Kristiansund vs Start Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2026

Kristiansund vs Start Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -159

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There is a generous -159 available when it comes to Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and that looks too good to miss. Back Kristiansund and Start to score at least three goals combined.

Read our in-depth Kristiansund vs Start betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Kristiansund vs Start Preview

Kristiansund clash with Start at Nordmore Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 25 July.

Kristiansund had a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was at home to Sarpsborg 08 at Nordmore Stadion. The Owls had 45% possession and two shots on target.

Start have been defeated in six consecutive away games. Their previous contest was a 3-0 home loss to Rosenborg at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand. Azar Karadas' team managed three shots on goal and had 45% possession.

Kristiansund Won 2-1 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Kristiansund triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 2-1 away victory when playing Start at Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	Kristiansund	13	3	3	7	11	21	-10	11:21	12
16	Start	14	1	4	9	14	33	-19	14:33	7

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. KBK have had 43.8% possession, 401.2 passes and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.1 corners.

Leander Alvheim is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Adrian Kurd Roenning, Wilfred George Igor and Promise Meliga each have 1. Syver Skundberg Skeide, Mustapha Isah and Heine Gikling Bruseth are the leading assists makers with 1.

Start have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. They have averaged 38.0% possession, 344.7 passes, 2.7 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.6 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

The top scorers have been Jesper Cornelius on 3, followed by Haakon Lorentzen and Steve Mvoue with 2. Tom Strannegaard has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Kristiansund predicted lineup (4-4-2): Adrian Saether (GK), Alexander Munksgaard, Julius Mar Juliusson, Dan Peter Ulvestad, Frederik Flex, Heine Gikling Bruseth, Wilfred George Igor, Syver Skeide, Sander Kilen, Leander Alvheim, Mustapha Isah Ubandoma.

Start predicted lineup (5-3-2): Jacob Pryts Larsen (GK), Ousmane Diallo, Erlend Dahl Reitan, John Olav Norheim, Jens Berland Husebø, Tom Strannegård, Erlend Segberg, Steve Mvoué, Mikael Ugland, Jesper Cornelius, Hakon Lorentzen.

Main Match Prediction

Goals could be the order of the day when it comes to this Eliteserien encounter, so let’s plump for the -159 when it comes to Over 2.5. We’re expecting a return based on the numbers that are available.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Eliteserien form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 KBK games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 KBK games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Start games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Start games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 14 Start games.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kristiansund 2 - 1 Start

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Kristiansund to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Kristiansund Under 4.5 Corners -111

Kristiansund have had under 4.5 corners in five straight home games, with Start conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past three games. There is value when it comes to going under the Kristiansund Team Corners line and this is available at -111.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Kristiansund

Total

11.10 5.00 6.10

Home

10.10 3.50 6.60

Away

10.10 4.30 5.80

Start

Total

8.60 2.70 5.90

Home

8.67 4.50 4.17

Away

8.75 2.50 6.25

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

-100

Kristiansund Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-111

Start Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+575

2

-112

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Kristiansund vs Start Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Kristiansund are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Eliteserien encounter. The +117 for them coming out on top suggests a 46% probability based on their latest betting odds. Start are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +200.

Kristiansund are +108 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -156 for Start +0.5 and get the draw on your side.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+117

X

+245

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+133

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-400

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+117

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+108

2 Hcp +0.5

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+128

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Kristiansund have not triumphed at Nordmore Stadion in three straight matches. The Owls have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

It’s now been six consecutive Start losses on their travels. Azar Karadas' team have recorded seven defeats and one draw in the previous 8 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.88.

The most recent Nordmore Stadion meeting saw Kristiansund claim a 3-2 win over Start.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kristiansund Home Stats		4-2-4	2.90	1.30	1.60	7	3	7	3
Start Away Stats		0-1-7	3.88	1.00	2.88	6	2	6	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Kristiansund vs Start Lineups & Team News

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