NORWAY ELITESERIEN
13.09.2026 15:00
Referee: O. Nilsen
Start
Match Timeline
Brann
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
17'
Niklas Wassberg
Brann
🟨
26'
Leo Cornic
Brann
44'
Ousmane Diallo Toure · Assist: Erlend Segberg
Start
🔄
57'
Bård Finne ↔ Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Brann
🔄
57'
Niklas Wassberg ↔ Kristian Eriksen
Brann
🔄
63'
Nikolaos Koutsakos ↔ Jesper Cornelius
Start
🔄
76'
Hakon Lorentzen ↔ Eirik Schulze
Start
🔄
83'
Joachim Soltvedt ↔ Vetle Winger Dragsnes
Brann
🔄
83'
Ulrik Mathisen ↔ Julian Laegreid
Brann
🟨
86'
Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Brann
🔄
90+3'
Erlend Dahl Reitan ↔ Johan Meyer
Start
90+4'
Jesper Cornelius · Assist: Eirik Schulze
Start

Start vs Brann Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 66.6%
Odds 2.08
BTTS
Yes
Probability 75%
Odds 1.53
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 72%
Odds 1.59
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
66.6%
2.08
BTTS Yes
75%
1.53
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
72%
1.59
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
1.10
HT / FT Draw / Away
-
5.50
Correct Score 1-2
-
9.00
Probability Distribution
Start Win 28.9%
Draw 4.5%
Brann Win 66.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
Start1.27
Brann2.03
Recent Form (Last 5)
Start Start
WWDLW
31 GF / 57 GA
Brann Brann
WLDWL
63 GF / 47 GA
Key Stats
1.11
Average Goals Scored
2.03
2.04
Average Goals Conceded
1.52
15
BTTS Yes
26
16
Over 2.5
25
3.79
Shots on Goal
4.52

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Start Start 28 matches
Brann Brann 31 matches
Start Statistic Brann
6 Wins 13
5 Draws 6
17 Losses 12
31 Goals For 63
57 Goals Against 47
1.11 Avg Goals Scored 2.03
2.04 Avg Goals Conceded 1.52
15 BTTS Yes 26
26 Over 1.5 28
16 Over 2.5 25
9 Over 3.5 14
4 Clean Sheets 3
9 Failed To Score 3
3.79 Shots On Goal 4.52
13.68 Total Shots 11.16
4.05 Corners 6.04
42.8% Ball Possession 50.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Brann's more proactive style and Start's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Brann carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 7 with 26 points while Start sit 16 on 13, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Start have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Brann. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Start expected to line up in 3-5-2 and Brann in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Brann having the stronger overall control.

Start Analysis

Start approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 16 with 13 points from 19 matches. Across the season they have posted 3 wins, 4 draws, and 12 defeats, and the 20:41 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on J. Cornelius (4 goals), H. Lorentzen (3 goals), E. Segberg (2 goals), with creative support from H. Lorentzen (3 assists), E. Segberg (3 assists), Tom Strannegård (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Brann Analysis

From their first 19 matches, Brann have collected 26 points and now occupy 7 place in the table. Their overall return of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses with goals at 37:29 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by N. Holm (6 goals), K. Ingason (5 goals), K. Eriksen (4 goals), with creative support from U. Mathisen (5 assists), K. Eriksen (3 assists), K. Ingason (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 9 head-to-head meetings, Start won 0 times, Brann won 7 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 5:15 from Start's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 5 matches, with an average of 2.22 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (95.5%)
Predicted formations: Start 3-5-2 / Brann 4-3-3
Missing players: Start 4, Brann 7
H2H summary: Start wins 0, draws 2, Brann wins 7

Standings

Eliteserien
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 19 15 2 2 49:15 34 47
W W W W W
2 20 15 2 3 51:20 31 47
W D W L W
3 20 11 3 6 43:30 13 36
W W W W L
4 20 10 5 5 37:27 10 35
L L D L W
5 20 10 2 8 28:26 2 32
W W L D L
6 20 9 3 8 36:29 7 30
W W L W W
7 20 8 3 9 24:31 -7 27
D L W W W
8
Brann Away
20 8 2 10 37:31 6 26
L L D W W
9 20 6 7 7 23:26 -3 25
D D D L L
10 20 6 5 9 27:41 -14 23
L L D L D
11 20 6 4 10 33:42 -9 22
L D L D L
12 20 6 4 10 22:34 -12 22
W L L D W
13 19 5 5 9 16:24 -8 20
D D W L L
14 20 5 4 11 20:37 -17 19
L W D L W
15 20 3 9 8 31:45 -14 18
L W L D D
16
Start Home
20 4 4 12 22:41 -19 16
W L W L L
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