Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 1 November 2026
🔊 Kristiansund currently sit 15th in the table and have lost six of their last seven away fixtures in the Eliteserien. However, they have no fear when traveling to Sarpsborg - Kristiansund have picked up points in each of their last eight head-to-head clashes on this ground. In fact, Sarpsborg have failed to score in the last four meetings between these sides. The hosts now hold an 11-point advantage in the standings. Will that be enough to finally break the trend?
Head-to-Head
The most recent head-to-head ended in a goalless draw. Kristiansund earned more corners (8-4) and enjoyed greater possession (56%), but both teams finished level in shots on target, with two apiece.
Kristiansund have come out on top in 8 of their 18 head-to-head clashes with Sarpsborg, suffering just three defeats and settling for a draw on seven occasions. Away from home, Kristiansund’s dominance is even more pronounced: they have claimed five wins in nine matches, while Sarpsborg have managed just one victory on their own turf.
Head-to-head statistics Sarpsborg - Kristiansund
Sarpsborg Team Overview
Sarpsborg edged out Vålerenga 3-2 in their most recent outing in the Norwegian Cup. Despite seeing less of the ball (44% possession to 56%), Sarpsborg outshot their opponents 11-7 overall, including a 6-5 advantage in shots on target.
Sarpsborg have picked up back-to-back home wins in the space of a week, though both victories came with plenty of drama. Last weekend, they fell behind to Aalesund as early as the 19th minute, only to level late on and snatch all three points in stoppage time thanks to Anders Hiim. On Wednesday, Sarpsborg let a two-goal lead slip but still managed to knock Vålerenga out of the Norwegian Cup with a 3-2 victory. In the Eliteserien, Sarpsborg currently sit seventh with 31 points, just one ahead of KFUM Oslo.
Match Results: Sarpsborg
Kristiansund Team Overview
Kristiansund fell to Aalesund (0-2) in their most recent outing in the Norwegian Cup. The first goal was conceded before halftime, despite both sides sharing possession evenly at 50-50.
Kristiansund are winless in their last five Eliteserien fixtures. Amund Skiri’s side sit on 20 points-just one ahead of bottom-placed Start, while 14th-placed Aalesund have pulled four points clear. Kristiansund had a real chance to halt their skid in the previous round, racing to a two-goal lead at home against KFUM Oslo inside 20 minutes. However, they allowed the visitors to claw back after the break, ultimately settling for a draw. Just three days later, Aalesund knocked Kristiansund out of the Norwegian Cup. The visitors’ Achilles’ heel remains their defence: Kristiansund have now conceded in 17 consecutive away matches in the Eliteserien.
Match Results: Kristiansund
Prediction for the 1st half
Kristiansund have trailed at halftime in six of their last seven away matches. In general, the visitors rarely manage to keep a clean sheet in the opening 45 minutes. We expect Sarpsborg to take the lead before the break. Our pick: Sarpsborg to win the first half.
Total Goals Prediction
There have been at least three goals scored in each of Sarpsborg's last six home matches. Over their previous ten games on their own turf, Sarpsborg have netted 16 times while conceding 22. Kristiansund, meanwhile, have scored 22 and allowed 28 in their last ten away fixtures. We don't expect this clash to be a low-scoring affair. The bet: over 2.5 goals.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm, the three most likely scorelines are 1-0 (9.76%), 2-1 (9.16%), and 1-1 (9.15%). Of these, a 1-0 result has the highest probability.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Kristiansund have avoided defeat on each of their last eight trips to Sarpsborg. The hosts have also struggled in attack, failing to score more than two goals at home in 16 consecutive Eliteserien matches. Meanwhile, Kristiansund have found the net in nine of their last ten league games. Realistically, Sarpsborg can only win by a two-goal margin if they keep a clean sheet, but they've conceded in six straight home games across all competitions. We expect Kristiansund to keep this one close yet again and not lose by more than a single goal. Our pick: Kristiansund +1.5 handicap.
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Betting Tips: Sarpsborg - Kristiansund
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