Stabaek vs Kristiansund Prediction 25.06.2025 | NM Cup

• Competition: NM Cup - Quarter-Finals
• Date: Wednesday, 25th, June 2025
• Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18.00 CEST
• Venue: Nadderud Stadion (Bekkestua)

With a spot in the NM Cup final four up for grabs, second-tier side Stabaek will face top-flight Kristiansund at Nadderud Stadium on Wednesday.

While the early rounds of this tournament posed little resistance, Stabaek had to dig deep to punch their ticket to the last eight for a second straight year, emerging victorious from a dramatic seven-goal shootout against a ten-man Mjondalen side.

Kristiansund found themselves in a similar spot after steamrolling through their opening three NM Cup ties, only to be pushed to the absolute limit by top-flight outfit Molde in the quarterfinals, eventually edging them out 4-3 in a nerve-shredding extra-time thriller.

Stabaek vs Kristiansund Betting Tips : KRISTIANSUND TO WIN

They might be stepping into this clash as the away side but Kristiansund will carry serious momentum after hammering Rosenborg 4-1 over the weekend and will be eager to recreate that attacking brilliance in this mid-table tussle as they chase a coveted final four spot in the NM Cup. After kicking off the campaign with assurance and showing steady output on all fronts, Stabaek have suddenly fallen into a slump and are currently entangled in a five-match drought without a single victory, having come up short in three of those encounters. That thrilling 4-3 quarter-final triumph over Mjondalen on May 20 remains the last time the Oslo suburbs side tasted victory, and with pressure mounting as they chase a place in the final four, rediscovering their winning groove now seems like a tall order. Stabaek’s dramatic dip in form has largely been pinned on a backline that has lost its structure and resilience, leaking a worrying 16 goals across just six recent outings including a weekend mauling where IK Start alone hit them for five. Judging by current form, Kristiansund appear well-positioned to reach what would be their first-ever NM Cup semi-final, so we expect them to exploit every defensive lapse the hosts have shown in recent outings and push through with the result they are chasing.