Kristiansund vs Sarpsborg 08 preview

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Kristiansund Stadion Sat, 18 Jul - 2:00 PM
Eliteserien
KristiansundKristiansund
0 – 0
Sarpsborg 08SA08
Full Time Sat, 18 Jul 2:00 PM
Round 14 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Kristiansund hosted Sarpsborg 08 in a match that concluded 0-0. The first half also ended 0-0 with both sides unable to break the deadlock. Sarpsborg 08 recorded 0.99 expected goals while Kristiansund managed 0.78. The away side held 56 percent possession against the home team's 44 percent. No red cards were shown to either side. Sarpsborg 08 entered as the stronger team yet the draw proved consistent with the underlying metrics. The significant deviation of 100 percent was noted for Sarpsborg 08. The outcome aligned with expected goals and market indicators remained consistent throughout the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sarpsborg 08 showed a significant 100 percent deviation from pre-match positioning.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expected performance levels for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 draw outcome was consistent with the xG distribution.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market expectations for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: Sarpsborg 08 posted 0.99 xG against Kristiansund's 0.78 xG.
  • Event impact: The 0-0 draw reflected limited scoring chances across both halves.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so the result carried no disciplinary distortion.
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. Haugen
J. Haugen
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
T. Grønevik
T. Grønevik
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
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
Kristiansund A. Robertsen Skiri
A. Robertsen Skiri
VS
Sarpsborg 08 E. Sel
E. Sel
0.92
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.42
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rosenborg Rank: 62 L
Vålerenga Rank: 61 L
Viking Rank: 80 L
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 W
Molde Rank: 66 L
Sandefjord Rank: 62 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viking Rank: 80 W
Brann Rank: 70 W
Molde Rank: 66 W
Vålerenga Rank: 61 L
Fredrikstad Rank: 61 W
Lillestrøm Rank: 60 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 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.
55.71
63.1
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Kristiansund
Sarpsborg 08
Power Score
55.71
63.1
League Position
15
7
Global Rank
656
433

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
Sarpsborg 08 — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Kristiansund Sarpsborg 08

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 —

Sarpsborg 08

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 Sarpsborg 08
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.77
21.96
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.96
29.77
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 +0.76 Efficiency Index
vs
Sarpsborg 08 -0.76 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Kristiansund
Sarpsborg 08
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
Sarpsborg 08
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Kristiansund Sarpsborg 08
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
39%
10%
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 -0.10
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Kristiansund Sarpsborg 08
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
10%
39%
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).
-0.10 vs -0.31
Kristiansund
Sarpsborg 08
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
Sarpsborg 08
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Kristiansund Sarpsborg 08
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 0.26
Sarpsborg 08 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Kristiansund Sarpsborg 08
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 0.00
Sarpsborg 08 0.00
Kristiansund
Sarpsborg 08
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Kristiansund had peak pressure around 45'.
  • SA08 started the game with stronger pressure.
Kristiansund Pressure SA08 Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Kristiansund reached the top pressure at 45' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Kristiansund Kristiansund Home
4 matches
Sarpsborg 08 SA08 Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
3
Goals
6
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
6
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-19T00:01:36+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 18, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 14 · Regular Season
Stadium
Kristiansund Stadion
Capacity
4126
Attendance
2755
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jørgen Haugen
Tom Harald Grønevik
Imran Tariq
Oliver Skaret Barsøe

Statistics

Possession
Kristiansund
47%
SA08
53%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 4
42 Dangerous attacks 46
44 Possession 56
4 Corners 7
17 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

58 Ball Safe 55
9 Goal Kicks 7
4 Goal Attempts 4
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 18
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Injuries 0
17 Dribble Attempts 15
5 Successful Dribbles 7
29 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47

Attacking

86 Attacks 104
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

64 Long Passes 44
387 Passes 491
324 Successful Passes 402
84 Successful Passes Percentage 82
7 Key Passes 7
30 Successful Long Passes 16
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

Defensive

2 Saves 2
15 Tackles 17
13 Interceptions 3
47 Duels Won 49

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 20
2 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

5 Offsides 1
15 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Jørgen Haugen

Starting XI ▼

12
A. Sæther
A. Sæther Goalkeeper
6.78
4
J. Júlíusson
J. Júlíusson Defender
7.45
5
D. Ulvestad
D. Ulvestad (C) Defender
7.08
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen Defender
6.83
3
F. Flex
F. Flex
Defender70'
6.56
13
Alexander Munksgaard
Alexander Munksgaard Defender
7.19
7
M. Ubandoma
M. Ubandoma Midfielder
6.54
27
A. Rønning
A. Rønning
Attacker70'
6.33
9
S. Kilen
S. Kilen Midfielder
7.24
14
Syver Skeide
Syver Skeide Midfielder
6.94
77
H. Magnússon
H. Magnússon
Midfielder82'
6.37
20
W. Igor
W. Igor Midfielder
6.53
10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Heine Gikling Bruseth Attacker
7.17
8
N. Ødegård
N. Ødegård
Midfielder62'
6.75
19
L. Alvheim
L. Alvheim Attacker
7.07
22
H. Haugen
H. Haugen
Defender82'
6.6
Referee : Jørgen Haugen

Starting XI ▼

87
L. Øy
L. Øy Goalkeeper
6.94
4
Bjørn Inge Utvik
Bjørn Inge Utvik Defender
7.04
5
Magnar Odegaard
Magnar Odegaard Defender
7.08
12
Claus Niyukuri
Claus Niyukuri Defender
6.2
32
Eirik Wichne
Eirik Wichne
Defender46'
7.2
21
Anders Hiim
Anders Hiim Defender
7.16
2
Marius Lode
Marius Lode
Defender90+4'
8
Sander Christiansen
Sander Christiansen Midfielder
7.03
10
Sondre Sörli
Sondre Sörli (C) Midfielder
6.53
22
Victor Emanuel Halvorsen
Victor Emanuel Halvorsen Midfielder
6.99
77
Olaus Skarsem
Olaus Skarsem
Midfielder80'
6.48
33
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Midfielder
6.73
14
Jo Inge Berget
Jo Inge Berget
Attacker80'
6.63
11
Daniel Karlsbakk
Daniel Karlsbakk Attacker
6.7
17
Noa Williams
Noa Williams Attacker
6.5
6
Aimar Sher
Aimar Sher
Midfielder46'
6.76

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Marius Lode → Anders Hiim
10th Substitution
Event
H. Haugen → L. Alvheim
8th Substitution
82'
Event
H. Magnússon → Syver Skeide
9th Substitution
82'
80'
Event
Jo Inge Berget → Andreas Hansen
6th Substitution
80'
Event
Olaus Skarsem → Victor Emanuel Halvorsen
7th Substitution
Event
F. Flex → Jesper Isaksen
4th Substitution
70'
Event
A. Rønning → M. Ubandoma
5th Substitution
70'
Event
J. Júlíusson
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
63'
Event
N. Ødegård → Heine Gikling Bruseth
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
M. Ubandoma
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
61'
57'
Event
Bjørn Inge Utvik
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
46'
Event
Aimar Sher → Noa Williams
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Eirik Wichne → Claus Niyukuri
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
27'
Event
Claus Niyukuri
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 result between Kristiansund and Sarpsborg 08 reflected balanced but low-output attacking play. Sarpsborg 08 generated a modest xG advantage yet failed to convert opportunities into goals. Possession favored the visitors without translating into decisive moments. Both teams maintained defensive structures that limited clear chances after the even halftime score. The absence of red cards preserved the original tactical setup for the full duration. Expected goals aligned directly with the final outcome confirming the draw as a fair reflection of events. Sarpsborg 08's stronger designation did not produce a breakthrough against a compact Kristiansund defense.