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Aalesund vs Start Prediction, Tips & Odds

Aalesund vs Start

EliteserienRegular Season - 20
Aalesund
#15 · Eliteserien
WLWDL
2 - 0
Color Line Stadion
Referee: J. Haugen
Start
#16 · Eliteserien
LWWLW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.45
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.42 (implied 70.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 72.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.37). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.9% vs 70.4%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Aalesund to win against Start, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Aalesund currently sits in 15th place in the Eliteserien standings, having garnered 15 points from 17 matches with a record of 2 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of -14 reflects some defensive struggles, but their ability to score 27 goals suggests they can find the net against weaker opposition. On the other hand, Start is at the bottom of the table in 16th place, accumulating only 10 points from their 17 games, with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses. With a goal difference of -22, they have conceded 38 goals while only managing to score 16. Their recent form, which shows just one win in their last five matches, further illustrates the challenges they are facing this season. The model indicates a win probability of 55% for Aalesund, with 25% for a draw and 20% for a Start victory. One key market percentage to consider is Aalesund's likelihood of scoring two or more goals. However, Aalesund's inconsistent form, reflected in their last five matches, could pose a risk if they fail to convert their chances. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction methodology, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Aalesund Win48%2.13
Draw21%3.76
Start Win31%2.95
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4266.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4866.1%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Aalesund 1-1 Start
7.4913.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Aalesund -0.5
2.1142%

Aalesund have been the stronger side, winning 34% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.49
13.4%
2-1
8.38
12.0%
1-2
9.96
10.2%
2-2
10.33
9.8%
1-0
11.01
9.2%
2-0
12.63
8.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Aalesund
-0.0
1.60
Start
+0.0
2.29
Aalesund
-0.3
1.85
Start
+0.3
2.60
Aalesund
-0.5
2.11
Start
+0.5
2.74
Aalesund
-1.5
3.75
Start
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Aalesund are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Aalesund vs Start
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.153.852.901.482.601.402.65
Marathonbet
2.093.803.021.442.451.422.61
Betfair
2.103.902.881.442.701.402.88
Pinnacle
2.153.993.151.522.61
SBO
2.143.212.69
William Hill
2.103.602.901.402.62
Bet365
2.103.903.001.502.501.442.62
1xBet
2.143.893.091.442.451.422.66
Unibet
2.203.702.881.492.401.452.50
Betano
2.103.853.001.502.501.452.57
Superbet
2.203.702.921.472.571.422.67
BetVictor
2.053.703.001.472.501.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAalesund or Draw
69%1.36
12Aalesund or Start
79%1.24
X2Draw or Start
52%1.67

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Aalesund leads 5-3)
5 Aalesund2 Draw3 Start
21 Mar
Start
1-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
Aug 25
Start
3-1
Aalesund
1. Division
May 25
Aalesund
1-1
Start
1. Division
Oct 24
Aalesund
3-1
Start
1. Division
Apr 24
Start
1-3
Aalesund
1. Division
Nov 21
Aalesund
3-2
Start
1. Division
May 21
Start
2-0
Aalesund
1. Division
Aug 20
Start
1-0
Aalesund
Eliteserien
Jul 20
Aalesund
3-2
Start
Eliteserien
Oct 19
Aalesund
2-1
Start
1. Division

In the last 10 matches between Aalesund and Start, Aalesund has won 5 times, Start has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several close matches, including three games ending 1-1. Aalesund has outperformed Start in recent encounters, securing victories with margins such as 3-1 and 3-2, but Start has also claimed notable wins, including a 3-1 result of their own. The most recent match ended in a draw, highlighting the ongoing balance in their head-to-head history.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
19152249153447
WWWWW
2
Viking
19142343192444
DWLWW
3
Tromso
19105434221235
LDLWW
4
Molde
1910363829933
WWWLD
5
Lillestrom
199282626029
WLDLL
6
Rosenborg
198383126527
WLWWL
14
KFUM Oslo
1954102033-1319
LLDWW
15
Aalesund
193973043-1318
WLDDL
16
Start
1934122041-2113
LWLLW

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AalesundHome
2W6D3L
11 playedGF 22 · GA 261.09 pts/game
StartAway
1W1D8L
10 playedGF 10 · GA 260.40 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AalesundStart
2.16Goals p.g.1.29
1.91Goals conceded p.g.1.94
19%Clean sheets16%
34%Win rate29%
4.06Avg goals in match3.23
1.62xG per game1.47
-0.69xGA per game-1.03
43%Possession %41%
5.1Shots on target / game3.6
5.6Corners per game3.8
Aalesund
Recent Form

Aalesund have won 5 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include beat Start 2-0 and drew with Valerenga 5-5.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 8D 13L from the last 32 games (34% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AalesundAll competitions
04 Sept
Aalesund
2-0
Start
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Viking
2-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
22 Aug
Langevag
0-13
Aalesund
NM Cupen
16 Aug
Aalesund
5-5
Valerenga
Eliteserien
02 Aug
Aalesund
2-6
Tromso
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Aalesund
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
11
Win
34%
8
Draw
25%
13
Lost
41%
Start
Recent Form

Start have won 4 of their last 20 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 13. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Start 2-0 and beat Flekkefjord 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 6D 16L from the last 31 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: StartAll competitions
04 Sept
Aalesund
2-0
Start
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Start
4-1
KFUM Oslo
Eliteserien
22 Aug
Flekkefjord
1-2
Start
NM Cupen
01 Aug
Start
0-3
Viking
Eliteserien
25 Jul
Kristiansund BK
1-2
Start
Eliteserien
18 Jul
Start
0-3
Rosenborg
Eliteserien
9
Win
29%
6
Draw
19%
16
Lost
52%

Lineups

Confirmed

Aalesund5-3-2Confirmed

28D. MbackeDEF
7K. NessøDEF
14U. CharlesDEF
3Ó. GuðmundssonDEF
2M. AndresenDEF
8I. SkotheimFWD
27H. M. ReedFWD
1Luca PodlechGK
19S. KartumMID
18E. HagenMID
21M. ChristensenMID
4S. HaramDEF
22E. EngqvistDEF
45P. AuklandDEF
16J. ØrsahlDEF
17E. MyrlidFWD
30S. K. KnutsenFWD
26T. LarsenGK
38T. LeikangerMID
15E. OsenbrochMID

Start5-3-2Confirmed

12D. DashaevDEF
28J. HusebøDEF
3A. UjkaniDEF
27O. ToureDEF
29E. ReitanDEF
9N. KoutsakosFWD
17J. CorneliusFWD
45F. ManojlovićGK
10S. MvouéMID
23E. SegbergMID
11E. SchulzeMID
4J. MeyerDEF
2F. PålerudDEF
5S. GranheimDEF
20H. LorentzenFWD
8N. JojićFWD
24S. Strand-KolbjørnsenGK
13S. GriesbeckMID
18M. UglandMID
35S. SamuyiwaMID

Unavailable Players

10 players

Aalesund7

A. Kjelsen
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
D. Johannsson
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
H. Hammer
Missing FixtureInjury
I. Djantou
Missing FixtureInactive
J. Seehusen
Missing FixtureInjury
M. Kristensen
Missing FixtureInjury
P. Ngongo
Missing FixtureSurgery

Start3

F. Lien
Missing FixtureFoot Injury
J. Norheim
Missing FixtureArm Injury
K. Tonnesen
Missing FixtureLeg Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.48 (66.1%)
Both Teams Score1.42 (66.9%)
Value Bets
Aalesund Win2.13 (48.2%)
Start Win2.95 (30.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.53 (33.9%)
BTTS No2.65 (33.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.76 (21.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Haugen has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by J. Haugen to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Aalesund have averaged 5.6 corners per match at home; Start 3.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Aalesund have generated 1.62 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 34% of them. They put 5.1 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Aalesund player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.