Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026

Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -164

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There’s a reasonable prospect that three goals or more will be scored when Kristiansund go up against Sarpsborg. On this basis, we’ll side with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and the odds of -164 are really appealing.

This Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg Preview

Kristiansund host Sarpsborg at Nordmore Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 July.

Kristiansund have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-0 loss against Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadion. The Owls ended up with just 30% possession and had two shots on target.

Sarpsborg 08 claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against Viking at Sarpsborg Stadion made it three consecutive victories. Even Sel's side had 40% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Daniel Seland Karlsbakk scoring the winner in the 22nd minute.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 1-0 Kristiansund Win

Kristiansund have not lost to Sarpsborg in the past five meetings. Their last encounter saw Kristiansund enjoy a 1-0 away victory at Sarpsborg Stadion. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five Kristiansund wins, two Sarpsborg victories and three draws.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Sarpsborg 08	15	6	4	5	18	19	-1	18:19	22
15	Kristiansund	15	3	3	9	13	25	-12	13:25	12

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KBK have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Amund Skiri's team have averaged 43.1% possession, 400.8 passes and 4.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 13.4 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Leander Alvheim is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Adrian Kurd Roenning, Wilfred George Igor and Promise Meliga each have 1. The top assist makers are Syver Skundberg Skeide, Mustapha Isah and Heine Gikling Bruseth, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Sarpsborg have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.1% possession, 374.3 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Daniel Seland Karlsbakk and Victor Halvorsen top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Sondre Soerli on 1. Claus Niyukuri and Sondre Soerli are the top assist makers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kristiansund confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Adrian Saether (GK), Alexander Munksgaard, Julius Mar Juliusson, Dan Peter Ulvestad, Heine Gikling Bruseth, Jesper Isaksen, Wilfred George Igor, Syver Skundberg Skeide, Mustapha Isah, Leander Alvheim, Sander Hestetun Kilen.

Sarpsborg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Leander Oey (GK), Claus Niyukuri, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Magnar Oedegaard, Anders Hiim, Victor Halvorsen, Sander Christiansen, Andreas Nibe, Sondre Soerli, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, Noa Williams.

Main Match Prediction

We’re going to take the price of -164 when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals for this Eliteserien encounter. The stats imply that the two teams will combine to score at least three goals.

We use the latest Eliteserien injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 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 11 of the last 16 KBK games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 16 Sarpsborg games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sarpsborg games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Sarpsborg games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 62.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kristiansund 1 - 2 Sarpsborg

Our prediction for the correct score is Sarpsborg to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +575. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Sarpsborg Under 5.5 Corners -120

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Sarpsborg in their past five away games, with the corner count against Kristiansund going under 5.5 in their last two home matches. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -120 that Sarpsborg come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Kristiansund

Total

10.80 4.60 6.20

Home

9.30 3.40 5.90

Away

10.10 4.30 5.80

Sarpsborg

Total

9.50 4.30 5.20

Home

12.00 5.60 6.40

Away

9.90 3.50 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-122

Kristiansund Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Sarpsborg Corners

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+138

X

+600

2

-152

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Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 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.

The favourites are 47% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Sarpsborg 08 being priced at +114 to come away with a victory in this Eliteserien encounter. Kristiansund are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +210.

There are different ways to bet on Sarpsborg winning and that includes the -123 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Kristiansund, you get half stakes refunded.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+245

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+133

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-161

12

-400

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+123

2

-182

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-116

2 Hcp -0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+133

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Kristiansund have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Sarpsborg have clocked up six losses and four wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Kristiansund drew 0-0 with Sarpsborg when they last met at Nordmore Stadion. The 6 previous H2H meetings at Nordmore Stadion have involved three Kristiansund wins, one draw and two Sarpsborg victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kristiansund Home Stats		5-1-4	3.10	1.50	1.60	7	3	7	3
Sarpsborg Away Stats		4-0-6	3.30	1.40	1.90	8	2	5	5

• 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 Sarpsborg Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg, check the team news first. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups and the latest on injuries.

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