Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.30 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.30Odds
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Value bet: Brann to win @ 1.95 – our chance 59% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBrann to win ✗59% · @1.95
Double chanceBrann or draw ✗79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.27
Start vs Brann preview and prediction
The match
Start host Brann in the Eliteserien on Sunday 13 September, with kick-off at 16:00 (WAT). Start are 16th with 19 points from 26 games (in the bottom three), while Brann sit 7th on 33 points (in the top half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Start's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Aalesund 0–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Brann's last 5: LDWWD Most recently they lost to Lillestrom 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 July 2026, finished Brann 2–1 Start.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.2 for Start and 2.1 for Brann. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Start 21%, draw 21%, Brann 59%.
Safer route: Brann or draw (79%) at 1.30.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.50.
Value angle: Brann to win at 1.95 – 59% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Brann or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.30, above our fair price of 1.26, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Start 1–2 Brann. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Start21%fair 4.86 · @3.25
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.60
Brann59%fair 1.70 · @1.95
3.34Expected goals
1.20Start xG
2.14Brann xG
64%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–19%
0–28%
0–18%
1–37%
2–26%
From our goals model: Start 1.2 – 2.1 Brann expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Brann or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Start vs Brann?
On our numbers Start have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brann 59%.
How many goals will there be in Start vs Brann?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Start vs Brann?
Our predicted score is Start 1–2 Brann, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Start vs Brann?
Start vs Brann (Eliteserien) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
