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

Eliteserien action returns with Fredrikstad hosting Kristiansund at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion during the 2026 regular season. The home side currently sits eleventh in the domestic table while the visitors occupy fourteenth place. Power ratings favor the hosts at 63.78 against an away mark of 57.95, producing a modest 5.8-point edge for the stronger team. Recent form scores stand at 11.78 for Fredrikstad and 10.89 for Kristiansund, indicating closely matched recent outputs. Both clubs enter without recent outing details available. League positioning and underlying metrics suggest a competitive encounter where home advantage could prove influential. Structural elements point toward a measured contest between mid-table aspirants.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Fredrikstad occupies the eleventh position in the domestic standings while Kristiansund sits fourteenth.
  • Form: Fredrikstad holds a form score of 11.78 compared to Kristiansund's 10.89.
  • Squad: Detailed squad information remains unavailable for both sides ahead of the encounter.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is not provided in the current analysis.
  • Transition: Transition play statistics are absent from the fixture preview.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance shows low confidence with proxy data utilized for both teams.
  • xVariable: Fredrikstad maintains a power advantage of 5.8 points over their opponents.
  • Market: Baseline 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: 63 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.
63.78
57.95
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fredrikstad
Kristiansund
Power Score
63.78
57.95
League Position
11
14
Global Rank
489
663

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: 2026-08-14T00:25:56+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
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 enters the fixture with a slight structural edge derived from league placement and power metrics. Kristiansund remains competitive on form indicators despite the lower standing. Limited data on efficiency and transitions leaves room for on-field adjustments to shape outcomes. Set piece elements carry uncertainty due to proxy reliance. The hosts may leverage venue familiarity to control proceedings while the visitors seek to exploit any lapses. Overall balance tilts modestly toward the home team yet leaves scope for either side to claim points in this Eliteserien meeting.