Start vs KFUM Oslo Prediction, Tips & Odds
Start vs KFUM Oslo
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The model favours KFUM Oslo to secure a victory against Start, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. This prediction is supported by both teams' current league standings and overall performance this season. KFUM Oslo sits in 12th place with 19 points, having won five matches, while Start is struggling at the bottom of the table in 16th position with only 10 points from their 17 games. KFUM Oslo has shown a more competitive edge this season, particularly in their recent form, which includes two wins in their last five matches. Their ability to score 19 goals, albeit conceding 27, highlights a more balanced attack compared to Start, who have only netted 16 times and have the league's worst goal difference at -22. This discrepancy in both offensive and defensive performance could play a crucial role in the outcome of this match. Conversely, Start's season has been challenging, with just two wins and a recent form of one victory in their last five outings. Their struggle to find the back of the net consistently, combined with a high number of goals conceded, places them in a precarious situation as they aim to climb out of the relegation zone. The model suggests a win probability of around 60% for KFUM Oslo, reflecting their relatively stronger performance this season. However, it is essential to note that if Start can harness home advantage and tighten their defense, they may pose a greater challenge than anticipated. For a detailed explanation of the prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Head to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Start leads 5-2)In the last 10 matches between Start and KFUM Oslo, Start has won 5 times, there have been 3 draws, and KFUM Oslo has won 2 times. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several matches ending in narrow results, such as Start's 3-2 and 2-3 victories. Notably, there have been two high-scoring friendly matches, both finishing 5-4, highlighting the potential for high-scoring encounters. The most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, while KFUM Oslo's last victory was in March 2026, suggesting a challenge for them to repeat past successes against Start.
Eliteserien Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bodo/Glimt | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 12 | 31 | 41 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Viking | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 40 | LWWDW |
| 3 |  Tromso | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 34 | LWWWD |
| 4 |  Molde | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 27 | WLDWL |
| 5 |  Lillestrom | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 26 | DLLLW |
| 6 |  Brann | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 25 | WWLWW |
| 12 | KFUM Oslo | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 19 | DWWLL |
| 14 |  Kristiansund BK | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 15 | LWLLD |
| 15 |  Aalesund | 17 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 41 | -14 | 15 | DDLDL |
| 16 | Start | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 38 | -22 | 10 | LLWLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonStart have won 4 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Fredrikstad 0-1 and lost to Viking 0-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 6D 16L from the last 29 games (24% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
KFUM Oslo have won 1 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Sandefjord 0-1 and lost to Vendsyssel FF 2-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 8W 8D 14L from the last 30 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
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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.
