Kristiansund face off with guests Sarpsborg 08 at Nordmøre Stadion in the Eliteserien meeting on Sunday.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Kristiansund v Sarpsborg 08 can be found here including the latest game odds.
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Kristiansund
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Kristiansund will play in this fixture coming off the back of a 1-1 Eliteserien draw versus Bodo Glimt.
In that game, Kristiansund had 41% possession and 8 shots at goal with 2 on target. The scorer for Kristiansund was Leander Alvheim (90'). On the other side, Bodo Glimt got 20 attempts on goal with 7 on target. Odin Bjørtuft (9') scored for Bodo Glimt.
In their preceding six games, Amund Skiri's Kristiansund have hit the target a total of 8 times - an average number of goals per match equal to 1.33.
Looking at their past form shows that Kristiansund:
- haven't lost in the league to Sarpsborg 08 in their last 3 matches.
- haven't been defeated in their previous 2 league matches at home.
Sarpsborg 08
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Sarpsborg 08 come into this encounter following a 3-1 Eliteserien win with the eclipse of FK Haugesund in their previous game.
In that game, Sarpsborg 08 managed 61% possession and 17 attempts at goal with 6 on target. The scorer for Sarpsborg 08 was Daniel Karlsbakk (46', 75', 85'). Haugesund had 12 shots on goal with 6 of them on target. Sander Innvær (6') was the scorer for FK Haugesund.
Sarpsborg 08 have been effective going forward of late, scoring 9 times in their last 6 matches. This doesn’t mask the fact that Sarpsborg 08 can also improve defensively after being scored against in 6 of those same clashes.
Coming into this clash, Sarpsborg 08 are undefeated in their last 9 league matches away from home. What an impressive run of results.
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Head to head
A review of their past head to head meetings dating back to 27/05/2021 shows us that Kristiansund have won 3 of them & Sarpsborg 08 2, with the tally of drawn results being 1.
A combined total of 20 goals were yielded between them throughout the course of those matches, with 11 of them from KBK and 9 coming from Sarpsborg. That’s an average goals per game figure of 3.33.
The previous league contest featuring these clubs was Eliteserien match day 22 on 15/09/2024 and the score finished Sarpsborg 08 0-2 Kristiansund.
In that game, Sarpsborg 08 managed 66% possession and 11 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
For their opponents, Kristiansund got 10 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. David Tufekčić (61') and Ruben Alte (81') scored.
The referee was Ola Hobber Nilsen.
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Team News: Kristiansund
Almost everyone can be considered, as there’s just the lone fitness concern for the Kristiansund gaffer Amund Skiri to be concerned about from a near full-strength squad. Michael Lansing (unknown injury) is sidelined.
In our view, KBK look set to use the 4-3-3 system in the match, handing starts to K. A. Skjærstein, Ian Hoffmann, Marius Olsen, Dan Peter Ulvestad, Mikkel Rakneberg, Niklas Ødegård, Wilfred George Igor, Ruben Alte, Rezan Corlu, M. Isah Ubandoma and Sander Kilen.
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Team News: Sarpsborg 08
Sarpsborg 08 boss Christian Michelsen has to choose a team with limited availability. Anders Hiim (Torn knee ligaments) and Aimar Sher (unknown injury) are those who can’t be considered.
We are inclined to think that Sarpsborg 08 might elect for a 4-3-3 system, starting Mamour Ndiaye, Eirik Wichne, Menno Koch, Franklin Tebo, Mohanad Jeahze, Victor Halvorsen, Sander Christiansen, Harald Tangen, Alagie Sanyang, Daniel Karlsbakk and Sondre Ørjasæter.
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Prediction
We’re of the view that Sarpsborg 08 and Kristiansund should both be able to score more than once here although it’s hard to pick a clear winner.
It’s looking like it could well end up as a draw but we do expect to see goals at each end. We’re therefore seeing a high-scoring affair with a 2-2 draw when the referee blows the final whistle.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds in the 90 min. result market, the win for Kristiansund can be had for 2.63, betting on a draw is 3.6 and putting your money on the winning team to be Sarpsborg 08 gets you 2.35. They are the best of the prices that can be secured at the moment.
Andre Moura,
23:08 09/07/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Kristiansund
Formed: 2003
Stadium: Nordmøre Stadion (4,444)
Captain: Dan Ulvestad
Chairman: Odd Einar Folland
Manager: Amund Skiri
Competitions: Eliteserien position 9
⭐ Key Man: Ruben Alte
Mostly deployed in the Centre Midfield position, Ruben Alte was born in Namsos, Norway. After having made a senior debut playing for Ranheim in the 2020 season, the skilful Midfielder has scored 3 league goals in the Eliteserien 2025 campaign so far in 14 appearances.