Start's survival mission meets KFUM's quest for safety
A high-stakes relegation battle sees bottom-placed Start desperate for points against a KFUM Oslo side looking to pull clear of the drop zone.
Start sit 16th in the Eliteserien with just 10 points, leaving them rooted in the relegation zone with only 13 games remaining to secure their top-flight status. Their recent form has been dismal, suffering four losses in their last five outings, including a heavy 0-3 home defeat to Rosenborg and a 1-2 loss at Brann. Despite a 2-1 away win at Kristiansund BK, they remain the league's most vulnerable side.
KFUM Oslo occupy 12th place on 19 points, holding a slender four-point cushion over the relegation places. They enter this fixture following back-to-back victories against Sandefjord (1-0) and Kristiansund BK (2-1), effectively halting a three-match losing streak. Survival is not yet guaranteed, making this trip to Kristiansand a pivotal moment in their campaign.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
KFUM Oslo are the stronger side — 69 rating points clear of Start.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
StartKFUM OsloWhole season, home and away combined — Start 21 games, KFUM Oslo 21 games.
StartKFUM OsloPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Eliteserien (Norway) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
