Kristiansund vs Viking preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Kristiansund Stadion Sun, 24 May - 4:00 PM
Eliteserien
Kristiansund Kristiansund
1 2
Viking Viking
Full Time Sun, 24 May 4:00 PM
Round 10 Regular Season
L. Alvheim - 79'
Goal
|
Goal
Simen Kvia-Egeskog - 2'
Henrik Falchener - 72'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Kristiansund 1–2 Viking. The result saw Viking take the points. Viking showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 54%–46%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Kristiansund 1-2 Viking. Viking showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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
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. Skaret Barsøe
O. Skaret Barsøe
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
I. Jahr
I. Jahr
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
M. Støfringshaug
M. Støfringshaug
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
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
Viking M. Jensen
M. Jensen
1.1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.7
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm Rank: 58 W
Molde Rank: 66 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
HamKam Rank: 59 D
Aalesund Rank: 45 D
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Start Rank: 49 W
KFUM Rank: 57 W
Rosenborg Rank: 62 W
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Brann Rank: 68 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Kristiansund
18.33%
Draw
20.71%
Away Viking
60.96%

Movement

Changes since opening
Kristiansund
+18.14%
Draw
+16.98%
Viking
-35.11%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
56
79.38
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kristiansund
Viking
Power Score
56
79.38
League Position
10
1
Global Rank
606
68

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Kristiansund

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

Viking

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 Viking
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.54
27.83
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.83
34.54
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 +0.67 Efficiency Index
vs
Viking -0.67 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Kristiansund
Viking
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 ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Viking
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Kristiansund Viking
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Kristiansund Viking
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Kristiansund
Viking
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.

–
Kristiansund
vs
Viking
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Kristiansund Viking
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
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 0.52
Viking 0.18
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Kristiansund Viking
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
—
—
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 0.04
Viking 0.03
Kristiansund
Viking
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Viking had peak pressure around 50'.
  • Viking started the game with stronger pressure.
Kristiansund Pressure Viking Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Viking reached the top pressure at 50' (78.25).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 14 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Kristiansund Kristiansund Home
14 matches
Viking Viking Away
Match Record
3
Wins
11
0
Draws
0
11
Losses
3
Goals
18
Goals Scored
30
30
Goals Conceded
18
-12
Goal Difference
+12
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-25T00:04:14+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch
A. Sæther
Norway
12 A. Sæther
A. Munksgaard
Substitution
Denmark
13 A. Munksgaard
J. Júlíusson
Iceland
4 J. Júlíusson
D. Ulvestad
Substitution
Norway
5 (C) D. Ulvestad
F. Flex
Denmark
3 F. Flex
W. Igor
Substitution
Nigeria
20 W. Igor
J. Isaksen
Substitution
Norway
6 J. Isaksen
A. Kurd Rønning
Substitution
Norway
27 A. Kurd Rønning
M. Isah Ubandoma
Nigeria
7 M. Isah Ubandoma
N. Ødegård
Norway
8 N. Ødegård
L. Alvheim
Norway
19 L. Alvheim
Ľ. Belko
Slovakia
30 Ľ. Belko
V. Auklend
Substitution
Norway
24 V. Auklend
H. Falchener
Norway
25 H. Falchener
A. Bloch Bærtelsen
Denmark
21 A. Bloch Bærtelsen
H. Heggheim
Norway
5 H. Heggheim
T. Séne Moi
Substitution
29 T. Séne Moi
E. Austbö
Substitution
Norway
17 E. Austbö
S. Kvia-Egeskog
Norway
26 S. Kvia-Egeskog
O. Visted
Norway
15 O. Visted
Z. Tripić
Substitution
Norway
10 (C) Z. Tripić
P. Christiansen
Denmark
20 P. Christiansen

General Information

Date & Time
May 24, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 10 · Regular Season
Stadium
Kristiansund Stadion
Capacity
4126
Attendance
3014
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jørgen Rønning Valstadsve
Oliver Skaret Barsøe
Ivar Michael Jahr
Mathias Støfringshaug

Statistics

Possession
Kristiansund
54%
Viking
46%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 0
1 Shots 3
33 Dangerous attacks 56
54 Possession 46
4 Corners 4
15 Free kicks 11
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

31 Successful Dribbles Percentage 17
8 Goal Kicks 7
24 Throwins 18
5 Successful Dribbles 2
6 Goal Attempts 7
1 Injuries 1
86 Ball Safe 73
5 Substitutions 5
1 Assists 1
16 Dribble Attempts 12

Attacking

98 Attacks 94
0 Counter Attacks 2
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

86 Successful Passes Percentage 79
14 Key Passes 7
547 Passes 461
472 Successful Passes 365
54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33
38 Successful Long Passes 18
71 Long Passes 55

Defensive

1 Saves 1
5 Interceptions 8
11 Tackles 20
42 Duels Won 49

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 18
4 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

11 Fouls 15
1 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Mathias Støfringshaug

Starting XI ▼

12
A. Sæther
A. Sæther Goalkeeper
6.16
3
F. Flex
F. Flex Defender
7.14
4
J. Júlíusson
J. Júlíusson Defender
6.68
5
D. Ulvestad
D. Ulvestad (C) Defender
6.37
17
M. Williamsen
M. Williamsen
Defender34'
6.78
13
Alexander Munksgaard
Alexander Munksgaard Defender
7.11
18
Promise Ikojo Meliga
Promise Ikojo Meliga
Attacker89'
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen Midfielder
6.57
77
H. Magnússon
H. Magnússon
Midfielder46'
6.75
7
M. Ubandoma
M. Ubandoma Midfielder
6.63
8
N. Ødegård
N. Ødegård Midfielder
7.07
20
W. Igor
W. Igor Midfielder
7.17
14
Syver Skeide
Syver Skeide
Midfielder89'
27
A. Rønning
A. Rønning Midfielder
6.35
23
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Midfielder89'
19
L. Alvheim
L. Alvheim Attacker
6.8
Referee : Mathias Støfringshaug

Starting XI ▼

30
Lubomir Belko
Lubomir Belko Goalkeeper
6.43
5
Henrik Heggheim
Henrik Heggheim Defender
6.9
21
Anders Bærtelsen
Anders Bærtelsen Defender
7.37
24
Vetle Auklend
Vetle Auklend Defender
6.96
3
Viljar Vevatne
Viljar Vevatne
Defender90+7'
6.49
25
Henrik Falchener
Henrik Falchener Defender
7.88
10
Zlatko Tripic
Zlatko Tripic (C) Midfielder
7.49
18
Sondre Bjørshol
Sondre Bjørshol
Defender88'
15
Ola Visted
Ola Visted Midfielder
6.5
17
Edvin Austbø
Edvin Austbø Midfielder
6.94
2
Herman Haugen
Herman Haugen
Defender68'
6.2
26
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Simen Kvia-Egeskog Midfielder
7.4
29
Tobias Moi
Tobias Moi Midfielder
6.58
33
Jakob Segadal Hansen
Jakob Segadal Hansen
Midfielder68'
6.51
20
Peter Christiansen
Peter Christiansen Attacker
6.26

Events

2ND-HALF
90+8'
Event
Herman Haugen
6th Yellowcard
90+7'
Event
Viljar Vevatne → Vetle Auklend
9th Substitution
Event
N. Ødegård
5th Yellowcard
90+6'
90+6'
Event
Viljar Vevatne
7th Yellowcard
Event
Promise Ikojo Meliga → Alexander Munksgaard
6th Substitution
89'
Event
Syver Skeide → W. Igor
7th Substitution
89'
Event
Tobias Hammer Svendsen → A. Rønning
8th Substitution
89'
88'
Event
Sondre Bjørshol → Zlatko Tripic
5th Substitution
84'
Event
Peter Christiansen
4th Yellowcard
Event
L. Alvheim
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
79'
Event
F. Flex
3rd Yellowcard
73'
72'
Event
Henrik Falchener
Header / 2nd Goal
68'
Event
Herman Haugen → Edvin Austbø
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Jakob Segadal Hansen → Tobias Moi
3rd Substitution
67'
Event
Ola Visted
2nd Yellowcard
Event
H. Magnússon → Jesper Isaksen
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
M. Williamsen → D. Ulvestad
1st Substitution
34'
Event
Jesper Isaksen
1st Yellowcard
20'
2'
Event
Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Kristiansund 1-2 Viking. Structural assessment: Viking exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.