Eliteserien Preview: IK Start VS Rosenborg - prediction, team news, lineups

[(IK Start) Strength]:
1. IK Start currently sit at the bottom of the league with 7 points, 5 points away from the relegation zone, and must fight hard to earn points at home in this match.
2. Jesper Cornelius has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist this season, making him the most important attacking player for IK Start.
3. IK Start won 2-0 against Valerenga in their last home match, securing their first home victory of the season.
 

[(IK Start) Neutral]:
1. IK Start have achieved 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in 5 home league matches this season, with a home draw rate of 60%.
 

[(IK Start) Weakness]:
1. IK Start have achieved 1 win, 4 draws, and 8 losses in 13 league matches this season, with a league win probability of only 7.7%.
2. IK Start have conceded 30 goals in the league this season, averaging 2.31 goals per game, making them the worst defensive team in the league.
3. IK Start have suffered 3 consecutive losses in their last 3 matches, conceding a total of 8 goals, averaging nearly 3 goals per game, indicating poor recent form.
 

[(Rosenborg) Strength]:
1. Rosenborg currently rank 12th in the league with 12 points, just one step away from the relegation zone, and must strive to earn points in this match.
2. Rosenborg have won their last two matches, both at home, and led their opponents by halftime in both games.
3. Rosenborg have not lost in their previous 19 encounters against IK Start, achieving 15 wins and 4 draws, with their last loss dating back to 2009.
 

[(Rosenborg) Weakness]:
1. Elias Slordal will miss this match due to injury, weakening Rosenborg's squad depth.
2. Rosenborg have achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses in 12 league matches this season, with a league loss rate of 50%.
3. Rosenborg have failed to win any of their 5 away league matches this season, achieving only 1 draw and 4 losses, with a loss rate of 80%.
4. Rosenborg have not scored a single goal in any of their 5 away league matches this season.
 

[Tips]:
Although Rosenborg have a comprehensive advantage in previous matches against IK Start, considering their poor form this season, they have only achieved 1 draw and 4 losses in away league matches this season without scoring a single goal, making their away record very poor.

Although IK Start have performed poorly in the league this season, they won their most recent home match, showing some improvement in home form.

Facing Rosenborg, who are weak away from home, IK Start have a good chance of at least securing a draw. This match favors IK Start to remain unbeaten at home.
 

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