There are several games to enjoy on Saturday the 22nd of August in the Norwegian Eliteserien. One of which takes place at the Kristiansund Stadion between Kristiansund BK and Sarpsborg 08.
The hosts begin the weekend in 6th place on 21 points while the visitors are below them in 10th place on 17 points.
Kristiansund BK come into the match having suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Odd last weekend. Kristiansund BK took the lead thanks to an own goal after just 17 minutes but were behind before half-time. That result ended a run of 6 matches unbeaten in the Eliteserien.
Prior to the loss at Odd, Kristiansund BK won 3 games in succession which boosted their league position. The victories came at home against Sandefjord and Start plus away at Viking. Kristiansund BK have scored at least one goal in each of their last 5 Eliteserien matches but have failed to keep a clean sheet in the same number of games.
Not only have both teams scored in their last 5 league games but Kristiansund BK have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of those matches. In fact, of their last 13 matches in the Eliteserien, Kristiansund BK have seen 12 in which both teams scored.
Kristiansund BK have been tough to beat on home soil and they have not lost a match in 11 of their last 13 home matches in Eliteserien.
Sarpsborg 08 picked up an excellent 2-1 home victory against the defending champions Molde last weekend. They were 2-0 up after 56 minutes and despite conceding a goal with just over 30 minutes of the match remaining, Sarpsborg 08 held on to take maximum points. The win was even better considering their previous result when Sarpsborg 08 fell to a heavy 5-1 loss at Rosenborg.
Sarpsborg 08 have been very inconsistent this season, winning 5, drawing 2 and losing 7 of their 14 league games to date. Trends show they have been struggling to win games and including matches from last season, Sarpsborg 08's performance has been disappointing, as they have won just 2 of their 20 most recent away Eliteserien clashes.
They have been struggling to pick up victories away from home, winning just one of their last 9 away league games. They have managed to score in 4 of their last 5 away matches but have conceded in 5 of their last 6 on the road.
Team news and Kristiansund BK will be without injured goalkeeper Sean McDermott and that means Mor Mbaye will continue in goal.
Sarpsborg 08 are without Jørgen Horn who has an ankle injury and is not expected back in action until September. He is the only player unavailable for the away team.
Sarpsborg 08 have the ability to score a goal in this game but Kristiansund BK are aiming to make it three wins in succession at home. We expect to see a home victory with both teams scoring.