Brann vs IK Start prediction 12.07.2026 | Eliteserien
Brann
Kick off:
Date:
IK Start
1
1.40
X
5.22
2
7.01
Contents
- Competition: Eliteserien
- Date: 12th July, 2026
- Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CEST
- Venue: Brann Stadion
Brann welcome newly promoted IK Start on Sunday looking to climb away from the bottom half of the Eliteserien table after an inconsistent first half of the campaign. The Bergen club have endured a disappointing start by their recent standards, sitting 11th after 12 matches despite boasting one of the league's stronger attacking records. IK Start, meanwhile, have found life back in Norway's top flight difficult and begin Round 13 rooted to the bottom of the standings with just one league victory to their name.
Brann vs IK Start Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Brann
1 : 0
IK Start
1. Division
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IK Start
3 : 1
Brann
Club Friendlies 3
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IK Start
1 : 1
Brann
Eliteserien
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Brann
1 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
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Brann
1 : 1
IK Start
Club Friendlies 1
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Brann
4 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
Historically, Brann have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, particularly in Bergen. However, recent meetings have been surprisingly competitive. The clubs played out 1-1 draws in both league encounters during their previous Eliteserien campaign in 2020, while IK Start's last league victory at Brann Stadion came back in 2014.
Brann team overview
Brann's campaign has fallen below expectations following consecutive top-four finishes in recent years. Freyr Alexandersson's side have collected just 13 points from their opening 12 league fixtures, despite scoring 24 goals - the third highest goal tally among the Eliteserien teams. Defensive inconsistency has been the primary issue, conceding 20 goals already this season.
Home form remains relatively encouraging, with Brann winning three of their last six league matches at Brann Stadion.
Brann's injury list remains a concern. Defender Thore Pedersen is sidelined with a dislocated elbow, while Jacob Lungi Sørensen and Denzel De Roeve are also unavailable. Goalkeeper Mathias Dyngeland has additionally been dealing with injury issues, forcing further defensive reshuffling in recent weeks.
Last matches of Brann
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Brann
1 : 2
Kristiansund
Club Friendlies 3
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Brann
1 : 2
Sarpsborg 08
Eliteserien
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Bodo/Glimt
3 : 1
Brann
Eliteserien
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Aalesunds FK
2 : 1
Brann
Eliteserien
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Brann
2 : 1
KFUM
Eliteserien
Brann lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
Defenders
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2
Martin Hellan
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3
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
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20
Vetle Dragsnes
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17
Joachim Soltvedt
Midfielders
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25
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
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8
Felix Horn Myhre
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10
Kristall Máni Ingason
Forwards
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32
Markus Haaland
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11
Bård Finne
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16
Kristian Eriksen
IK Start team overview
Start have experienced a difficult return to the Eliteserien after promotion. The Kristiansand club occupy 16th place with only seven points from 12 matches, having managed just one league victory during the opening stages of the season.
Recent performances have shown some signs of improvement despite results remaining inconsistent. IK Start have become more competitive away from home in terms of chance creation and conversion, having scored four goals across their last two away league matches.
Managerial focus has largely centred on improving defensive organisation, although maintaining concentration for the full 90 minutes has proven difficult against stronger opponents. With survival already becoming a major objective, every point gained away from home will be valuable.
Last matches of IK Start
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Bodo/Glimt
4 : 0
IK Start
Club Friendlies 3
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Fredrikstad
2 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
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IK Start
2 : 0
Valerenga
Eliteserien
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IK Start
1 : 4
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
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Viking
6 : 3
IK Start
Eliteserien
IK Start lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jacob Pryts
Defenders
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29
Erlend Dahl Reitan
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6
John Olav Norheim
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5
Omar Jebali
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27
Ousmane Diallo Toure
Midfielders
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18
Mikael Ugland
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16
Tom Strannegård
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10
Steve Mvoué
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23
Erlend Segberg
Forwards
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20
Hakon Lorentzen
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17
Jesper Cornelius
Prediction
IK Start are capable of making the contest competitive, particularly if they remain compact defensively, but Brann's home advantage should ultimately prove decisive. Still, the visitors have shown in recent weeks that they are capable of scoring away from home, making BTTS a plausible outcome.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- IK Start have scored in five of their last six away matches in Eliteserien.
- Brann have failed to keep a clean sheet in three consecutive home fixtures.
- Brann have also suffered a defeat in three consecutive Eliteserien fixtures.
Main prediction Brann - IK Start
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.66
Brann vs IK Start standings in Eliteserien
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29 - 10 | +19 | 27 |
| 2 | Tromsø | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18 - 14 | +4 | 25 |
| 3 | Bodø / Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28 - 11 | +17 | 23 |
| 4 | Lillestrøm | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 - 11 | +6 | 19 |
| 5 | Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 - 13 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 | HamKam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 - 16 | +1 | 17 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 - 16 | -3 | 14 |
| 8 | Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 - 13 | -3 | 14 |
| 9 | Vålerenga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 - 17 | -4 | 14 |
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 - 20 | -5 | 14 |
| 11 | Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24 - 20 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 | KFUM | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 - 17 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15 - 20 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 | Kristiansund | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 - 18 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 | Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 - 18 | -9 | 9 |
| 16 | Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 - 28 | -15 | 7 |