BK to bring the better of Haugesund in a key relegation battle
Sunday’s Eliteserien clash between FK Haugesund and Kristiansund BK sees the side with the worst record in the Norwegian top-flight host the side in 8th place. FK Haugesund vs Kristiansund BK preview: Haugesund have just 1 point on the board after 11 games and are averaging a meagre 0.20 goals per game, conceding at an alarming rate of 3.00 goals per match at home.
The hosts’ form has been disastrous with 5 consecutive defeats ahead of this clash, with their last 3 home games all resulting in 0 points and 4-0 and 0-4 losses to Sandefjord and Bodoe/Glimt respectively. New manager Toni Korkeakunnas has had a tough time since taking charge on May 27th 2025, with every game being a battle to avoid the drop. Haugesund play a pragmatic and often slow-paced brand of football, relying on deep defensive lines and pace on the counter.
Kristiansund BK are having a much better season than their opponents, but the middle of the table mediocrity they are currently enduring isn’t good enough for Amund Skiri’s men. BK have 16 points from 12 games and come into this one on the back of a 4-1 win over Rosenborg BK and a 4-1 loss to SK Brann Bergen. Skiri has implemented a positive and open approach since taking over in August 2023, but it’s fair to say the results have been mixed. The FK Haugesund vs Kristiansund BK prediction will likely hinge on which side can find consistency, as Kristiansund have 2 wins and 3 losses from their last 5, and they have scored 11 goals in 7 away matches so far.
A true David vs Goliath battle
Kristiansund have yet to win in their 3 meetings at Haugesund in the Eliteserien, and Haugesund have won the last two, most recently winning 1-0 at this ground in 2024.
Haugesund’s form is so poor that I am going for the favored BK to edge this one out, but I do think that the hosts’ desperation for 3 points will make this closer than the FK Haugesund vs Kristiansund BK odds suggest.
With the FK Haugesund vs Kristiansund BK odds at 2.16 for the visitors, Haugesund at 2.77 and the draw at 3.38, there is certainly a bit of value to be had in backing BK to score 2+ goals.
Mohamed Ofkir is Haugesund’s main goal threat, and he has the pace and counter-attacking nous to cause BK problems.
Additionally, our FK Haugesund vs Kristiansund BK betting tips recommend keeping an eye on Ofkir’s performance for potential anytime scorer bets. But I am backing BK’s experience and momentum from their 4-1 win over Rosenborg to see them through this clash, which aligns with this FK Haugesund vs Kristiansund BK prediction.
