Start vs Rosenborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026

Start vs Rosenborg Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -147

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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
10	Rosenborg	15	5	3	7	21	21	0	21:21	18
16	Start	16	2	4	10	16	37	-21	16:37	10

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Start confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jacob Pryts (GK), Erlend Dahl Reitan, John Olav Norheim, Jens Huseboe, Ousmane Toure, Steve Mvoue, Erlend Segberg, Mikael Ugland, Tom Strannegaard, Haakon Lorentzen, Jesper Cornelius.

Rosenborg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Leopold Wahlstedt (GK), Jonas Svensson, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide, Tomas Nemcik, Adrian Pereira, Mads Bomholt, Ole Kristian Selnaes, Iver Fossum, 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:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Start games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Start games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Start games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 RBK games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 15 RBK games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 RBK games.

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

Start 1 - 2 Rosenborg

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

Under 10.5 Corners -125

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Start

Total

8.60 2.70 5.90

Home

8.80 4.40 4.40

Away

8.75 2.50 6.25

Rosenborg

Total

11.20 5.00 6.20

Home

12.10 7.00 5.10

Away

10.10 4.20 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Start Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-108

Rosenborg Corners

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-137

Most Corners

1

+116

X

+600

2

-128

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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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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+240

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+130

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-385

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+117

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-123

2 Hcp -0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+120

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.

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