Kristiansund vs Molde preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Kristiansund Stadion Sun, 9 Aug - 5:15 PM
Eliteserien
KristiansundKristiansund
2 1
MoldeMOL
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 5:15 PM
Round 17 Regular Season
Sander Kilen - 25'
L. Alvheim - 76'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Kristiansund 2–1 Molde. The result saw Kristiansund take the points. Kristiansund 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. xG finished Kristiansund 0.8 – 4 Molde. Possession was 32%–68%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Kristiansund recorded a significant structural deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match dynamics throughout.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not consistent with the expected goals metrics.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with market positioning despite the xG figures.
  • xG expectations: Molde generated 4.02 xG against Kristiansund's 0.81 yet lost the match.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond the scoring plays in the 2-1 result.
  • Red card distortion: With no red cards issued there was no distortion from disciplinary actions.
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
S. Sinnes
S. Sinnes
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
M. Lundberg
M. Lundberg
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
I. Tariq
I. Tariq
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
B. Haarberg
B. Haarberg
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
Molde S. Tjelmeland
S. Tjelmeland
0.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.6
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
KFUM Rank: 60 L
Start Rank: 51 L
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 63 D
Rosenborg Rank: 67 L
Vålerenga Rank: 62 L
Viking Rank: 81 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 66 D
KFUM Rank: 59 W
Brann Rank: 69 L
Aalesund Rank: 50 D
Sandefjord Rank: 62 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 65 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
57.1
67.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kristiansund
Molde
Power Score
57.1
67.31
League Position
14
5
Global Rank
660
349

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

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 —

Molde

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 Molde
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.03
49.78
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
49.78
37.03
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 — Efficiency Index
vs
Molde — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Kristiansund
Molde
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
Molde
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Kristiansund Molde
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
38%
37%
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.
-0.31 vs -1.50
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Kristiansund Molde
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
37%
38%
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).
-1.50 vs -0.31
Kristiansund
Molde
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
Molde
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Kristiansund Molde
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 0.27
Molde 0.39
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Kristiansund Molde
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 0.01
Molde 0.05
Kristiansund
Molde
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • MOL had peak pressure around 94'.
  • MOL started the game with stronger pressure.
Kristiansund Pressure MOL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: MOL reached the top pressure at 94' (97.37).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Kristiansund Kristiansund Home
5 matches
Molde MOL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
2
Goals
3
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
3
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
1.50
xG
1.37
1.37
xGA
1.50

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:49:41+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 05:15 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 17 · Regular Season
Stadium
Kristiansund Stadion
Capacity
4126
Attendance
3805
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Svein Tore Sinnes
Magnus Lundberg
Imran Tariq
Bendik Haarberg

Statistics

Possession
Kristiansund
37%
MOL
63%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 4
7 Shots 15
37 Dangerous attacks 77
32 Possession 68
1 Corners 12
10 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

85 Ball Safe 80
0 Penalties 1
19 Goal Kicks 7
6 Goal Attempts 18
5 Substitutions 5
13 Throwins 19
18 Dribble Attempts 11
10 Successful Dribbles 5
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 45

Attacking

66 Attacks 141
1 Big Chances Missed 3
8 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

75 Long Passes 44
278 Passes 593
201 Successful Passes 516
72 Successful Passes Percentage 87
6 Key Passes 17
27 Successful Long Passes 24
36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 55

Defensive

9 Saves 0
15 Tackles 19
14 Interceptions 7
50 Duels Won 47

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 31
4 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Svein Tore Sinnes

Starting XI ▼

1
M. Lansing
M. Lansing Goalkeeper
8.84
4
J. Júlíusson
J. Júlíusson Defender
6.66
5
D. Ulvestad
D. Ulvestad (C) Defender
7.46
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen Defender
7.07
17
M. Williamsen
M. Williamsen
Defender73'
6.67
22
H. Haugen
H. Haugen Defender
6.44
3
F. Flex
F. Flex
Defender69'
6.46
7
Sander Svendsen
Sander Svendsen Midfielder
7
14
Syver Skeide
Syver Skeide
Midfielder69'
6.42
9
Sander Kilen
Sander Kilen Midfielder
7.16
10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Heine Gikling Bruseth Midfielder
7.29
2
Anders Børset
Anders Børset
Defender83'
6.33
20
W. Igor
W. Igor Midfielder
6.94
23
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Tobias Hammer Svendsen Midfielder
6.42
27
A. Rønning
A. Rønning
Attacker69'
6.53
19
L. Alvheim
L. Alvheim Attacker
7.51
Referee : Svein Tore Sinnes

Starting XI ▼

12
P. Lervik
P. Lervik Goalkeeper
6.09
4
S. Hansen
S. Hansen Defender
6.31
19
Eirik Haugan
Eirik Haugan
Defender86'
25
Martin Linnes
Martin Linnes Defender
6.45
28
Viktor Bender
Viktor Bender
Midfielder80'
7.03
26
Samukele Kabini
Samukele Kabini Defender
6.68
8
Mathias Løvik
Mathias Løvik
Defender73'
6.34
33
Birk Risa
Birk Risa Defender
6.96
5
Eirik Hestad
Eirik Hestad Midfielder
7.6
10
Emil Breivik
Emil Breivik (C) Midfielder
6.97
21
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter Midfielder
7.7
23
Sondre Granaas
Sondre Granaas Midfielder
7.94
30
Daniel Daga
Daniel Daga Midfielder
6.95
6
N. Ødegård
N. Ødegård
Midfielder80'
6.77
9
Jalal Abdullai
Jalal Abdullai Attacker
6.66
24
Trent Kone Doherty
Trent Kone Doherty
Attacker73'
6.65

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
A. Rønning
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+9'
90+8'
Event
Trent Kone Doherty
Goalkeeper save
Event
D. Ulvestad
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
90+7'
90+7'
Event
N. Ødegård
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Trent Kone Doherty
Goal confirmed
89'
Event
Trent Kone Doherty
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
86'
Event
Eirik Haugan → S. Hansen
10th Substitution
Event
Anders Børset → Heine Gikling Bruseth
9th Substitution
83'
80'
Event
Viktor Bender → Martin Linnes
7th Substitution
80'
Event
N. Ødegård → Daniel Daga
8th Substitution
Event
L. Alvheim
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
76'
76'
Event
S. Hansen
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
M. Williamsen → Jesper Isaksen
6th Substitution
73'
73'
Event
Trent Kone Doherty → Jalal Abdullai 
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Mathias Løvik → Samukele Kabini
5th Substitution
Event
F. Flex → H. Haugen
1st Substitution
69'
Event
A. Rønning → Tobias Hammer Svendsen
2nd Substitution
69'
Event
Syver Skeide → Sander Svendsen
3rd Substitution
69'
66'
Event
Sindre Tjelmeland
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
65'
Event
Eirik Hestad
Goal disallowed
61'
Event
Eirik Hestad
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Sander Kilen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
25'

CONCLUSION

Kristiansund claimed a 2-1 win over Molde after leading 1-0 at the interval. The visitors held clear superiority in possession and chance creation but failed to overcome the deficit. The hosts maximized limited opportunities to secure the points. Absence of red cards kept the contest at eleven versus eleven for the full duration. This outcome underscored how finishing efficiency can outweigh overall territorial control on a given afternoon. Molde will review conversion rates while Kristiansund can take confidence from the defensive resilience shown. The match illustrated the gap between statistical dominance and actual results in league play.