Eliteserien’s midtable affair sees Kristiansund BK and Sarpsborg 08 fight it out for all three points at Kristiansund Stadion on Sunday, 13 July.
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Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg prediction: Sarpsborg to edge through
Key stats
- Kristiansund are winless in three straight games across all competitions (D2, L1).
- The Owls have just one victory at home in five fixtures (D1, L3).
- Sarpsborg are undefeated in six successive matches in all competitions (W4, D2).
- The visitors have not tasted a defeat in their nine previous league matches.
Correct score prediction: Kristiansund 1-2 Sarpsborg
Amund Skiri’s Kristiansund limp into this clash reeling from their third successive winless outing and their first loss in five games. Back-to-back draws in the Eliteserien offers little inspiration for the hosts, while their return of just four wins in their previous 10 home matches is not hopeful as well.
Meanwhile Sarpsborg continue their resurgence following a morale-boosting triumph over league leaders Viking in the NM Cup. The visitors are unbeaten since succumbing to Tromso in late May, with the Viking victory marking their four straight victory across all competitions. With such momentum in their favour, Sarpsborg could very well spring an upset away at Kristiansund.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Sarpsborg
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sitting in the ninth position, two points behind the visitors, Kristiansund undoubtedly come into this clash as underdogs, with bookmakers pricing them at odds of 8/5 (2.60) – suggesting a 25.6% win probability rate.
On the other hand, Christian Michelsen’s men will be brimming with confidence, reflecting their superior 13/10 (2.30) odds – indicating a 43.4% chance of success against a side they’ve not beaten in three previous H2Hs.
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Most recent H2Hs: Kristiansund to edge Sarpsborg again?
Sarpsborg’s last H2H victory arrived against the hosts back in April 2022, with Kristiansund claiming triumphs in back-to-back H2Hs before this clash.
Norway Eliteserien 15/09/24
Sarpsborg
Kristiansund BK
Norway Eliteserien 02/06/24
Kristiansund BK
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 06/11/22
Sarpsborg
Kristiansund BK
Norway Eliteserien 10/04/22
Kristiansund BK
Sarpsborg
Norway Eliteserien 24/10/21
Kristiansund BK
Sarpsborg
Kristiansund preview: Can the Ulgan get out of the rut?
Skiri’s side are eager to stay out of the relegation zone. The Norwegian coach will miss the services of David Tufekcic due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while Michael Lansing and Adrian Ronning are out with knocks.
Predicted lineup: Skjaerstein (GK), Haugen, Olsen, Ulvestad, Flex, Corlu, Odegard, Alte, Igor, Isah & Kilen
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
L
Fredrikstad
1
Kristiansund BK
0
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Alta
0
Kristiansund BK
4
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
W
Stromsgodset
1
Kristiansund BK
2
Norway Eliteserien 01/05/25
D
Rosenborg
1
Kristiansund BK
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
L
Valerenga
2
Kristiansund BK
0
Sarpsborg preview: A fifth straight win?
Michelsen has a couple of absences to deal with, Anders Hiim and Frederik Carstensen both out due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ndiaye (GK), Wichne, Koch, Tebo Uchenna, Vestergaard, Christiansen, Halvosen, Sanyang, Berget, Orjasaeter & Karlsbakk
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Ham-Kam
0
Sarpsborg
4
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Sandefjord
1
Sarpsborg
3
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
D
Viking FK
0
Sarpsborg
0
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
L
Stromsgodset
3
Sarpsborg
2
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Gamle Oslo
1
Sarpsborg
6
Player to watch: Daniel Karsbakk
Eliteserien top scorer Karlsbakk is a natural threat to upset the Kristiansund defense, with the Norwegian picking up four goal contributions in his last two matches. This includes a match-winning hattrick in the 3-1 win over Haugesund in the previous league outing.