Sandefjord and Kristiansund are bound to meet on Sunday, 20 July, in the upcoming Eliteserien.
With these teams separated by just two points in the standings, who will emerge victorious from this match? Read our Sandefjord vs Kristiansund prediction and preview to find that out and learn more about the game.
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Sandefjord vs Kristiansund prediction: Another home win for Sandefjord
Key stats
- Sandefjord have averaged 3.17 total goals per game at home in the Eliteserien, while Kristiansund have averaged 3.00 total goals per game in away matches in the league this season.
- We saw both teams score in three of the last five meetings between these teams.
- Sandefjord have won all six home matches in the league so far.
Correct score prediction: Sandefjord 3-1 Kristiansund
The hosts have been amazing at home this season, winning all six of their Eliteserien matches at their home ground, but they've struggled away from home, which is why they aren't closer to the top of the standings.
Meanwhile, Kristiansund have been in solid form lately and without a loss in their last four games, although they've also only managed to win once in that span.
All in all, Sandefjord should be able to keep their perfect record at home alive after this match, which should also feature plenty of goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sandefjord the clear favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.50%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Sandefjord vs Kristiansund odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise since they are perfect at home this season in the league.
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Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup in recent years
Each team has notched three wins in the last six meetings between Sandefjord and Kristiansund. However, Kristiansund have a solid advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record: 10-4-4.
Norway Eliteserien 05/10/24
Kristiansund BK
Sandefjord
Norway Eliteserien 25/08/24
Sandefjord
Kristiansund BK
Norway Eliteserien 21/07/24
Kristiansund BK
Sandefjord
Norway Eliteserien 04/09/22
Kristiansund BK
Sandefjord
Norway Eliteserien 27/07/22
Sandefjord
Kristiansund BK
Sandefjord preview: Hoping to preserve their perfect record
As we mentioned already, Sandefjord have won all six of their home games in the league this season, but they have also lost six of their seven away games so far. So, overall, they are seventh in the Eliteserien standings, already 15 points behind league leaders Viking. However, they could get involved in the race for European competitions if they can improve their away form soon.
Sandefjord have a clean bill of health heading into this match, although Storm Pettersen is listed as questionable due to a minor ankle injury.
Predicted lineup: Hadaya (GK), Pedersen, Kristiansen, Smajlovic, Cheng, Ottosson, Mork, Dzabic, Patoulidis, Sigurdsson & Dunsby
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Valerenga
1
Sandefjord
2
Norway Cup 07/05/25
L
Sarpsborg
3
Sandefjord
1
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
W
Tromso
0
Sandefjord
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
Ham-Kam
0
Sandefjord
2
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
u00d8rn Horten
0
Sandefjord
2
Kristiansund preview: Looking to stay undefeated again
With one win and three draws in their last four matches in the league, Kristiansund have been in solid form lately. They are currently just two points behind their upcoming opponent Sandefjord in the Eliteserien standings, so they could overtake them if they can become the first team to beat them at their home ground.
Meanwhile, Ian Hoffman and Michael Lansing are out with injuries, while Marius Olsen has to serve a ban after being sent off in the last match.
Predicted lineup: Skjaerstein (GK), Haugen, Ulvestad, Jelicic, Flex, Old, Igor, Odegard, Corlu, Ndour & 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
Player to watch: Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson
The 24-year-old forward from Iceland has been in good form for Sandefjord this season and he's their top scorer in the Eliteserien with five goals. Sigurdarson also added one assist to his stats for a total of six goal contributions, which is tied with Christopher Cheng for most in the team.
