Eliteserien
Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Kristiansund Stadion
Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction & Stats - Eliteserien 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08 carries real history into this round of the Eliteserien.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at Kristiansund Stadion, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 16-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sarpsborg 08 the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eliteserien odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Kristiansund Preview
Kristiansund reach this fixture 12 match into their Eliteserien. Here is where KBK stand:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 7 lost
0.92 points per game
11 scored, at 0.92 a game
21 conceded, at 1.75 a game
KBK, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Leander Alvheim, 5 goals
Most assists: Heine Gikling Bruseth, 2 assists
Recent results — Kristiansund
12/07/2026 11:00
29/05/2026 13:00
24/05/2026 12:00
20/05/2026 13:00
16/05/2026 10:00
Sarpsborg 08: how they are travelling
Sarpsborg 08 come in 12 matches into their Eliteserien.
Here is what Sarpsborg 08 have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
1.42 points per game
14 scored, at 1.17 a game
16 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Sarpsborg 08, season-wide
5 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, 4 goals
Most assists: Sondre Sørli, 3 assists
Recent results — Sarpsborg 08
12/07/2026 13:15
29/05/2026 13:00
25/05/2026 11:00
16/05/2026 14:00
09/05/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Kristiansund
Recent meetings have tended to go Kristiansund's way against Sarpsborg 08.
From 16 match(es):
Kristiansund: 8 win(s)
Sarpsborg 08: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction.
Form comparison Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Kristiansund
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
L
|
0.92 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 40% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 0.92 | 1.4 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.6 | 1.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 20% | 57% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.44 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.55 | 1.86 |
Away Team
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.83 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.83 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.46 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.54 | 1.57 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
Our betting recommendation is to take Kristiansund to win or draw in the Double Chance market. This means that as long as Kristiansund avoids defeat, the bet is successful—an outcome we think is very likely.
With the gap in quality between the two teams clear from recent performances, along with Kristiansund’s strong home record, we don’t see them losing to Sarpsborg 08 in this match.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
Fixture information - Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08
Match: Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08
Competition: Eliteserien
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Kristiansund Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Uglan vs Sarpsborg 08 that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
55%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
92%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
64%
League: 56%
Cards
3.9
League: 3.51
Corners
6.93
League: 10.55
Home Team
Kristiansund
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
L
|
0.92 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 40% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 0.92 | 1.4 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.6 | 1.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 20% | 57% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.44 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.55 | 1.86 |
Away Team
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.83 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.83 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.46 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.54 | 1.57 |
Corners
11.08 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Kristiansund received +13% more corners than Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien
9.83 / Match
Rosenborg
(7)
Vålerenga
(6)
Viking
(4)
Lillestrøm
(3)
Molde
(6)
Sandefjord
(4)
HamKam
(4)(3)
Viking
(5)
Brann
(2)
Molde
(0)
Vålerenga
(11)
Fredrikstad
(3)
Lillestrøm
(2)
KFUM
Cards
2.33 / Match
+86% Cards / Match
Kristiansund received +86% more cards than Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien
1.25 / Match
Rosenborg
(1)
Vålerenga
(1)
Viking
(3)
Lillestrøm
(5)
Molde
(2)
Sandefjord
(2)
HamKam
(2)(0)
Viking
(2)
Brann
(1)
Molde
(0)
Vålerenga
(4)
Fredrikstad
(2)
Lillestrøm
(3)
KFUM
Goals Scored
0.92 / Match
+27%
Sarpsborg 08 is +27% better in terms of goals scored
1.17 / Match
Rosenborg
(0)
Vålerenga
(1)
Viking
(1)
Lillestrøm
(2)
Molde
(0)
Sandefjord
(0)
HamKam
(1)(1)
Viking
(2)
Brann
(2)
Molde
(2)
Vålerenga
(2)
Fredrikstad
(0)
Lillestrøm
(0)
KFUM
Goals Conceded
1.75 / Match
+24%
Kristiansund condeded +24% more goals than Sarpsborg 08
1.33 / Match
Rosenborg
(3)
Vålerenga
(3)
Viking
(2)
Lillestrøm
(1)
Molde
(1)
Sandefjord
(2)
HamKam
(1)(0)
Viking
(1)
Brann
(1)
Molde
(3)
Vålerenga
(1)
Fredrikstad
(4)
Lillestrøm
(1)
KFUM
Eliteserien Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tromsø
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 28 | 2 |
| 2 |
Viking
|
11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 2.45 |
| 3 |
FK Bodo/Glimt
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 2.17 |
| 4 |
Lillestrøm
|
12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Molde
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
HamKam
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 7 |
Sarpsborg 08
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
Brann
|
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 1.23 |
| 9 |
Sandefjord
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Fredrikstad
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 11 |
Vålerenga
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Aalesund
|
12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 12 | 1 |
| 13 |
Rosenborg
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 12 | 1 |
| 14 |
KFUM
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 12 | 1 |
| 15 |
Kristiansund
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 16 |
Start
|
13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 30 | -16 | 7 | 0.54 |
Odds
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