On the 18th of October, Strømsgodset will host Start in a clash of the Eliteserien. Strømsgodset sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-2 draw against Viking, and Strømsgodset is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Start recorded a 5-1 win against Haugesund, and Start is looking for direction having 4 win and 6 losses in their last 10 matches.
On Jun 17th, Start hosted Strømsgodset in their last match together. Start and Strømsgodset battled to a 2-2 draw. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen struck first for Strømsgodset in the 45th minute, then in the 65th minute, Eirik Schulze sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Mathias Bringaker .
Both Eirik Schulze and Ulrik Fredriksen have been the hottest scorers for Start in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each. Johan Hove has been the most effective weapon for Strømsgodset lately. The Norwegian midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last five matches.