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As Kristiansund BK prepares to host IK Start on July 25, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their recent form in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Kristiansund has struggled, managing to win just 1 of their last 5 matches, indicating potential issues in both defense and attack. Their inability to maintain consistency could be a crucial factor in this matchup.
On the other hand, IK Start enters the game with a slightly better recent record, having won 1 of their last 4 matches. Despite this, they too have faced challenges, particularly in closing matches effectively. Tactical adjustments from both sides will be essential, as Kristiansund will likely aim to dominate possession and create opportunities at home, while IK Start may adopt a more counter-attacking approach to exploit any gaps left by Kristiansund’s offensive maneuvers.
Bookmakers provide odds of 2.24 for a home win and 3.01 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive matchup. The predicted final score based on current odds stands at 1:1, suggesting both teams could find it difficult to break the deadlock. As the match approaches, fans can expect a closely-fought contest where the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Kristiansund 42.6% |
Draw 26% |
Start 31.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.17 | 3.45 | 3.00 | ||
| 2.25 | 3.69 | 3.01 | ||
| 2.25 | 3.81 | 3.02 | ||
| 2.18 | 3.55 | 2.95 |
Latest Results
| 18.07.26 Kristiansund BK – Sarpsborg 08 – 0:0 12.07.26 Rosenborg BK – Kristiansund BK – 3:0 03.07.26 SK Brann – Kristiansund BK – 1:2 27.06.26 Kristiansund BK – Aalesunds FK – 0:3 29.05.26 Vålerenga Fotball – Kristiansund BK – 3:1 |
18.07.26 IK Start – Rosenborg BK – 0:3 12.07.26 SK Brann – IK Start – 2:1 29.05.26 Fredrikstad FK – IK Start – 2:1 25.05.26 IK Start – Vålerenga Fotball – 2:0 20.05.26 IK Start – Bodø Glimt – 1:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.08.23 Kristiansund BK – IK Start – 1:1 16.04.23 IK Start – Kristiansund BK – 4:0 20.09.20 IK Start – Kristiansund BK – 1:2 09.08.20 Kristiansund BK – IK Start – 3:2 02.09.18 Kristiansund BK – IK Start – 1:1 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tromso | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26:15 | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | Viking | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 31:12 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | Bodo/Glimt | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 31:11 | 20 | 29 |
| 4 | Lillestrom | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 21:12 | 9 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21:17 | 4 | 20 |
| 6 | Brann | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 28:22 | 6 | 19 |
| 7 | HamKam | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20:22 | -2 | 18 |
| 8 | Sarpsborg 08 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:16 | -2 | 18 |
| 9 | Valerenga | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19:22 | -3 | 17 |
| 10 | Rosenborg | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:18 | -3 | 15 |
| 11 | Sandefjord | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 15 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:23 | -8 | 14 |
| 13 | KFUM Oslo | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13:21 | -8 | 12 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18:28 | -10 | 12 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11:21 | -10 | 12 |
| 16 | Start | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14:33 | -19 | 7 |
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