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Start vs Tromsø

Norwegian EliteserienFull time · 3 May 2026
Start

Start

Drew · xG 1.19LWLLDLast 5
Full time
1 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Jens Hjertø-Dahl 33' · ⚽ Erlend Segberg 75'

Tromsø

Drew · xG 0.60DDLWDLast 5
Tromsø
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ STA · last goal · 75'
60
40
STA · 1.19 xG0.60 xG · TRO
Match StoryFull breakdown

Start 1–1 Tromsø

Start and Tromsø shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw that did neither side particular favours in the context of a Norwegian Eliteserien season that is already proving fiercely competitive at the top.

Norwegian EliteserienSun 3 May, 16:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Tromsø end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionNorwegian Eliteserien
First Goal
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
33'⚽
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
Tobias GuddalAssist: Tobias Guddal
Match Report
Start 1-1 Tromsø: A Point Each as Eliteserien's Early-Season Picture Stays Tight
ESElena Santos

Start 1-1 Tromsø: A Point Each as Eliteserien's Early-Season Picture Stays Tight

Start and Tromsø shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw that did neither side particular favours in the context of a Norwegian Eliteserien season that is already proving fiercely competitive at the top.

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Key Events
  1. 23'
    StartM. UglandM. Ugland
    Foul
  2. 26'
    Start
    Argument
  3. 33'
    TromsøJens Hjertø-DahlJens Hjertø-Dahl
  4. 33'
    TromsøJens Hjertø-DahlJens Hjertø-Dahl
    assist: Tobias Guddal
  5. 46'
    StartErlend SegbergErlend Segberg
    Foul
  6. 58'
    TromsøDaniel BrautDaniel Braut
    off: Troy Engseth Nyhammer
  7. 69'
    StartJ. AmpofoJ. Ampofo
    off: J. Cornelius
  8. 69'
    StartF. PålerudF. Pålerud
    off: S. Griesbeck
  9. 75'
    TromsøIsak VådebuIsak Vådebu
    off: Leo Cornic
  10. 75'
    StartErlend SegbergErlend Segberg
    assist: T. Strannegård
  11. 77'
    StartS. MvouéS. Mvoué
    off: E. Schulze
  12. 77'
    StartMarkus SoometsMarkus Soomets
    off: M. Ugland
  13. 86'
    TromsøSander InnværSander Innvær
    off: Alexander Thongla-Iad Warneryd
  14. 89'
    StartJohn NorheimJohn Norheim
    off: H. Lorentzen
  15. 90+2'
    TromsøIsak VådebuIsak Vådebu
    Foul
  16. 90+4'
    StartErlend Dahl ReitanErlend Dahl Reitan
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Start 1.19 xGTromsø 0.60 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Norwegian Eliteserien standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Viking1090127
2Tromsø1374225
3Bodø / Glimt1172223
4Lillestrøm1161419
5Molde1161419
6HamKam1052317
7Sarpsborg 081142514
8Sandefjord1142514
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Start vs Tromsø?

The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.

When did Start vs Tromsø take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Start and Tromsø drew 1-1 in their Norwegian Eliteserien meeting. Our model favoured a Tromsø win at 41% probability, but the pick missed as the sides shared the spoils. Both teams found the net, consistent with Start's recent form where both sides scored in 60% of their last five matches and Tromsø's 67% BTTS rate. Start remain winless in their last five outings, while Tromsø had won two of their previous four. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The draw preserved Tromsø's top position but represented a missed chance to extend their lead. Start gained a point that halted immediate momentum loss but left them 15th, five points adrift of safety. Tromsø's 1W-1D-0L form in their last five suggested they were consolidating rather than accelerating; Start's continued struggles indicated relegation pressure mounting despite the home result.

Start v Tromsø · Norwegian Eliteserien · 03/05/2026, 16:00:00