Rosenborg vs Start: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 7 November the Eliteserien brings Rosenborg against Start at Lerkendal Stadion. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, Rosenborg are 3rd, among the top four, on 46 points after 26 matches; Start are 16th (in the drop zone) with 19. There are 27 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Rosenborg, last 5: WLWWD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Fredrikstad, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Start, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Lillestrom, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Rosenborg, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for Start.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Jul 2026) it ended Start 0–3 Rosenborg. The last 2 head-to-heads: Rosenborg 2 wins, Start 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rosenborg 2.5 xG, Start 0.9 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 56% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rosenborg 72%, draw 17%, Start 11%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Rosenborg to win (72%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rosenborg 2–0 Start. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rosenborg72%fair 1.39 · @1.22
Draw17%fair 5.84 · @5.75
Start11%fair 9.16 · @11.00
3.40Expected goals
2.51Rosenborg xG
0.90Start xG
56%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
1–08%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Rosenborg 2.5 – 0.9 Start expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Rosenborg to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Rosenborg vs Start?
On our numbers Rosenborg have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Start 11%.
How many goals will there be in Rosenborg vs Start?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rosenborg vs Start?
Our predicted score is Rosenborg 2–0 Start, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Rosenborg vs Start?
Rosenborg vs Start (Eliteserien) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Lerkendal Stadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
