Kristiansund vs IK Start prediction 25.07.2026 | Eliteserien
Kristiansund
Kick off:
Date:
IK Start
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2.21
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3.56
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3.18
Contents
- Competition: Eliteserien
- Date: 25th July, 2026
- Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CEST
- Venue: Kristiansund Stadion
Kristiansund welcome newly-promoted IK Start on Saturday afternoon in what could prove to be a pivotal clash in the battle to avoid relegation from the Eliteserien. Both sides have struggled for consistency throughout the opening half of the campaign and enter Round 15 occupying places at the bottom of the league table, making this a genuine six-pointer.
Kristiansund vs IK Start Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Kristiansund
1 : 1
IK Start
1. Division
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IK Start
4 : 0
Kristiansund
1. Division
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IK Start
1 : 2
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Kristiansund
3 : 2
IK Start
Eliteserien
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Kristiansund
1 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
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IK Start
2 : 0
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
Meetings between these clubs have generally been closely contested. Across their previous six competitive encounters, both teams have claimed two victories apiece, while two matches have ended level. However, it has been nearly six years since their last head-to-head meeting in the Eliteserien - Kristiansund secured a narrow 2-1 win.
Kristiansund team overview
Kristiansund have endured another difficult campaign and remain involved in the relegation battle after collecting only a modest points tally from their opening 14 league matches.
Goals have been difficult to come by, with the club averaging under one goal per league game this season, while defensive mistakes have regularly prevented them from turning competitive performances into victories. Their home form has been slightly stronger than their results on the road, two wins and two draws from six matches, and they will hope familiar surroundings can make the difference here.
The hosts come into this fixture following another mixed run of results, with consistency continuing to elude Amund Skiri's side. Injury concerns are relatively limited, although midfielder D. Tufekčić is expected to remain unavailable.
Last matches of Kristiansund
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Kristiansund
0 : 0
Sarpsborg 08
Eliteserien
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Rosenborg
3 : 0
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
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Brann
1 : 2
Kristiansund
Club Friendlies 3
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Kristiansund
0 : 3
Aalesunds FK
Club Friendlies 3
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Valerenga
3 : 1
Kristiansund
Eliteserien
Kristiansund lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Adrian Sæther
Defenders
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13
Alexander Munksgaard
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4
Julius Mar Juliusson
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5
Dan Peter Ulvestad
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3
Frederik Flex
Midfielders
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14
Syver Skundberg Skeide
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20
Wilfred George Igor
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9
Sander Hestetun Kilen
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10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Forwards
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7
Mustapha Isah
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19
Leander Alvheim
IK Start team overview
Promoted Start have found life back in the Eliteserien challenging. They have spent much of the season inside the relegation places after struggling to convert promising performances into positive results.
Defensive vulnerabilities have been a recurring issue, particularly away from home, while the attack has lacked the consistency required to compete regularly against established top-flight opponents. Their lengthy winless spell earlier in the season highlighted the difficulties they have experienced adapting to the higher level and the 2-0 win over Vålerenga IF remains their only victory of the season.
Head coach Azar Karadas is expected to stick with the core of the squad that has featured throughout the campaign, with no major fresh injury concerns reported ahead of the trip to Kristiansund.
Last matches of IK Start
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IK Start
0 : 3
Rosenborg
Eliteserien
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Brann
2 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
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Bodo/Glimt
4 : 0
IK Start
Club Friendlies 3
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Fredrikstad
2 : 1
IK Start
Eliteserien
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IK Start
2 : 0
Valerenga
Eliteserien
IK Start lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jacob Pryts
Defenders
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27
Ousmane Diallo Toure
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29
Erlend Dahl Reitan
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6
John Olav Norheim
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28
Jens Berland Husebø
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16
Tom Strannegård
Midfielders
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10
Steve Mvoué
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23
Erlend Segberg
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18
Mikael Ugland
Forwards
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17
Jesper Cornelius
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20
Hakon Lorentzen
Prediction
IK Start's away form has been one of the weakest in the Eliteserien this season, with the visitors losing each of their last six league matches on the road and consistently struggling to find the back of the net away from home. Kristiansund have not been particularly prolific themselves, but they should be capable of keeping a clean sheet against a Start side lacking confidence in attack. With the visitors' poor away record in mind, Both Teams To Score - No looks like an attractive betting option.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score - NO.
Three reasons we expect BTTS - NO
- IK Start have been extremely poor away from home, losing each of their last six Eliteserien away matches this season while struggling to score consistently on the road.
- Kristiansund are generally involved in low-scoring matches, as they have found goals difficult to come by themselves, averaging only 0.8 goals per game.
- Both teams are under pressure in the relegation battle, which could lead to a cautious tactical approach.
Main prediction Kristiansund - IK Start
Both Teams to Score - NO
Best Odds:
1xBet
2.28
Kristiansund vs IK Start standings in Eliteserien
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 33 - 13 | +20 | 33 |
| 2 | Bodø / Glimt | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 - 11 | +23 | 32 |
| 3 | Tromsø | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26 - 15 | +11 | 31 |
| 4 | Lillestrøm | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22 - 14 | +8 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21 - 17 | +4 | 20 |
| 6 | Brann | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 28 - 22 | +6 | 19 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 - 16 | -2 | 18 |
| 8 | HamKam | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 - 25 | -5 | 18 |
| 9 | Vålerenga | 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 | 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 |