Relegation Battle Intensifies at Nordmore Stadium
A critical basement battle sees 15th-placed Kristiansund attempt to distance themselves from the foot of the table against a Start side desperate to end a disastrous run on the road.
Kristiansund BK enter this fixture in 15th place with 12 points, sitting inside the relegation zone with 17 games remaining to secure their Eliteserien status. Amund Skiri’s side ended a three-match losing streak last weekend with a 0-0 draw against Sarpsborg 08, a match where they dominated 69% of possession but failed to find the breakthrough. They are currently without a win in four league outings since their 2-1 victory over Lillestrom in late May.
Start arrive at Nordmore Stadium rooted to the bottom of the table in 16th place with just 7 points from 14 matches. Their momentum is poor, having lost four of their last five games, including a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Rosenborg last time out. With 16 games left to save themselves, the Agder county team must address a league-high nine defeats if they are to avoid an immediate return to the second tier.
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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.
Kristiansund BK are the stronger side — 58 rating points clear of Start.
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 BKStartWhole season, home and away combined — Kristiansund BK 25 games, Start 25 games.
Kristiansund BKStartPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Eliteserien (Norway) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
