Start and Lillestrøm face each other in an official match of the 2025 First Division season. The game takes place at Sparebanken Sør Arena on Saturday, 26/07/2025, at 13:00 (UK Time).
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How Start arrives for the match
Start comes into the match having played 13 games in the First Division so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.92 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
Start's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the First Division, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.
The offense system of Start is led by Mathias Grundetjern as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tom Strannegard, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1.15 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 15 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.
How Lillestrøm arrives for the match
On the other hand, Lillestrøm comes into the match having played 13 games in the First Division so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.23 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 5 draws, and 0 losses.
Lillestrøm's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the First Division, averaging 2.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.15.
The offense system of Lillestrøm is led by Thomas Lehne Olsen as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Markus Seehusen Karlsbakk, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 0.54 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 0.54.
Both Teams in the Standings
To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lillestrøm |
20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 11 | +36 | 50 | 2.50 |
| 2 |
Start |
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 22 | +18 | 40 | 2.00 |
| 3 |
Sogndal |
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 30 | +7 | 34 | 1.70 |
| 4 |
Kongsvinger |
20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 32 | +10 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 5 |
Aalesund |
20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 36 | 29 | +7 | 32 | 1.60 |
| 6 |
Lyn |
20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 24 | +9 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 7 |
Egersund |
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 8 |
Ranheim |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 28 | 1.40 |
| 9 |
Åsane |
20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 31 | -5 | 24 | 1.20 |
| 10 |
Hødd |
20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 24 | 1.20 |
| 11 |
Raufoss |
20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 34 | -2 | 23 | 1.15 |
| 12 |
Odd |
20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 23 | 1.15 |
| 13 |
Moss |
20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30 | 42 | -12 | 22 | 1.10 |
| 14 |
Stabaek |
20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 37 | -12 | 16 | 0.80 |
| 15 |
Mjondalen |
20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 47 | -22 | 15 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Skeid |
20 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 37 | -14 | 11 | 0.55 |
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Data and Statistics for Start vs Lillestrøm
Check out the summary of team statistics with various relevant information to support your football prediction.
Home Team
Start
Norway - First Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
1.92 |
| Home | W D W L L |
1.67 |
| Away | D W W D D |
2.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 50% | 57% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 3.67 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.17 | 1.86 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 1.5 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 77% | 100% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 0% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 17% | 71% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 2.12 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.47 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Lillestrøm
Norway - First Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D W |
2.23 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.33 |
| Away | W D W D W |
2.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 62% | 67% | 57% |
| Goals | 2.69 | 1.83 | 3.43 |
| Scored | 2.15 | 1.5 | 2.71 |
| Conceded | 0.54 | 0.33 | 0.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 69% | 83% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 67% | 71% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.04 | 2 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.17 | 1.35 |
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Facts and Curiosities for Start vs Lillestrøm
The bookmakers place Lillestrøm as the favorite to win the match, with a 26% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
Start - 3.91.
Draw - 4.29.
Lillestrøm - 2.02.
The last match between the teams took place on 16/09/2018, in the Eliteserien, and Start won the match. The final score was 3-0.
