Fredrikstad vs Kristiansund preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Nye Fredrikstad Stadion Sun, 16 Aug - 5:15 PM
Eliteserien
FredrikstadFFK
KristiansundKristiansund
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 5:15 PM
Round 18 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Eliteserien regular season of 2026, Fredrikstad host Kristiansund at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion. The home side enters with a power score of 63.56, creating a 5.8 point advantage over the visitors who register 57.72. Fredrikstad currently occupy 11th place in the domestic standings, ahead of Kristiansund who sit in 14th. Form scores show a narrow lead for the hosts at 11.78 compared to 10.89 for the away team. Both sides approach the fixture with limited recent outing details available. The stronger team designation favors Fredrikstad based on overall metrics. This league encounter promises an analytical battle where positional gaps and power differentials may shape proceedings. Data constraints on efficiency and set pieces add layers to pre-match evaluation.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Fredrikstad sit 11th while Kristiansund occupy 14th in domestic league positions.
  • Form: Fredrikstad hold a form score of 11.78 against Kristiansund's 10.89.
  • Squad: Squad composition details remain unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided in the available dataset for either side.
  • Transition: Transition play information is absent from the current pre-match data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data applied due to unavailable xG.
  • xVariable: Fredrikstad possess a power score advantage of 5.8 points over Kristiansund.
  • Market: Projection split: Fredrikstad 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Kristiansund 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Fredrikstad C. Røjkjaer
C. Røjkjaer
VS
Kristiansund A. Robertsen Skiri
A. Robertsen Skiri
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.94
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Start Rank: 53 W
Sandefjord Rank: 65 W
Rosenborg Rank: 65 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 86 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 61 L
Start Rank: 54 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Molde Rank: 68 W
KFUM Rank: 60 L
Start Rank: 51 L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 66 D
Rosenborg Rank: 67 L
Vålerenga Rank: 62 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

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.
63.56
57.72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fredrikstad
Kristiansund
Power Score
63.56
57.72
League Position
11
14
Global Rank
485
660

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Fredrikstad FFK Home
5 matches
Kristiansund Kristiansund Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
6
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:27:49+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 05:15 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 18 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nye Fredrikstad Stadion
Capacity
12565
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mathias Støfringshaug

Expected Lineup

Referee : Mathias Støfringshaug

Starting XI ▼

77
Martin Børsheim
Martin Børsheim Goalkeeper
6.9
19
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem
Fanuel Ghebreyohannes Yrga-Alem Midfielder
6.47
16
Daniel Eid
Daniel Eid Midfielder
7.07
23
Henrik Langaas Skogvold
Henrik Langaas Skogvold Centre Forward
6.61
29
Gabriel Wesseh
Gabriel Wesseh Attacker
6.97
20
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger
Oskar Öhlenschlaeger Attacker
7.08
38
Isak Helstad Amundsen
Isak Helstad Amundsen Right Back
6.44
4
Fredrik Holmé
Fredrik Holmé Centre Back
7.07
6
Samuel Leach Holm
Samuel Leach Holm Central Midfield
7.06
12
Ulrik Fredriksen
Ulrik Fredriksen Left Back
7
14
Max Nilsson
Max Nilsson Central Midfield
6.81
Referee : Mathias Støfringshaug

Starting XI ▼

1
M. Lansing
M. Lansing Goalkeeper
7.3
7
Sander Svendsen
Sander Svendsen Attacker
6.91
9
Sander Kilen
Sander Kilen Attacker
6.93
19
L. Alvheim
L. Alvheim Centre Forward
6.78
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen Left Back
6.64
23
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Tobias Hammer Svendsen Central Midfield
6.53
4
J. Júlíusson
J. Júlíusson Right Back
6.68
5
D. Ulvestad
D. Ulvestad Left Back
6.89
10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Heine Gikling Bruseth Central Midfield
6.88
20
W. Igor
W. Igor Central Midfield
6.84
22
H. Haugen
H. Haugen Right Back
6.55

CONCLUSION

Fredrikstad enter as the stronger side with a clear power edge and superior league standing against Kristiansund. Their form score provides a modest buffer that could influence control of the match at home. Kristiansund will look to close the structural gap through organized play despite the positional deficit. Limited data on efficiency and transitions leaves room for in-game adjustments by both coaches. Set piece elements carry uncertainty given the low confidence indicators. Overall the contest highlights Fredrikstad's advantages in key metrics while Kristiansund seek to exploit any vulnerabilities. This setup points to a measured encounter where home strength may prove decisive.