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Start vs Tromsø

Norwegian EliteserienFull time · 3 May 2026
Start

Start

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

Tromsø

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

Post-match recap

AI-written

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 form

Start drew 1-1 at home, extending their winless run to four matches. They generated 7.00 xG but conceded 7 goals across their last five outings, reflecting defensive fragility. The draw offered respite after consecutive defeats to Bodø/Glimt and HamKam, though their 15th-place position underscores deeper struggles. One goal scored matched their recent output inconsistency.

Tromsø form

Tromsø held Start to a 1-1 draw despite league-leading status. They maintained their 50% clean sheet rate and controlled possession effectively. The result followed a 3-1 victory over Sandefjord, keeping their unbeaten streak alive. Two goals across five matches reflected measured attacking; their defensive solidity remained intact with just one goal conceded in that span.