Start and Tromso face each other in an official match of the 2026 Eliteserien season. The game takes place at Sparebanken Sør Arena on Sunday, 03/05/2026, at 16:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Start vs Tromsø, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Start vs Tromso

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Tromso Win

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Start to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Start vs Tromso match is Start to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Start, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Tromso, who have had their share of struggles of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Tromso to win

Start vs Tromso is a tough match to call, with both teams looking so comparable in our evaluations. But despite the disadvantage of being the away side, we are picking Tromso to win on the 1X2 market.

We find Tromso's odds to win outright to be quite good value as the away side. Their away numbers suggest they have the ability to pull off a surprise at Sparebanken Sør Arena.

Start preview

Start comes into the match having played 6 games in the Eliteserien so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Start's attack has scored 5 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Eliteserien, averaging 0.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.83.

The offence system of Start is led by Jesper Cornelius as the top scorer of the season. The danish midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tom Strannegard, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.

Tromsø preview

On the other hand, Tromso comes into the match having played 8 games in the Eliteserien so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.38 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Tromso's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Eliteserien, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.75.

The offence system of Tromso is led by Jens Hjertø-Dahl as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ruben Yttergård Jenssen, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.

Head to head: Start vs Tromso

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Start

Norway - Eliteserien

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L D

0.4

Home D D W W W

2.2

Away L L L D L

0.2

Away Team

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Tromso

Norway - Eliteserien

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W D W

2

Home L W D W W

2

Away W W W L W

2.4

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Published on 30 April 2026, at 20:01 Last updated on 30 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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