Start vs Brann Predictions
Friendlies Clubs · World
Start
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 2
Brann
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Match Result
6.5/10Start Edge Brann 2-1 in Hard-Fought Friendly Encounter
Start emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win over Brann in this club friendly, delivering a result that reflected their ability to make the most of key moments despite limited statistical data from the match. Both teams approached the contest with attacking intent, but it was Start who ultimately capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win. The match unfolded as a closely contested affair, with neither side able to fully dominate proceedings. While detailed statistics such as possession or shots on target are unavailable, the scoreline and absence of disciplinary incidents suggest a competitive yet fair contest. Brann managed to pull a goal back, but Start held firm to see out the result.
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
2 - 1
💰 Bet Results1/1 hit
Key Moments
Unknown' — Goal
Start open the scoring to take the lead.
Unknown' — Goal
Start double their advantage, putting Brann on the back foot.
Unknown' — Goal
Brann pull one back to set up a tense finish.
Start
Start showed clinical edge in front of goal, converting their chances to claim a 2-1 victory. Their ability to score twice without conceding any cards points to a disciplined and focused display, both offensively and defensively. The team maintained composure under pressure, especially after conceding, and managed the game effectively to see out the win.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Brann
Brann fought valiantly but fell just short, managing to find the net once but unable to draw level. Their resilience was evident as they pushed to equalize after going behind, but ultimately they could not break through Start's disciplined defense. The lack of cards suggests they maintained composure, but missed opportunities proved costly.
Key Players
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Tactical Analysis
With no detailed formation or substitution data available, tactical observations must focus on the overall flow. Start's ability to score twice suggests a direct and effective approach in attack, while their discipline at the back ensured they avoided costly fouls or cards. Brann, meanwhile, showed attacking intent by getting on the scoresheet, but defensive vulnerabilities allowed Start to take a decisive lead. Both teams maintained discipline, as evidenced by the absence of yellow or red cards, indicating a fair and open contest.
Turning Point
Start's second goal proved decisive, giving them a cushion that Brann could not overcome despite their efforts.
Man of the Match
Start Goalscorer(s)
Delivered the crucial goals that secured the win for the home side.
Start vs Brann: Match Preview
Start approach this friendly with a mixed recent record, alternating wins and losses in their last five, but notably defeating Brann 2-0 at home just weeks ago. Their home form this season is perfect in a small sample (2 wins, 0 conceded), but their overall record is less convincing, with a -5 goal difference and 16 goals conceded in 9 matches. Brann, meanwhile, arrive on a two-match winning streak and have outscored Start by a wide margin this season, averaging 2.17 goals per game and posting an 83.3% over 2.5 goals rate.
The statistical matchup is shaped by Brann's attacking efficiency and Start's defensive inconsistency. Start allow 1.78 goals per game across the season and have failed to score in 2 of their last 5, while Brann's defensive record is only marginally better (1.5 conceded per game) but their attack is more reliable. Both teams average 5 corners per match and 1.6 yellow cards per game over the last five, suggesting set-piece and discipline rates are close to par. Notably, Brann's goals are concentrated in the second half (4 of last 5), while Start split their scoring more evenly.
Given the underlying rates, the model expects Brann's superior scoring output to tip the balance, but not by a wide margin. The likeliest scenario is a narrow away win in a game with at least two goals, with Start's recent home shutout of Brann serving as a reminder that variance is high in this matchup. Over 2.5 goals is favoured, but the probability of both teams scoring is only slightly above even.
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Over 2.5 Goals
61%
BTTS: Yes
61%
Likely Scores
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Start vs Brann Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Start vs Brann that most previews miss.
- 1Brann's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 5 of 6 this season (83.3%), compared to Start's 5 of 9 (55.6%).
- 2Start have failed to score in 2 of their last 5, but have scored 6 in their last 2 home games.
- 3Brann have scored only 1 first-half goal in their last 5 matches, with 4 after the break.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Start vs Brann(2)
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both sides have high season-long over 2.5 goal rates (Start 55.6%, Brann 83.3%), and the combined average goals per game across their last 5 is 2.8.
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Match Result: Brann Win
Brann have won 7 of the last 10 H2Hs and average 2.17 goals per game this season, while Start's home record is strong but against weaker opposition.
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The Case For This Start vs Brann Prediction
This fixture projects as a moderately high-scoring contest, with both sides showing season-long attacking output above league averages but defensive vulnerabilities, particularly from Start. Brann's away scoring rate (1.5 goals conceded, 2.17 scored per game overall) and Start's home clean sheet record (100% in a small sample) set up a clash of contrasting recent home/away splits. The statistical expectation is for Brann to edge it, with Start's recent home win over Brann providing a counterpoint to Brann's dominant long-term H2H record.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Brann have won 7 of the last 10 meetings with Start.
Defence
- →Start have kept clean sheets in both home matches this season but conceded 16 in 7 away games.
Match Context
- →Brann's season over 2.5 goals rate is 83.3%, Start's is 55.6%.
🚩 Start vs Brann Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 6 corners for Start and 5 for Brann, for an expected total of 11. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (66%). Over 8.5: 77% · Over 10.5: 54%.
How Start and Brann Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Start vs Brann Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Startlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
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Brannlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
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Occasional threat
Start's recent form alternates between strong home wins and away defeats, with a 'LWWLW' string and a current one-match losing streak. Brann, in contrast, have won their last two and average more goals per game both recently and over the season, but have also shown defensive lapses, conceding in 4 of their last 5.
Start vs Brann — Last 9 Matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +High-volume attack — 14 shots/game
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 83.33% of games this season
What History Says: Start vs Brann
Brann have won 7 of the last 10 meetings with Start, including several away victories, but Start did win the most recent clash 2-0 at home. Draws are rare in this fixture, with only two in the last decade, and most matches are decided by a single goal margin.
Start vs Brann Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
1
Start wins
2
Draws
7
Brann wins
Things to Watch: Start vs Brann
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so no value edge can be calculated.
- ⚠️Standings and venue details are missing, reducing context for motivation and home advantage.
- ⚠️Friendlies format can introduce rotation and lower intensity, increasing variance.
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Final Verdict
Start 1–2 BrannBrann are projected to win 2-1, based primarily on their higher season-long scoring rate (2.17 per game) and dominance in the head-to-head. The main risk to this call is Start's recent home form and their clean sheet against Brann in the last meeting, which could signal a tactical adjustment or simply reflect small-sample variance.
Start vs Brann: Common Questions
Who will win Start vs Brann?
The model gives Brann a 48% chance of victory, Start 23%, and a draw 29%. Brann's superior scoring rate and 7 wins in the last 10 H2Hs make them the statistical favourites, but Start's recent home win over Brann keeps the probability below 50%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Start vs Brann?
There's a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals, with both teams showing high season over 2.5 rates (Brann 83.3%, Start 55.6%) and a combined average of 2.8 goals per game in their last five matches.
Will both teams score in Start vs Brann?
The model estimates a 54% chance of both teams scoring. Start have scored in 3 of their last 5, while Brann have conceded in 4 of their last 5, though both have recorded one clean sheet recently.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Start vs Brann: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 2 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.