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Kristiansund BK v Sarpsborg 08 FF Stats

Data last updated: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 05:16 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Eliteserien clash features Kristiansund BK hosting Sarpsborg 08 FF in a fixture charged with tactical tension and table pressure. Kristiansund aim to solidify their position near the bottom, relying on home resilience and possession control, while Sarpsborg 08 seek to arrest a recent dip in form under new management. Both teams exhibit attacking promise but defensive vulnerabilities, setting the stage for a contest where emotional composure and defensive discipline will be decisive. Kristiansund's unbeaten recent record against Sarpsborg adds a psychological edge to the hosts' cautious approach.

BT4Y best bet

Kristiansund or Draw (Double Chance)

  • Kristiansund unbeaten in last five meetings vs Sarpsborg, including three wins and two draws
  • Sarpsborg 08 have failed to score in the last three head-to-head matches against Kristiansund
  • Kristiansund average 0.8 goals per match with strong possession control and defensive organization at home
  • Sarpsborg 08 show attacking threat but defensive fragility, conceding multiple goals in recent away games
  • Market at 1.67 reflect a balanced chance with value in backing Kristiansund or Draw double chance

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 76% chance to Kristiansund or Draw, reflecting their unbeaten run against Sarpsborg and home defensive resilience. Despite Sarpsborg's attacking volume, their recent away defensive lapses and Kristiansund's possession control support the double chance. The of 1.67 offer positive value with a 16.1% edge. Both teams' defensive struggles suggest an open game, but Kristiansund's psychological advantage and tactical discipline underpin this cautious pick. No data limitations affect in this selection.

Head-to-head recordKristiansund unbeaten in last 5 vs Sarpsborg
Strong positive
Home defensive formKristiansund strong possession and organization at home
Positive
Away defensive fragilitySarpsborg conceded multiple goals in recent away matches
Positive
Market value edge16.1% positive value at 1.67 odds
Strong positive
Recent scoring trendsBoth teams score regularly but concede often
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Verdict: Kristiansund or Draw is a prudent choice given their unbeaten recent record against Sarpsborg and home tactical discipline. Sarpsborg's defensive vulnerabilities on the road and recent form dips reduce their reliability, making the double chance a sensible way to cover the likely tight contest.

Main risk

The main risk is Sarpsborg 08's attacking quality breaking through early, which could unsettle Kristiansund's defensive shape and shift momentum quickly.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · match outcome and tactical context

“Kristiansund's home resilience and psychological edge against Sarpsborg underpin this double chance pick, balancing attacking promise with defensive caution in a fixture ripe for tactical battles.”

Key Data Signals

Kristiansund or Draw (Double Chance) evidence

Kristiansund unbeaten in last five meetings vs Sarpsborg, including three wins and two draws

Sarpsborg 08 have failed to score in the last three head-to-head matches against Kristiansund

Kristiansund average 0.8 goals per match with strong possession control and defensive organization at home

Sarpsborg 08 show attacking threat but defensive fragility, conceding multiple goals in recent away games

What To Watch In The Data

Kristiansund or Draw (Double Chance) notes

  • Over the last ten matches, the average goals per game between these teams is 2.4, with both sides frequently involved in matches exceeding 2.5 goals.
  • This trend suggests a game with attacking intent and defensive gaps, though the double chance bet tempers risk by covering a draw outcome.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Kristiansund BK0.8
Avg goals scored
Sarpsborg 08 FF1.8
Kristiansund BK2
Avg goals conceded
Sarpsborg 08 FF1.2
Kristiansund BK60%
BTTS rate
Sarpsborg 08 FF80%
Kristiansund BK80%
Over 2.5 goals
Sarpsborg 08 FF80%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 76% vs implied 67% · edge +9.3 pts
1.5
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 79%
1.17
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.6
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 43%
2.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 43%
2.3
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.5
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Both teams have shown consistent scoring runs but also defensive frailties, with Kristiansund scoring in seven consecutive matches and Sarpsborg in sixteen. This balance suggests both sides can find the net, but defensive lapses mean the game could be open, supporting a cautious double chance rather than a strict BTTS bet.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionSarpsborg 08 FF to WinBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 47% · edge +23.5 pts
2.15
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Sarpsborg 08 FF Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.8
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.6
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Kristiansund BK Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
2
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Kristiansund BK to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.2
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 18%
3.6
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The of 1.67 for Kristiansund or Draw reflect a market that recognizes the hosts' unbeaten run against Sarpsborg and home defensive organization. The 16.1% indicates the price underestimates Kristiansund's chances slightly, making this a positive-value bet with a solid football rationale.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Kristiansund BK5.2
Avg corners for
Sarpsborg 08 FF4.2
Kristiansund BK10.8
Avg total corners
Sarpsborg 08 FF10.2
Kristiansund BK2.4
Avg yellow cards
Sarpsborg 08 FF1.4
Kristiansund BK12.2
Avg shots
Sarpsborg 08 FF13
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
1.91
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Kristiansund average 5.5 corners and 12.5 shots per match, while Sarpsborg average fewer corners but more shots (18) and shots on target (6). Kristiansund's higher yellow card average (2 per match) versus Sarpsborg's discipline indicates a more physical home approach, which could influence set-piece opportunities and match tempo.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Kristiansund BK

LLLWL
Last 51W 0D 4L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 2D 6L
12 Jul 2026A Rosenborg0-3
29 May 2026A Valerenga1-3
24 May 2026H Viking1-2
20 May 2026A Lillestrom2-1
16 May 2026A Molde0-1

Sarpsborg 08 FF

WWWLW
Last 54W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 1D 5L
12 Jul 2026H Viking1-0
29 May 2026A Brann2-1
25 May 2026H Molde2-1
16 May 2026A Valerenga2-3
09 May 2026H Fredrikstad2-1
Best odds for this sectionSarpsborg 08 FF to WinBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 47% · edge +23.5 pts
2.15
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Sarpsborg 08 FF Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.8
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 84%
1.36
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Kristiansund BK Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
2
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 48%
1.67
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Kristiansund BK to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.2
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 18%
3.6
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Kristiansund's recent form shows a low points return but a strong defensive organization at home, reflected in their unbeaten streak against Sarpsborg. Sarpsborg's recent away form is poor, with two consecutive defeats and defensive lapses, reducing in their ability to secure an away win, supporting the double chance for the hosts.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Kristiansund BK wins
3Draws
3Sarpsborg 08 FF wins
25 Feb 2026Kristiansund BK v Sarpsborg 08 FF0-1
25 Aug 2025Sarpsborg 08 FF v Kristiansund BK0-1
13 Jul 2025Kristiansund BK v Sarpsborg 08 FF0-0
15 Sep 2024Sarpsborg 08 FF v Kristiansund BK0-2
02 Jun 2024Kristiansund BK v Sarpsborg 08 FF3-1
06 Nov 2022Sarpsborg 08 FF v Kristiansund BK2-2
Best odds for this sectionSarpsborg 08 FF to WinBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 47% · edge +23.5 pts
2.15
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.6
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Kristiansund BK to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.2
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 18%
3.6
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The head-to-head record strongly favors Kristiansund, unbeaten in the last five meetings against Sarpsborg with three wins and two draws. Sarpsborg's failure to score in the last three fixtures against Kristiansund adds a psychological and tactical advantage to the hosts, reinforcing the double chance selection.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Eliteserien

Kristiansund BK12
Played
Sarpsborg 08 FF12
Kristiansund BK0.9
Avg goals for
Sarpsborg 08 FF1.2
Kristiansund BK1.8
Avg goals against
Sarpsborg 08 FF1.3
Kristiansund BK1
Clean sheets
Sarpsborg 08 FF2
Best odds for this sectionSarpsborg 08 FF to WinBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 47% · edge +23.5 pts
2.15
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Sarpsborg 08 FF Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.8
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Kristiansund BK Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 45%
2
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Kristiansund BK to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
3.2
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Season stats reveal Kristiansund's modest scoring average (0.8 goals) paired with defensive vulnerabilities, while Sarpsborg scores more (1.8 goals) but concedes regularly. This combination supports a cautious approach favoring Kristiansund or Draw, as both teams struggle to maintain defensive solidity consistently.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
7Sarpsborg 08 FF1712525-2
15Kristiansund BK1112327-10
Kristiansund sit 15th with 11 points, fighting to avoid relegation zones, while Sarpsborg are 7th with 17 points, reflecting a mid-table tussle. The standings add pressure on Kristiansund to secure points at home, while Sarpsborg's position demands consistency, making this a tense and tactical encounter.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Kristiansund BK Over 2.5
80%Sarpsborg 08 FF Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
Over the last ten matches, the average goals per game between these teams is 2.4, with both sides frequently involved in matches exceeding 2.5 goals. This trend suggests a game with attacking intent and defensive gaps, though the double chance bet tempers risk by covering a draw outcome.

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