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Start vs Kristiansund BK: prediction and stats

EliteserienRegular Season - 30Kick-off on December 13, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Sparebanken Sør Arena, Kristiansand

StartKristiansund BK

The Footlab AI model makes Start the favourite at 51%, against 24% for a draw and 25% for Kristiansund BK. The most likely score is 1-1. If Start wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,456 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Start vs Kristiansund BK?

On Elo ratings, Start has 1,897 points and Kristiansund BK 1,889.

51%24%25%
Start winDrawKristiansund BK win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Start vs Kristiansund BK

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Start

5-3-2
  1. 20H. Lorentzen
  2. 17J. Cornelius
  1. 23E. Segberg
  2. 10S. Mvoué
  3. 18M. Ugland
  1. 3A. Ujkani
  2. 29E. Reitan
  3. 6J. Norheim
  4. 5S. Granheim
  5. 12D. Dashaev
  1. 26M. Sjøeng

Kristiansund BK

5-4-1
  1. 19L. Alvheim
  1. 10H. Bruseth
  2. 20W. Igor
  3. 16D. Tufekcic
  4. 7S. Svendsen
  1. 6J. Isaksen
  2. 59M. Elvius
  3. 24G. Christensen
  4. 4J. Júlíusson
  5. 5D. Ulvestad
  1. 1M. Lansing

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 01:19 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Start have 7 wins, 0 draws and 8 defeats; Kristiansund BK have 5, 2 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Start
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 11, 2026Ham-Kam(home)2-4Eliteserien
Oct 6, 2026Raufoss(away)5-1NM Cupen
Oct 2, 2026Brann(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 20, 2026Sandefjord(away)0-3Eliteserien
Sep 16, 2026Vindbjart(away)3-2NM Cupen
Kristiansund BK
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Bodo/Glimt(away)1-3Eliteserien
Oct 4, 2026Molde(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 2026Rosenborg(home)1-3Eliteserien
Sep 16, 2026Brattvåg(away)2-1NM Cupen
Sep 13, 2026Viking(away)1-8Eliteserien

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Start wins, 2 draws, 2 Kristiansund BK wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 25, 2026Kristiansund BK 1-2 StartEliteserien
Aug 5, 2023Kristiansund BK 1-1 Start1. Division
Apr 16, 2023Start 4-0 Kristiansund BK1. Division
Sep 20, 2020Start 1-2 Kristiansund BKEliteserien
Aug 9, 2020Kristiansund BK 3-2 StartEliteserien
Sep 2, 2018Kristiansund BK 1-1 StartEliteserien

Last archived meeting: Kristiansund BK vs Start on Jul 25, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Start score 1.6 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Kristiansund BK score 1.3 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Start1.61.819/1512/15
Kristiansund BK1.32.039/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Start sit 16th in Eliteserien (16 points from 22 matches) and Kristiansund BK sit 15th (19 points from 22 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
15Kristiansund BK225413224319
16Start224414244816

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Start vs Kristiansund BK?
The Footlab AI model makes Start the favourite at 51%, against 24% for a draw and 25% for Kristiansund BK.
Where and when is Start vs Kristiansund BK played?
Start vs Kristiansund BK is played on December 13, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Sparebanken Sør Arena, in the Eliteserien.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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