Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2025

Eliteserien Betting Preview: Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund

Sarpsborg host Kristiansund in this Norwegian Eliteserien match at Sarpsborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Sarpsborg Primed to Win

It could be beneficial to back Sarpsborg when they clash with Kristiansund. There’s loads of value in the 1.60 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.

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Last H2H Battle Saw No Goals Scored

Sarpsborg 08 have lost their last four games. Away at Intility Arena, they recently suffered a 4-0 defeat against Valerenga. They enjoyed 50% possession and two shots on target.

Kristiansund drew 2-2 against Sandefjord in their previous game. This was on home soil at Nordmore Stadion. Amund Skiri's side had just 33% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Leander Alvheim netted twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kristiansund are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against Sarpsborg, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Nordmore Stadion. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five Kristiansund wins, three draws and two Sarpsborg victories.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Sarpsborg 08	21	7	7	7	33	31	2	33:31	28
12	Kristiansund	21	6	6	9	24	42	-18	24:42	24

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Sarpsborg have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. Christian Michelsen's side have averaged 51.1% possession, 454.2 passes and 7.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.0 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 15.3 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Daniel Seland Karlsbakk is the top goalscorer with 8, Jo Inge Berget has 3, with Peter Reinhardsen and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Harald Tangen, Mohanad Jeahze and Jo Inge Berget, all of whom have 1 on the board.

KBK have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. The Owls average 42.7% possession, 407.1 passes, 4.7 corners in their favour and 6.4 corners against, while conceding 2.0 goals from 15.5 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal.

Leander Alvheim is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Sander Hestetun Kilen and Ruben Kristensen Alte have 2. Frederik Flex and Mustapha Isah have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sarpsborg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamour N'diaye (GK), Eirik Wichne, Magnar Oedegaard, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Peter Reinhardsen, Sander Christiansen, Heine Gikling Bruseth, Sondre Soerli, Jo Inge Berget, Alagie Sanyang, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk.

Kristiansund confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Adrian Saether (GK), Ian Hoffmann, Marius Berntsen Olsen, Dan Peter Ulvestad, Mikkel Rakneberg, Henry Sletsjoee, Wilfred George Igor, Niklas Oedegaard, David Tufekcic, Leander Alvheim, Sander Hestetun Kilen.

Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Sarpsborg can’t be ignored when they play this Eliteserien clash, especially as odds of 1.60 are available for this prediction. Head to the betting sites to back this value selection.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Eliteserien form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund league stats:

• KBK have lost 9 of their last 20 games.

Sarpsborg to Win Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 62.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

The Asian Handicap market offers some alternatives if you strongly fancy Sarpsborg and want bigger odds. Back them at -1, -1.5 or even -2 depending on how confident you are.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sarpsborg 2 - 0 Kristiansund

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Sarpsborg to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of 9.50, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Sarpsborg Under 6.5 Corners

Sarpsborg have totalled under 6.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 games, while the last three Kristiansund away matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. There’s everything to like about the Sarpsborg Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at 1.80.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sarpsborg

Total

12.30 7.40 4.90

Home

10.30 6.20 4.10

Away

11.90 5.60 6.30

Kristiansund

Total

11.10 4.70 6.40

Home

10.20 4.60 5.60

Away

11.70 4.90 6.80

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Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Sarpsborg Win

Sarpsborg 08 are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Eliteserien encounter. The 1.55 for them coming out on top suggests a 65% probability based on their latest betting odds. Kristiansund are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 4.90.

Sarpsborg winning by one goal means that the Asian Handicap -1 selection would get a full refund. However, you would get paid out at 1.83 if they manage to beat Kristiansund by two or more.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS Yes is available at 1.47 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Daniel Karlsbakk Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is 1.90 available that Daniel Karlsbakk finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure 4.60.

Kristiansund Undefeated Against Sarpsborg in Past Five H2H Sarpsborg Stadion Meetings

Sarpsborg have four draws, three wins and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Kristiansund are winless in the last three away games. Amund Skiri's team have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

In the last meeting at Sarpsborg Stadion, Kristiansund defeated Sarpsborg by a 2-0 scoreline. The past 5 H2H matches at Sarpsborg Stadion have featured three Kristiansund wins and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sarpsborg Home Stats		3-4-3	3.40	1.80	1.60	7	3	8	2
Kristiansund Away Stats		4-2-4	3.30	1.30	2.00	7	3	7	3

• 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

Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Sarpsborg vs Kristiansund team news before wagering. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Eliteserien, along with current injury news.

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