Kristiansund battle survival as Sarpsborg eye European push
A desperate Kristiansund side fighting for Eliteserien survival hosts a high-flying Sarpsborg 08 looking to break into the European qualification spots.
Kristiansund BK enter this fixture in the 15th spot with 11 points, sitting deep inside the relegation zone. Their momentum has stalled significantly, suffering four losses in their last five outings, including a heavy 0-3 defeat to Rosenborg and a 1-3 loss at Valerenga. With 18 games left to save their season, the 'Owls' must find a way to replicate the form that saw them beat Lillestrom 2-1 recently.
Sarpsborg 08 are in contrastingly excellent form, winning four of their last five matches to climb to 7th in the table. Currently on 17 points and just one point off the European places, they come into this clash following a 1-0 victory over Viking and a 2-1 win against Brann. They boast the third-best away record in the league, picking up 12 points from six matches on their travels.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Sarpsborg 08 FF are the stronger side — 50 rating points clear of Kristiansund BK.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Kristiansund BKSarpsborg 08 FFWhole season, home and away combined — Kristiansund BK 21 games, Sarpsborg 08 FF 21 games.
Kristiansund BKSarpsborg 08 FFPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Eliteserien (Norway) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
