Kristiansund vs Start preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Kristiansund Stadion Sat, 25 Jul - 2:00 PM
Eliteserien
KristiansundKristiansund
1 2
StartIKS
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 2:00 PM
Round 15 Regular Season
Sander Kilen - 15'
Goal
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Goal
T. Strannegård - 90+1'
J. Júlíusson 73' Second yellow card
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CONTEXT

Kristiansund welcomed Start to their home ground for a contest that concluded with a 1-2 scoreline. The teams reached the interval level at 1-1. Kristiansund entered as the stronger side yet finished with one player dismissed. Start controlled 57 percent of possession and produced markedly higher quality opportunities. Their expected goals reached 2.09 while the hosts managed only 0.53. The away side converted the numerical advantage after the break to claim victory. The result proved consistent with underlying metrics despite the pre-match assessment of team strength. Start completed the comeback through sustained pressure and clinical finishing in the second period.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Kristiansund 1-2 Start. Start showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the performance indicators throughout.
  • xG alignment: The outcome stayed consistent with xG as Start posted 2.09 against 0.53.
  • Market alignment: The result proved aligned with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations pointed strongly toward Start given the 1.56 differential.
  • Event impact: The red card created a decisive event impact on second half play.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion altered the flow after the home team was reduced to ten.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. Saggi
R. Saggi
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Valstadsve
J. Valstadsve
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
O. Skogsrud Haukåsen
O. Skogsrud Haukåsen
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Grov Heiberg
P. Grov Heiberg
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Kristiansund A. Robertsen Skiri
A. Robertsen Skiri
VS
Start A. Karadas
A. Karadas
0.92
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.5
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 63 D
Rosenborg Rank: 62 L
Vålerenga Rank: 61 L
Viking Rank: 81 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 61 W
Molde Rank: 67 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosenborg Rank: 63 L
Brann Rank: 69 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 62 L
Vålerenga Rank: 61 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 85 L
Viking Rank: 81 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
55.66
46.3
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kristiansund
Start
Power Score
55.66
46.3
League Position
15
16
Global Rank
689
783

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Kristiansund — Opponent-weighted form score
Start — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kristiansund Start

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Kristiansund

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Start

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Kristiansund ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Start
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.58
45.35
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
45.35
20.58
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Kristiansund -2.40 Efficiency Index
vs
Start +2.40 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Kristiansund
Start
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Kristiansund
vs
Start
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Kristiansund Start
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
5%
20%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.03 vs -0.41
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Kristiansund Start
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
20%
5%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.41 vs -0.03
Kristiansund
Start
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Kristiansund
vs
Start
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Kristiansund Start
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Kristiansund 0.19
Start 0.29
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Kristiansund Start
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Kristiansund 0.03
Start 0.03
Kristiansund
Start
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IKS had peak pressure around 92'.
  • Kristiansund started the game with stronger pressure.
Kristiansund Pressure IKS Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IKS reached the top pressure at 92' (100.00).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 15 · Regular Season
Stadium
Kristiansund Stadion
Capacity
4126
Attendance
2779
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Rohit Saggi
Jørgen Rønning Valstadsve
Ole Andreas Skogsrud Haukåsen
Per Oscar Grov Heiberg

Statistics

Possession
Kristiansund
44%
IKS
56%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 14
37 Dangerous attacks 77
43 Possession 57
3 Corners 6
15 Free kicks 11
5 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

81 Ball Safe 74
15 Goal Kicks 6
4 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 3
11 Throwins 22
1 Injuries 1
17 Dribble Attempts 11
10 Successful Dribbles 7
59 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

91 Attacks 98
0 Big Chances Missed 2
2 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

68 Long Passes 57
333 Passes 424
256 Successful Passes 344
77 Successful Passes Percentage 81
3 Key Passes 17
23 Successful Long Passes 32
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56

Defensive

3 Saves 1
11 Tackles 14
11 Interceptions 6
44 Duels Won 53

Build-up

13 Total Crosses 28
4 Accurate Crosses 12

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Rohit Saggi

Starting XI ▼

1
M. Lansing
M. Lansing Goalkeeper
6.67
4
J. Júlíusson
J. Júlíusson Defender
6.36
5
D. Ulvestad
D. Ulvestad (C) Defender
6.39
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen Defender
6.54
22
H. Haugen
H. Haugen
Defender68'
6.21
13
Alexander Munksgaard
Alexander Munksgaard Defender
7.01
9
Sander Kilen
Sander Kilen Midfielder
7.59
10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Heine Gikling Bruseth Midfielder
6.98
14
Syver Skeide
Syver Skeide Midfielder
5.98
8
N. Ødegård
N. Ødegård
Midfielder46'
6.66
20
W. Igor
W. Igor Midfielder
6.74
19
L. Alvheim
L. Alvheim Attacker
6.43
23
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Midfielder69'
6.46
27
A. Rønning
A. Rønning Attacker
6.32
17
M. Williamsen
M. Williamsen
Defender75'
6.33
Referee : Rohit Saggi

Starting XI ▼

1
J. Pryts
J. Pryts Goalkeeper
6.4
6
John Norheim
John Norheim Defender
7.51
28
Jens Berland Husebø
Jens Berland Husebø Defender
6.86
29
Erlend Dahl Reitan
Erlend Dahl Reitan Defender
6.83
11
E. Schulze
E. Schulze (C) Midfielder
7.08
20
H. Lorentzen
H. Lorentzen
Attacker46'
6.92
16
T. Strannegård
T. Strannegård Midfielder
7.77
23
Erlend Segberg
Erlend Segberg Midfielder
8.25
27
Ousmane Diallo Toure
Ousmane Diallo Toure Midfielder
6.65
12
D. Dasjajev
D. Dasjajev
Defender74'
6.46
10
S. Mvoué
S. Mvoué Attacker
7.46
17
J. Cornelius
J. Cornelius Attacker
6.53
22
J. Ampofo
J. Ampofo Attacker
7.38
3
A. Ujkani
A. Ujkani
Defender90+2'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+4'
90+4'
Event
Erlend Dahl Reitan
Off the ball foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
A. Ujkani → J. Ampofo
8th Substitution
90+1'
Event
T. Strannegård
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
H. Magnússon
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
87'
Event
H. Magnússon → H. Haugen
7th Substitution
81'
Event
M. Williamsen → A. Rønning
6th Substitution
75'
74'
Event
D. Dasjajev → Ousmane Diallo Toure
5th Substitution
Event
J. Júlíusson
Foul / 1st Yellow/red Card
73'
Event
Tobias Hammer Svendsen → L. Alvheim
4th Substitution
69'
Event
H. Haugen → Jesper Isaksen
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Jesper Isaksen
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
52'
Event
N. Ødegård → Syver Skeide
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
H. Lorentzen → E. Schulze
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
J. Júlíusson
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
37'
26'
Event
E. Schulze
Persistent fouling / 1st Yellowcard
25'
Event
Erlend Segberg
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Sander Kilen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
15'

CONCLUSION

Start secured a deserved away victory after trailing at the interval. The red card to Kristiansund shifted momentum decisively and allowed the visitors to dominate territory and chance creation. Their superior xG total reflected sustained pressure that eventually yielded the winning goal. Kristiansund struggled to regain control once reduced in numbers and could not match the away side's efficiency. The final 1-2 scoreline accurately captured the balance of play across both halves. Start's ability to capitalize on the numerical edge proved decisive in turning the match in their favor. Overall the performance highlighted clear differences in execution under altered conditions.