Start vs Tromso - Eliteserien

The Eliteserien returns to the home ground on May 3, 2026, where Start and Tromso will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Football throws up these lovely surprises that you are not expecting from time to time." For now, Bloomfield can enjoy the rare privilege of being able to say yes to his family without checking the fixture list first.

The standings add context to the occasion — Start occupying 16th, Tromso perched in 4th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. Start are in the midst of a difficult spell, WLWLL in their last five summing up a win rate of 20%. Tromso have travelled reasonably well, L over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Start average 1.1 per game to Tromso's 1.85, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Start favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Tromso are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. But the key difference is understanding the game, in possession and out of possession.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Amin Chiakha, with 12 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Manchester City are currently in negotiations to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive World Cup displays.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, Tromso may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. With positions in the Eliteserien table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.