Start – Lillestrom

Start host Lillestrøm in a clash that pits a struggling side sitting 16th with just 16 points against a mid‑table outfit perched in sixth place with 36 points. The home team have managed only four wins from 27 games and a dismal goal difference of –29, while Lillestrøm have secured 11 victories, three draws and a modest +1 goal balance. A win for Start would be a rare lifeline in a campaign that has seen them lose 15 of their 27 fixtures, whereas Lillestrøm will look to consolidate their push for the upper half of the table. The head‑to‑head record this season could prove decisive, as the gap in points and form suggests Lillestrøm enter as clear favourites.