Rosenborg vs Kristiansund prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 12, 2026
Eliteserien Norway
In the 13th round of Norway's Eliteserien, Rosenborg and Kristiansund will face off on July 12, 2026. This is a crucial match in the battle for survival.
Rosenborg vs Kristiansund: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Trondheim remains one of the most decorated in the country. However, it's been a long time since they celebrated any major achievements—their last trophies date back to 2018. Last season, they finished seventh. Now, even that seems out of reach as they are engaged in a tough relegation fight—before the break, they were second from bottom with nine points from eleven matches. On the other hand, in the most recent round, they drew 2-2 with title contenders Bodø/Glimt.
Kristiansund finished in the last safe, thirteenth place in 2025. This season, they are performing at about the same level, slightly ahead of their upcoming opponent—but mostly suffered defeats in May. Most recently, they lost 1-3 to Vålerenga.
The historic giant is currently scoring an average of 0.82 goals per game while conceding twice as many—1.64 per match. Rønning and company have a slightly better attack, averaging one goal per game, but defensively they also let in 1.64 on average.
Previous Matches: Rosenborg vs Kristiansund
The Trondheim side has avoided defeat in five consecutive official meetings. However, a year ago, they suffered a heavy 1-4 loss away.
The hosts are seen as clear favorites. However, a neutral bet on "total over 2.5 goals" is recommended (odds – 1.67).
Rosenborg vs Kristiansund: Key Statistics and Trends
- Rosenborg have lost three of their last five matches
- 36% of Rosenborg's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per game is 2.45
- Kristiansund have lost four of their last five opponents
- 55% of Kristiansund's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per game is 2.64
Rosenborg vs Kristiansund: Possible Starting Lineups
Rosenborg play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Valstedt – Mortensen, Nemcik, Wolden, Vitry – Bomholt, Duris, Väisänen, Seide – Shjaha, Islamovic
Kristiansund play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sæter – Flex, Vilyamsen, Juliusson, Munksgaard – Igor, Edegaard – Rønning, Alvheim, Kilen – Isah
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Norwegian Eliteserien league table
