Kristiansund BK vs Sarpsborg Predictions

Kristiansund v Sarpsborg 08 predictions for Sunday’s Norwegian Eliteserien fixture at Kristiansund Stadion. Sarpsborg 08 face Kristiansund Sunday, aiming for a third consecutive Eliteserien win to maintain their strong recent form and climb the league table. Continue reading below to see our predictions and tips for this match.

Norwegian Eliteserien | Jul 13 2025 at 4:00 pm UK at Kristiansund Stadion‎

Kristiansund BK vs Sarpsborg Predictions

Can Sarpsborg Extend Their Surge or Will Kristiansund Dig In at Home?

• Away Specialists: Sarpsborg have collected 12 points from just six away games this season, making them the third-best travelling side in the Eliteserien.
• Defensive Frailty at Home: Kristiansund have failed to register a single clean sheet at home all campaign, conceding in every one of their six league fixtures.
• Conceding First, Still Winning: Sarpsborg have let in the opening goal in six straight league games, yet have still managed to win two of those and remain unbeaten in four.

Best Bet for Kristiansund BK vs Sarpsborg

It’s not exactly the most high-profile fixture in the Eliteserien calendar, but this meeting between Kristiansund and Sarpsborg has the potential to throw up a few surprises. Both clubs are hovering just outside the European spots, but they arrive in contrasting form—and that’s where this tie gets interesting. Sunday’s clash pits a Kristiansund side stuck in a bit of a mid-table muddle against a Sarpsborg outfit that suddenly can’t stop winning.

The Owls will try to shake off their recent Norwegian Cup exit to Lillestrom, which felt like a flat performance if we’re being honest. In the league, they’ve at least managed to steady the ship with back-to-back draws against Bodo/Glimt and Haugesund, but they haven’t exactly looked like world-beaters. They currently sit ninth in the table with 18 points, but that position is slightly flattered when you consider they’ve played two more matches than Sarpsborg, who are two points ahead in seventh.

Sarpsborg are enjoying one of their better runs in recent memory. They’ve picked up eight points from their last four Eliteserien games, and victories over Bodo/Glimt and Haugesund have only added fuel to their upward momentum. With games in hand and an away record that stacks up with the best in the league, they’ll fancy their chances of leaving Kristiansund with something. The question is—will it be another win?

Best Bet for this Match: Sarpsborg to Win & BTTS

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t overwhelm you with endless betting options. We focus on delivering just one thoroughly analysed, top-value tip per game. For this Eliteserien clash, our Best Bet is Sarpsborg to win and both teams to score. After crunching the numbers and taking form, goals, and line-ups into account, this stands out as the strongest value pick.

Let’s unpack why this makes so much sense. Sarpsborg are on an absolute tear. They’ve only been beaten once in their last eight matches and are chasing their third straight league win. They’ve scored at least twice in more than half of their league fixtures and are averaging well over two goals per game against teams in the bottom half of the table. They’ve also managed to bag 12 points from six away matches, making them the third-best travellers in the division.

However, it’s not all clean sheets and defensive perfection. Sarpsborg’s one glaring flaw is their habit of conceding first—they’ve allowed the opener in six straight games. Despite this, they’ve still managed to claw back points and even wins, showing mental grit and attacking flair. This makes BTTS a likely component in any result.

Kristiansund aren’t just going to roll over. Sander Kilen has been their star man, with ten goals in all competitions. He’ll fancy his chances against a defence that’s been generous early on. With Ruben Alte offering additional support from midfield, the hosts can at least get on the board. But defensively, they remain suspect—they’ve not kept a clean sheet at home all season and have failed to shut out their opponents in 17 of their last 19 league games.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Sarpsborg are scoring for fun right now but they don’t start games well. That’s why a win with both teams scoring is the sweet spot – value, form, and logic all point that way.”

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Predicted Scoreline: Kristiansund 1-3 Sarpsborg

With Sarpsborg’s firepower and Kristiansund’s porous defence, a high-scoring encounter feels inevitable. The visitors are likely to concede early again, but their attacking options—particularly Karlsbakk and Sanyang—should be more than enough to overturn any early wobble. A 3-1 away win feels about right.

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