Start vs Rosenborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026
Start vs Rosenborg Predictions
It’s hard to ignore odds of -147 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Start and Rosenborg will produce a combined three goals and we’ll confidently play this selection.
Our Start vs Rosenborg betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Start vs Rosenborg Preview
Start clash with Rosenborg at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 July.
Start have been defeated in back-to-back Eliteserien games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Brann at Brann Stadion. Azar Karadas' team recorded just 35% possession and had three shots on target, while Haakon Lorentzen scored the goal.
Rosenborg have suffered successive Eliteserien away defeats. Their most recent league match was a 3-0 home win at Lerkendal Stadion where they beat Kristiansund. The Trolls had nine shots on goal and boasted 70% possession, while Jonas Svensson, David Duris and Amin Chiakha found the net.
Rosenborg Beat Start in their Previous Meeting
These two teams last met at Lerkendal Stadion, with Rosenborg claiming the home win. Beating Start by a 1-0 scoreline.
| Eliteserien | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Rosenborg |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 12:18 | 12 |
| 16 |  Start |
13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 30 | -16 | 14:30 | 7 |
Start have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. They have averaged 37.5% possession, 345.6 passes and 2.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 5.9 corners.
Top scorer Jesper Cornelius has found the net 3 times, with Haakon Lorentzen, Steve Mvoue and Ousmane Toure getting 2 each. Tom Strannegaard has made the most assists with 4.
RBK have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 1.2 goals. Freyr Alexandersson's men average 52.9% possession, 475.5 passes, 5.0 corners taken and 6.2 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 14.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.
Amin Chiakha has top scored with 3, while Dino Islamovic and Simen Bolkan Nordli are next best on 2. Ole Kristian Selnaes is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Start predicted lineup (5-3-2): Jacob Pryts Larsen (GK), Ousmane Diallo, Erlend Dahl Reitan, Omar Jebali, John Olav Norheim, Tom Strannegård, Steve Mvoué, Erlend Segberg, Mikael Ugland, Hakon Lorentzen, Jesper Cornelius.
Rosenborg predicted lineup (4-3-3): Leopold Wahlstedt (GK), Jonas Svensson, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide, Tomas Nemcik, Adrian Pereira, Ole Selnaes, Iver Fossum, Mads Bomholt, David Duris, Amin Chiakha, Emil Konradsen Ceide.
Main Match Prediction
We’re expecting a number of goals to be scored during this Eliteserien encounter. We can therefore back the Over 2.5 Goals pick with confidence, especially as the betting odds of -147 look like value.
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Eliteserien recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
Those feeling bullish when it comes to goals being scored might find the larger odds appealing when it comes to Over 3.5 Goals. This requires both sides to bag a combined four or more.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 2-1 win in favor of Rosenborg is available at odds of +600. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Corners Prediction
The past five Start games average 8.40 corners, with the previous five Rosenborg matches averaging 9.60. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -125 that the sides fall short when it comes to the Total Corners line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on more than two goals to be scored, Rosenborg to cover the -0.25 Asian Handicap accompanied by Under 10.5 corners.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. The bookmakers provide this personalised betting facility where you select various picks and the odds are combined.
Start vs Rosenborg Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Full-Time Result odds of +123 suggest that Rosenborg are likely victors and there’s a 45% probability that the favourites win this Eliteserien clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Start have been priced up at +200.
There are various ways to back Rosenborg and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -115 currently available that they beat Start and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -172 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Start League Stats
Rosenborg League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 5 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 5 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 5 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 5 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 5 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 5 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 3 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 37.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.60% possession in the last 5 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Start this season are Jesper Cornelius (4), Haakon Lorentzen (2), Ousmane Toure (2)
- Top Assistors for Start this season are Tom Strannegaard (4), Erlend Segberg (2), Haakon Lorentzen (2)
Start vs Rosenborg Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Start vs Rosenborg team news before wagering. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups and the latest injury reports.
Start Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Rosenborg Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Start Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Rosenborg Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Start Lineups
Previous Rosenborg Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Start Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Azar Karadas
Rosenborg Player Stats & Squad
Eliteserien Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tromso | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22:14 | 28 |
| 2 | Viking | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 29:11 | 27 |
| 3 | Bodo/Glimt | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30:11 | 26 |
| 4 | Lillestrom | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 19:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Molde | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20:15 | 20 |
| 6 | HamKam | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19:18 | 18 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14:16 | 17 |
| 8 | Valerenga | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19:22 | 17 |
| 9 | Brann | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 10 | Sandefjord | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:15 | 15 |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15:22 | 14 |
| 12 | Rosenborg | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12:18 | 12 |
| 13 | KFUM | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18:28 | 12 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11:21 | 11 |
| 16 | Start | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14:30 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tromso | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18:7 | 20 |
| 2 | Viking | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21:6 | 15 |
| 3 | Molde | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 15 |
| 4 | HamKam | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 15 |
| 5 | Valerenga | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15:9 | 13 |
| 6 | Bodo/Glimt | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16:2 | 12 |
| 7 | Rosenborg | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12:9 | 11 |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 9 | Fredrikstad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 10 | KFUM | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6:6 | 10 |
| 11 | Lillestrom | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:6 | 9 |
| 12 | Brann | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:8 | 9 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 14 | Kristiansund | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 15 | Aalesund | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12:14 | 7 |
| 16 | Start | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 6 |
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