Football Bet of the Day: Start the car

Flying High: They've come to expect goals at the Sor Arena

Tobias Gourlay ends the week by beginning again in the Norwegian top flight

Start v Stabaek
Sunday 17:00

Stalled in 11th place, Start's performances under Mons Mjelde this term have been remarkable for one thing: the near total absence of clean sheets at either end.

At the Sor Arena, Start have scored in 9/11 and shut out no one. In fact, they have the Tippeligaen's worst defence (45 goals conceded in 22 home and away).

Their visitors today, Stabaek, rank second (last) on that measure, having shipped 43 in 22.

Bob Bradley's men are in ninth place only because they are no slouches at the other end. The Blue Ones (why not just the Blues, Wikipedia?) have conceded in all previous away games this term, but scored themselves in 9/10.

Game on.

Recommended Bet
Say 'Yes' to Both Teams to Score? @ 1.51/2 in Start v Stabaek

2014 P/L (1pt per bet)

Staked: 27pts
Returned: 29.48pts

+2.48pts