Early in the season with limited data to draw on, but what exists paints a difficult picture for Start. In their away matches this campaign they have kept no clean sheets, conceded an average of two goals per game, and scored fewer than one on average. Sitting 16th in the table, the signs of a side struggling to find their footing away from home are clear.

The head-to-head record offers no historical steer, but Start's away defensive record stands out sharply against the league backdrop. Their BTTS rate of 67% outpaces the Eliteserien average of 55%, yet the low scoring output at the other end means goals tend to flow in one direction rather than both.

With Start yet to show any defensive solidity on the road and Ham-Kam playing at home, this looks like a fixture that favours the hosts more than a glance at the early-season standings might suggest.