Start vs Aalesund: match statistics
Both teams occupy low positions in the table (14th and 15th place) and lost their opening matches of the season, indicating a difficult start to the campaign. Start holds a minimal advantage in recent form with 2.0 points per game compared to Aalesund's 1.8 points; however, the hosts are yet to score a goal this season (0 GF), while the visitors have already found the net. In their last five matches, both sides demonstrate similar offensive efficiency (Start 9 goals, Aalesund 10 goals) and a comparable number of wins (3 each). The absence of detailed home and away match statistics (all values are 0) complicates a precise assessment, but their similar form and league standing suggest a closely contested encounter. Given both teams' early-season struggles and the lack of a clear favorite, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw or a narrow margin of victory for either side.
Start vs Aalesund: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Start play Aalesund in Eliteserien (Norway). The match date is 21 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Start: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Aalesund: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Start scores 1.00 and concedes 2.36 goals per match. Aalesund scores 1.38 and concedes 2.15. League average: 2.95 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Start 71%, Aalesund 85%. Over 2.5: Start 57%, Aalesund 69%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Aalesund has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.29. Start: 11.6 shots per match, Aalesund: 14.6.
Match halves
Start: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.36. Aalesund: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Start: 31-45+ (5 goals). Aalesund: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eliteserien: 2.95 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-1-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Both teams occupy low positions in the table (14th and 15th place) and lost their opening matches of the season, indicating a difficult start to the campaign. Start holds a minimal advantage in recent form with 2.0 points per game compared to Aalesund's 1.8 points; however, the hosts are yet to score a goal this season (0 GF), while the visitors have already found the net. In their last five matches, both sides demonstrate similar offensive efficiency (Start 9 goals, Aalesund 10 goals) and a comparable number of wins (3 each). The absence of detailed home and away match statistics (all values are 0) complicates a precise assessment, but their similar form and league standing suggest a closely contested encounter. Given both teams' early-season struggles and the lack of a clear favorite, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw or a narrow margin of victory for either side.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Start | Aalesund | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Aalesund is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Start · 1.2 pts / match - Aalesund
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Aalesund is 38% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Start · 1.38 goals / match - Aalesund
Aalesund is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.36 goals / match - Start · 2.15 goals / match - Aalesund
Start scores in 79% of matches (11 of 14 matches), while Aalesund keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 13 matches).
Aalesund scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while Start keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 14 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Start
Over / Under — Aalesund
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Start is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Start · 1 pts / match - Aalesund
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Start - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 7%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Aalesund - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 15%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Start
Aalesund
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Start | Liga | Aalesund | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.36 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 55% | ▲ 85% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 24% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 79% | 82% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Start 1 - 1 - 0 Aalesund. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Start vs Aalesund?
The Eliteserien match finished Start 1:1 Aalesund. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Start and Aalesund?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Start won 1, Aalesund won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Start vs Aalesund?
Start score 1.00 goals per game on average and Aalesund 1.38. The Eliteserien average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Start's matches and 85% of Aalesund's.
What form are Start and Aalesund in?
Over the last 5 games Start have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Aalesund 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Start vs Aalesund?
The statistical background for Start vs Aalesund — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.