Start vs Lillestrom Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 1 November 2026
🔊 Last season, Start and Lillestrom faced off in the First Division. Now, ten spots separate them in the Eliteserien standings: the visitors sit sixth and are juggling a Europa League campaign. Start are at the bottom of the table, fighting to avoid relegation with just six rounds remaining. Do Lillestrom have enough left in the tank to overcome opponents for whom every point is crucial?
Head-to-Head
Lillestrom saw off Start 3-1 in their most recent Eliteserien head-to-head. While both sides registered five shots on target apiece, the hosts enjoyed a clear edge in expected goals-1.72 to 0.67.
Across 29 head-to-head encounters, Lillestrom have claimed 15 wins, while Start have come out on top 9 times. The remaining 5 matches ended in draws. Notably, Start have secured 9 victories from 15 home games against Lillestrom, but have failed to win in any of their 14 away fixtures.
Head-to-head statistics Start - Lillestrom
Start Team Overview
Start edged out Sandefjord 1-0 in their previous Eliteserien fixture, despite having just 33% possession compared to their opponents’ 67%, and being outshot 12 to 18. Notably, the hosts managed both of their shots on target, while Sandefjord failed to register a single effort on goal.
Start are clinging to their Eliteserien status by a thread. The newly promoted side have picked up just 19 points and conceded 54 goals-more than any other team in the league. They trail Sandefjord, who occupy the safe 13th spot, by five points. Start managed to close that gap themselves last round, beating Sandefjord 1-0. The only goal came in the second half: substitute Eirik Schulze threaded a pass through the defense, and Håkon Lorentzen finished from a tight angle. Just a week earlier, Start had shipped six goals away to Molde, so keeping a clean sheet made this win all the more valuable.
Match Results: Start
Lillestrom Team Overview
In their most recent Norwegian Cup fixture, Lillestrom edged past Sogndal with a 2-1 victory. After a goalless first half, the hosts made their dominance count, outshooting their opponents 13-5 overall and 7-2 on target.
Lillestrom are feeling the strain of competing on two fronts this season. Back in December, Hans Erik Odegaard’s side lifted the Norwegian Cup while still a First Division club. That triumph earned Lillestrom a spot in the Europa League, where on October 22 they suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat at home to Real Sociedad. Just three days later, they bounced back with a 3-2 win over Brann. In the Eliteserien, the visitors have collected 39 points-just one shy of fifth place. On Wednesday, Lillestrom hosted Sogndal in the cup, meaning Sunday’s away fixture will be their fourth match in just 11 days.
Match Results: Lillestrom
Match Result Prediction
Lillestrom have suffered just one defeat in their last eight away fixtures. This season, they have picked up six wins and four losses on the road. Start, meanwhile, have lost five out of 12 home matches. There’s a twist in the head-to-head: Start have only lost once to Lillestrom at home in their last 12 meetings. A draw will be enough for the visitors. The pick: Lillestrom double chance (not to lose).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Start have failed to score in just 2 of their last 19 head-to-head clashes. Lillestrom have found the net in 8 of their last 9 meetings with this opponent. Both sides are currently prolific in attack but also vulnerable at the back. We expect goals from both teams. The pick is both teams to score.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely scorelines are: 1-1 (10.52%), 1-2 (8.61%), and 2-1 (7.87%). The 1-1 draw carries the highest probability.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Clashes between these two sides in Kristiansand rarely turn into high-scoring affairs. In eight of the last nine head-to-head meetings at Start’s ground, the teams have combined for fewer than four goals. Lillestrom have followed a similar pattern on the road: seven of their last eight away games have also seen under four goals. The main issue is in attack-Lillestrom have failed to score more than twice in any of their last 11 Eliteserien away fixtures. With this being their fourth match in 11 days, we expect Lillestrom to lack the energy to open up the scoreline. Our pick: under 3.5 total goals.
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