As Viking prepares to battle Kristiansund BK on 13.09.2026 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, fans can expect a demonstration of sheer footballing excellence. Viking, with their robust squad depth, are anticipated to dominate the field. Our detailed match preview provides insights into both teams’ forms, key players to watch, and expert betting advice tailored to enhance your betting strategy.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/Glimt | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 49/15 | 47 |
| 2 | Viking | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 43/19 | 44 |
| 3 | Tromso | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 34/22 | 35 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 16/24 | 20 |
| 13 | Kristiansund BK | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19/29 | 19 |
| 14 | KFUM Oslo | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 20/33 | 19 |
Key Player Statistics: Viking vs Kristiansund BK
Viking vs Kristiansund BK Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Viking | 24.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Viking | 25.05.2025 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Kristiansund BK | 10.04.2025 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Viking | Kristiansund BK | 07.03.2025 | 5-2 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Viking | 10.11.2024 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Kristiansund BK | 13.07.2024 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kristiansund BK | Viking | 24.03.2023 | 4-1 |
| NM Cupen | Viking | Kristiansund BK | 12.10.2022 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Viking | 31.08.2022 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Kristiansund BK | 17.07.2022 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Viking | 04.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Aalesund | 30.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Viking | Dinamo Zagreb | 26.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Dinamo Zagreb | Viking | 18.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Viking | 14.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Viking | 01.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eliteserien | Aalesund | Viking | 26.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Viking | 22.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Sandefjord | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Tromso | 06.09.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Ham-Kam | Kristiansund BK | 30.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Fredrikstad | Kristiansund BK | 16.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Molde | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Kristiansund BK | 02.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Start | 25.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 18.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eliteserien | Rosenborg | Kristiansund BK | 12.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Brann | Kristiansund BK | 03.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kristiansund BK | Aalesund | 27.06.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Viking VS Kristiansund BK
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Viking vs Kristiansund BK
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Viking vs Kristiansund BK
Viking are flying. Second in the Eliteserien, playing Champions League football, and scoring goals for fun. When they host Kristiansund BK, this should be a procession. But here's the thing — in Norwegian football, nothing is ever quite that simple.
Let's start with the big picture. Viking sit second with 44 points from 19 games, having scored 43 goals this season. Kristiansund are 13th with just 19 points, conceding 29 times. On paper, this looks like a mismatch. And honestly? It probably is.
The head-to-head record backs that up completely. Viking have won five of their last six competitive meetings against Kristiansund. They won 3-1 at home in April 2025, won away at Kristiansund in May 2025, and then did it again at Kristiansund just months ago in May 2026. This fixture has become almost routine for Viking.
Here's what you need to watch for — Z. Tripić. He has racked up an astonishing 16 assists in just 18 league appearances this season. Sixteen. That number is genuinely ridiculous. He also has six goals and seven yellow cards, which tells you he plays on the edge constantly. If Kristiansund give him space, they will be punished severely. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a solid Viking team. With Tripić pulling strings and P. Christiansen leading the attack with nine goals, this is a side capable of embarrassing anyone.
Kristiansund's best threat is L. Alvheim with seven goals, but their attack has struggled all season with only 19 goals in 19 games. Viking's defence, conceding just 19 goals themselves, should handle that threat comfortably.
From a betting perspective, Viking at 1.20 is short but reflects reality. The real value here is in the goals markets. Viking scored six against Start and five against Bodo/Glimt at home recently. Back over 2.5 goals, and seriously consider over 3.5. I'd also strongly look at Viking to score in both halves — they have the depth and the firepower to keep pushing throughout the full 90.
My bold prediction: Viking win 3-0, Tripić gets at least one assist, and Kristiansund's leaky defence concedes before the hour mark.
This is Viking's stage right now. Come and watch them own it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Østbø | Norway | 35 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 75 |
| E. Botheim | Norway | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| G. Stensness | Australia | 27 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| H. Bjørdal | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | 188 | 86 |
| P. Christiansen | Denmark | 26 | Attacker | 175 | 72 |
| A. Bærtelsen | Denmark | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Haugen | Norway | 32 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| S. Bjørshol | Norway | 32 | Defender | 184 | 72 |
| V. Vevatne | Norway | 31 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| Z. Tripić | Norway | 33 | Attacker | 182 | 74 |
| V. Berisha | Norway | 32 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| K. Askildsen | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 75 |
| Erlend Jacobsen | Norway | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 80 kg |
| J. Daland | Norway | 26 | Defender | 175 | 71 |
| J. Bell | New Zealand | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| R. Postema | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| H. Falchener | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Haugen | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ľ. Belko | Slovakia | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Heggheim | Norway | 25 | Defender | 189 | 77 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Munksgaard | Denmark | 28 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| M. Lansing | USA | 32 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 84 |
| S. Svendsen | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| Z. Bytyqi | Kosovo | 30 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| A. Hopmark | Norway | 35 | Midfielder | 192 cm | 88 kg |
| D. Ulvestad | Norway | 37 | Defender | 189 | 84 |
| M. Williamsen | Norway | 23 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| J. Isaksen | Norway | 26 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 73 kg |
| T. Svendsen | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 66 kg |
| J. Kitolano | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Skeide | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sæther | Norway | 25 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 91 |
| H. Magnússon | Iceland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Bruseth | Norway | 22 | Attacker | 177 | 64 |
| I. Aalberg | Norway | 21 | Defender | 191 cm | 81 kg |
| N. Ødegård | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 189 | 88 |
| G. Christensen | Denmark | 22 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| L. Alvheim | Norway | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Børset | Norway | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Rønning | Norway | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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