Kristiansund vs Start: match statistics
Kristiansund vs Start: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kristiansund played against Start in Eliteserien (Norway). The game was played on July 25, 2026. Venue: Kristiansund Stadion. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Kristiansund has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Start has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Kristiansund scores 0.85 goals per game and allows 1.62. Start scores 1.00 and allows 2.36. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Kristiansund's games and 71% of Start's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 57%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.29 per game. Kristiansund takes 12.1 shots per game, while Start takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Kristiansund leads at halftime in 8% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Start leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kristiansund's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Start, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
I back Kristiansund to win (1) because the hosts concede an average of 1.33 goals at home versus 2.88 conceded by Start away, and Start have 0 away wins with an 88% loss rate. In attack Kristiansund generate an average xG of 1.38 per home match and record 13 shots with 3.83 on target, while Start have xG 1.20 with 10.63 shots and 3.63 on target; both teams’ shooting conversion is around 9%. Both sides are in poor form: Kristiansund have scored 4 and conceded 9 in their last 5 matches, and Start have scored 5 and conceded 11; on average the hosts collect 0.8 points from the last 5 matches versus 0.6 for the visitors. Additionally the hosts have 33% clean sheets at home, while Start have 0% clean sheets away, which confirms Kristiansund’s defensive edge and increases the likelihood of a low-margin home win. I expect a low-scoring game, typically 1:0 or 2:1 to Kristiansund.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The forecast leans towards BTTS - Yes, as both teams have high BTTS rates: Kristiansund 67% and Start 75%, versus a league average of 55%. In the last 5 matches both sides recorded BTTS in 60% of games, with average goals scored 0.8 (Kristiansund) and 1.0 (Start) and average goals conceded 1.8 and 2.2 respectively, indicating reciprocal scoring. xG data corroborates attacking opportunities: xG_for 1.42 for Kristiansund and 1.20 for Start, with xG_against 1.44 vs 1.96, meaning Start is particularly defensively vulnerable. Additionally, Start has zero clean sheets this season (0%), and Kristiansund only 17% of matches without conceding, so the likelihood of a No Goal is low. Considering these figures (high BTTS 67%/75%, low clean sheet percentages 17%/0% and season average goals conceded 1.67 vs 2.88), I assess the probability of BTTS at about 78% and recommend a 'Yes' bet.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams show a strong goal-scoring trend: season-to-date both sides have 100% of matches with at least 2 goals (Over 1.5: 100% vs 100%), and in the last 5 rounds each records 80% of games over 2.5 goals. xG analysis yields expected goals around 1.69 for Kristiansund (xG_for 1.42 vs xG_conceded Start 1.96) and about 1.32 for Start (xG_for 1.20 vs xG_conceded hosts 1.44), totaling ~3.01 xG. Additionally, high BTTS rates (67% hosts, 75% away) and shot averages 13.0 vs 10.63 with shots on target 3.33 vs 3.63 indicate many created chances. In the last 5 matches Kristiansund scored 4 and conceded 9 goals (avg 2.6 goals per match in their games), while Start scored 5 and conceded 11 (avg 3.2 goals), underlining both teams’ propensity for high-scoring games. Based on this I rate Over 2.5 as the strongest signal (probability ~72%), Over 1.5 as virtually certain (~97%), and Over 3.5 as moderate (~31%); therefore I recommend taking the over at the 2.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Kristiansund appears to be the overall favorite: at home they average 1.0 point and have a 17% win rate, while Start away average only 0.13 points and a 0% win rate. Start have been more likely to score before the break in their last 5 matches (they led at the break in 40% vs the hosts’ 20%) and scored 2 goals in minutes 0–15 versus 1 for Kristiansund, so it is easier for them to take the lead at half-time. However, the visitors concede an average of 2.88 goals per match and as many as 2.13 in the second half, while the home side concede 0.83 after the break and score 0.33 in the second half, which strongly suggests second-half turnarounds. xG and chance creation also favor Kristiansund: xG 1.42 vs 1.20 for Start and 13.0 shots per game versus 10.63, so the most likely scenario is Start leading at half-time and Kristiansund winning after the break (HT/FT 2/1) with an assigned probability of 30%; the overall chance of a home win is 64%, a draw 25%, and a Start win 11%.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kristiansund | Start | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Kristiansund is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Kristiansund · 0.6 pts / game - Start
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Start is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
0.85 goals / game - Kristiansund · 1 goals / game - Start
Kristiansund is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - Kristiansund · 2.36 goals / game - Start
Kristiansund scores in 54% of games (7 of 13 meczów), while Start keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 14 meczów).
Start scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Kristiansund keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kristiansund
Over / Under - Start
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Start is 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.69 pts / game - Kristiansund · 1.14 pts / game - Start
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kristiansund - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Start - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 7%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kristiansund
Start
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Kristiansund | Liga | Start | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.46 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 55% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 57% | • 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Kristiansund vs Start?
The Eliteserien match finished Kristiansund 1:2 Start. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kristiansund vs Start?
Kristiansund score 0.85 goals per game on average and Start 1.00. The Eliteserien average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Kristiansund's matches and 71% of Start's.
What form are Kristiansund and Start in?
Over the last 5 games Kristiansund have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Start 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kristiansund vs Start?
The statistical background for Kristiansund vs Start — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.