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Fredrikstad vs Kristiansund BK Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fredrikstad vs Kristiansund BK

EliteserienRegular Season - 18
Fredrikstad
#8 · Eliteserien
WWWLL
1 - 0
Fredrikstad Stadion, Fredrikstad
Referee: M. Stofringshaug
Kristiansund BK
#14 · Eliteserien
LWLLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.70
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.65 (implied 60.5%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 63.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.59). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (63.0% vs 60.5%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fredrikstad to win against Kristiansund BK, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Positioned 11th in the league, Fredrikstad has secured 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses this season, accumulating 17 points. Their goal difference of -11 indicates defensive vulnerabilities, but they have managed to find the net 16 times, which could be crucial in this matchup. On the other hand, Kristiansund BK sits at the bottom of the table in 15th place, with only 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, totaling 12 points. Their goal-scoring has been a struggle this season, with just 13 goals, while conceding 25, leading to a goal difference of -12. This lack of offensive output may hinder their chances against a mid-table side like Fredrikstad. The model assigns a win probability of approximately 55% for Fredrikstad, with the projected score of 2-1 reflecting their slight edge. However, one caveat is that if Kristiansund can tighten their defence and improve their finishing, they might pose a challenge. The full analysis method, based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Fredrikstad Win54%1.86
Draw23%3.58
Kristiansund BK Win23%3.85
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6555.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7552.2%

Combined goal output is high (2.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Fredrikstad 1-1 Kristiansund BK
6.5915.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fredrikstad -0.5
1.8448%

Fredrikstad have been the stronger side, winning 42% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.59
15.2%
1-0
7.69
13.0%
2-1
7.79
12.9%
2-0
9.10
11.1%
0-0
11.15
9.2%
0-1
11.41
8.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.2% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Fredrikstad clean sheets, in line with their 19% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fredrikstad
-0.0
1.37
Kristiansund BK
+0.0
2.99
Fredrikstad
-0.5
1.84
Kristiansund BK
+0.5
3.40
Fredrikstad
-1.5
3.20
Kristiansund BK
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Fredrikstad are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Fredrikstad vs Kristiansund BK
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.903.653.801.802.001.672.05
Marathonbet
1.833.653.951.752.041.652.08
Betfair
1.853.703.901.752.051.672.15
Pinnacle
1.883.814.171.782.09
SBO
1.863.263.501.762.08
William Hill
1.853.403.801.672.10
Bet365
1.853.703.901.732.081.702.05
1xBet
1.883.744.041.772.071.652.11
Unibet
1.903.553.651.682.021.602.14
888Sport
1.853.403.801.732.001.672.10
Betano
1.883.553.901.752.051.622.15
BetVictor
1.803.603.801.701.991.622.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
52.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
33.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFredrikstad or Draw
77%1.24
12Fredrikstad or Kristiansund BK
78%1.26
X2Draw or Kristiansund BK
46%1.89

Head to Head

Last 9 Meetings (Fredrikstad leads 4-3)
4 Fredrikstad2 Draw3 Kristiansund BK
19 Apr
Kristiansund BK
2-0
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
Nov 25
Fredrikstad
3-1
Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien
May 25
Kristiansund BK
0-1
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
Nov 24
Fredrikstad
1-1
Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien
Jul 24
Kristiansund BK
3-1
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
Aug 23
Fredrikstad
4-1
Kristiansund BK
1. Division
Apr 23
Kristiansund BK
0-1
Fredrikstad
1. Division
Oct 16
Kristiansund BK
0-0
Fredrikstad
1. Division
Apr 16
Fredrikstad
0-1
Kristiansund BK
1. Division

In the last nine encounters between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund BK, Fredrikstad has won 4 times, Kristiansund BK has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The match results indicate a competitive rivalry, with several close contests, including 4 matches decided by a single goal. Notably, the scores reflect a mix of narrow victories and one heavy win by Fredrikstad, who triumphed 4-1 in their most recent fixture. The last win for Kristiansund BK came in 2026, suggesting a challenging period for them in this matchup.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
17132243123141
WWWWW
2
Viking
17131340172340
LWWDW
3
Tromso
17104334201434
LWWWD
4
Molde
178363226627
WLDWL
5
Lillestrom
178272321226
DLLLW
6
Brann
178183627925
WWLWW
8
Fredrikstad
177281827-923
WWWLL
14
Kristiansund BK
1743101527-1215
LWLLD
15
Aalesund
172962741-1415
DDLDL
16
Start
1724111638-2210
LLWLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FredrikstadHome
5W1D2L
8 playedGF 11 · GA 82.00 pts/game
Kristiansund BKAway
1W1D7L
9 playedGF 5 · GA 160.44 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FredrikstadKristiansund BK
1.29Goals p.g.0.97
1.58Goals conceded p.g.1.48
19%Clean sheets14%
42%Win rate28%
2.87Avg goals in match2.45
1.04xG per game0.90
-0.03xGA per game-0.24
48%Possession %45%
3.5Shots on target / game3.1
3.7Corners per game5.5
Fredrikstad
Recent Form

Fredrikstad have won 8 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Kristiansund BK 1-0 and beat Sandefjord 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 6D 12L from the last 31 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FredrikstadAll competitions
16 Aug
Fredrikstad
1-0
Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien
08 Aug
Start
0-1
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
01 Aug
Fredrikstad
1-0
Sandefjord
Eliteserien
27 Jul
Rosenborg
4-0
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
17 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
1-0
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien
11 Jul
Fredrikstad
0-2
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
13
Win
42%
6
Draw
19%
12
Lost
39%
Kristiansund BK
Recent Form

Kristiansund BK have won 2 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Kristiansund BK 1-0 and lost to KFUM Oslo 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 6D 15L from the last 29 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Kristiansund BKAll competitions
16 Aug
Fredrikstad
1-0
Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien
09 Aug
Kristiansund BK
2-1
Molde
Eliteserien
02 Aug
KFUM Oslo
2-1
Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien
25 Jul
Kristiansund BK
1-2
Start
Eliteserien
12 Jul
Rosenborg
3-0
Kristiansund BK
Eliteserien
03 Jul
Brann
1-2
Kristiansund BK
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
28%
6
Draw
21%
15
Lost
52%

Lineups

Confirmed

Fredrikstad5-4-1Confirmed

4Fredrik HolméDEF
38Isak Helstad AmundsenDEF
16Daniel EidDEF
5Simen RafnDEF
12Ulrik FredriksenDEF
23Henrik Langaas SkogvoldFWD
77Martin BorsheimGK
29Gabriel WessehMID
20Oskar ØhlenschlaegerMID
14Max NilssonMID
6Samuel Leach HolmMID
28Solomon OwusuDEF
18Jonathan NorbyeDEF
19Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-AlemDEF
10Johannes NúñezFWD
1Oystein OvretveitGK
21Jakub JezierskiMID
7Benjamin FaraasMID
9Salim LaghzaouiMID
24Leonard OwusuMID

Kristiansund BK4-2-3-1Confirmed

6Jesper IsaksenDEF
5Dan Peter UlvestadDEF
4Julius Mar JuliussonDEF
22Haakon HaugenDEF
19Leander AlvheimFWD
1Michael LansingGK
20Wilfred George IgorMID
7Sander SvendsenMID
9Sander Hestetun KilenMID
23Tobias Hammer SvendsenMID
10Heine Gikling BrusethMID
3Frederik FlexDEF
17Max Normann WilliamsenDEF
2Anders BørsetDEF
11Zymer BytyqiFWD
27Adrian Kurd RønningFWD
12Adrian SætherGK
14Syver Skundberg SkeideMID

Unavailable Players

7 players

Fredrikstad4

I. Amundsen
QuestionableInjury
K. Okpaleke
Missing FixtureInjury
S. Kvile
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
S. Sorlokk
Missing FixtureFoot Injury

Kristiansund BK3

A. Munksgaard
Missing FixtureFoot Injury
D. Tufekcic
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
J. Isaksen
QuestionableInjury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Both Teams Score1.65 (55.3%)
Value Bets
Fredrikstad Win1.86 (54.2%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.75 (52.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.04 (47.8%)
BTTS No2.11 (44.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.58 (22.5%)
Kristiansund BK Win3.85 (23.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

M. Stofringshaug has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Fredrikstad have averaged 3.7 corners per match at home; Kristiansund BK 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fredrikstad have generated 1.04 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 42% of them. They put 3.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Fredrikstad player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.