighting to escape the relegation zone, currently trailing safety by five points. Rosenborg, meanwhile, occupy the last safe spot just above them and hold only a narrow cushion over the drop, making every fixture a high-stakes affair. The hostsβ form is a major concern-just one win in their last ten competitive outings and persistent defensive frailties have left them vulnerable. Rosenborg, on the other hand, have shown greater consistency both in results and motivation, but their attacking output on the road has been limited by recent trends.
Head-to-Head
π Head-to-head stats for official meetings between Start and Rosenborg:
- They have faced off 26 times;
- The hosts have claimed 4 wins, while the visitors have come out on top 18 times, with 4 matches ending in a draw;
- Goals scored: 32 for Start, 59 for Rosenborg;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.46; in the second half: 2.04;
- Average total goals per match: 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Start - Rosenborg
Start Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Eliteserien, with Brann hosting Start. The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Hereβs a breakdown of the match statistics (Start vs Brann):
- Possession: 35% vs 65%;
- Corners: 3 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 13 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Start are enduring a tough stretch this season and remain stuck in the relegation zone. Over their last five official matches, the team have managed just one win while suffering four defeats, underlining their struggles to pick up points. In their previous ten outings, Start have recorded only a single victory, lost seven times, and drawn twice. Offensively, they average 1.2 goals per game, but their defense has been the leagueβs weakest conceding an average of 2.6 goals per match during this run. The motivation is clear: Start need points now if they are to close the gap to safety, but persistent defensive lapses continue to undermine their efforts, even on home turf.
Match Results: Start
Rosenborg Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eliteserien, taking on Rosenborg away from home. Kristiansund suffered a 3-0 defeat.
Hereβs how the stats broke down (Rosenborg vs Kristiansund):
- Possession: 70% vs 30%;
- Corners: 8 vs 7;
- Fouls committed: 14 vs 22;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 9 vs 2.
Rosenborg are currently fighting to avoid relegation, and their motivation in the league remains high, pushing them to stay focused even on the road. Over their last five competitive fixtures, Rosenborg have picked up two wins, one draw, and suffered two defeats; their form is inconsistent but not disastrous. Across ten recent matches, Rosenborg concede an average of 1.4 goals per game while scoring 1.2; over the course of the season, those numbers dip slightly to exactly 1 goal scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Away from home, they consistently struggle to convert chances: in fact, Rosenborg have failed to score more than once in each of their last six away matches.
Match Results: Rosenborg
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.46;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.65, while the visitors net 0.81.
First-Half Stats: Start (home) vs Rosenborg (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 2 (40%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 3 (60%) vs 4 (80%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 1.6 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 1.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9).
- Rosenborg conceded in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Rosenborg conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Eliteserien).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 18, draws - 4.
Statistics: Start vs Rosenborg
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 12;
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- win percentage: 8% vs 25%;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 7 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Start won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.23, the guests - 2.27;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Start vs Rosenborg
- average total in the tournament: 3.38 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.08 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.38 vs 0.33;
- Start: average total at home in the tournament - 1.2;
- Rosenborg: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 0).
- Start have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 games against Rosenborg.
- Start have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games against Rosenborg (Eliteserien).
- Start have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games against Rosenborg (Eliteserien).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 7 times.
Statistics: Start vs Rosenborg
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Start at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Rosenborg away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Start at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Rosenborg away - 0 (0%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (11/97, 11.3%), 2:0 (11/97, 11.3%), 2:1 (11/97, 11.3%);
- Start at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/5, 60%);
- Rosenborg away most often play: 2:0 (3/5, 60%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.67% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 9.46% (odds 9.5)
1:0 - 9.32% (odds 12)
β Editorial Prediction
This isnβt shaping up to be the most thrilling fixture, with both sides struggling through a disappointing season. The relegation battle rages on, making defensive discipline absolutely crucial. Rosenborg appear better equipped in this department, heading into the break in solid form. The hosts, meanwhile, remain unpredictable, and recent head-to-head trends suggest fans shouldnβt expect much in terms of entertainment. Our pick: Start Under 1.5 Team Total Goals.
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