Tournament: Eliteserien Norway
Venue: SR-Bank Arena (Stavanger)
Game time: July 13, 2024, 11:00
A match between Viking and Kristiansund will be held in the 14th round of the Norwegian Eliteserien on July 13, 2024. By accepting a newcomer, the European tournament contender clearly intends to achieve victory.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Viking: They have won 6 out of their last 8 rounds.
- Kristiansund: They have won only twice in their last 9 matches – those successes came in the last 3 rounds.
- Goal Timing: Viking scored 29% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes. Kristiansund scored 33% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Scoring Consistency: Viking has scored at least once in their last 16 matches. Kristiansund has conceded in each of their last 13 matches.
- First Half Performance: Viking wins the first half in 35% of matches, Kristiansund in 39%.
Team Analysis
- Viking: Known as "The Dark Blues," Viking managed to climb to 4th place last season. They started well after the winter break but did not win 4 times after a 1-0 result against Sarpsborg, gaining only 3 points during that period. Since May, the club has improved noticeably, failing to win only against Lillestrøm (1-4) and Molde (2-2). They took a strong 2-1 victory last Sunday after losing until the 81st minute.
- Kristiansund: Known as "The Owls," Kristiansund played in the Norwegian second division last season and took 4th place, enough to be promoted to the Eliteserien. The team started with a single defeat in the first 6 rounds, with a couple of victories. They then lost 4 times and drew 2-2 with Brann. They improved their performance in the summer, getting 7 points in 3 previous matches, including a 3-1 win against Fredrikstad.
Team News
- Viking: Lino and Lokberg are injured.
- Kristiansund: Olsen and Williamsen are in the infirmary.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Viking (possible lineup): Gunnarsson – Vevatne, Langas, Stensness, Bjorshol – Kvia-Egeskog, Bell, Yazbek – Tripic, Salvesen, Christiansen.
- Kristiansund (possible lineup): Lansing – Rakneberg, Hopmark, Jarl, Sjatil - Gueye, Alte, Bruseth, Isaksen, Sivertsen – Mikaelsson.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Viking vs Kristiansund The last time the opponents played was in 2022. They exchanged home victories with the same 2-1 score, and "The Dark Blues" won on penalties in the cup.
Match Prediction and Betting Tips Despite the progress of the newcomer, its opponent is clearly stronger. The hosts will win with “a -1.5 goal handicap” (odd: 1.94).
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