Rosenborg BK vs Kristiansund BK Best odds and tips

Rosenborg BK are the heavy favourites at 1.30 to beat Kristiansund BK in the Eliteserien on Thursday, with the visitors coming in at 9.80. The gap in the bookies’ odds is a little wide for a game between two clubs that are pretty evenly matched on paper, but the stats tell a different story. Rosenborg have a much better record in Eliteserien 2025 than Kristiansund, sitting 5th with 10 points from four games compared to 10th with six points from five for the visitors. Rosenborg are also unbeaten in their last five (W4, D1) and come into this with a commanding 0-2 away win over Valerenga IF Oslo. Kristiansund’s form is mixed, with two wins and three defeats from their last five, including a gutsy 3-2 away win at Tromsoe and a disappointing home defeat to Vaalerenga (0-2). The visitors are a young, attacking side that like to get on the front foot, but they can be caught out by teams who have a bit more structure and discipline, like Rosenborg.

Robin Shroot has done a good job since his appointment in January 2024, blending youth and experience in a pragmatic 4-3-3 system that is set up to be solid in defense and disciplined in the build-up. They have conceded few chances at home, but only scored one goal themselves, averaging 0.50 goals per game. Kristiansund are the opposite, an exciting side that are more likely to be involved in high-scoring games than not, with Amund Skiri’s high-pressing system making them a threat on the front foot. Sander Hestetun Kilen is their main goal threat, with three goals in the last five games, but the pacey Amidou Diop is a dynamic midfield presence who can carry the ball past defenders and start attacks. Kristiansund have scored an average of 1.67 goals per game away from home in Eliteserien 2025, but they have also conceded an average of 2.33 goals per game, so there is a lot of evidence to suggest that this will be an open game. Over 2.5 goals is 1.50 and it seems like a decent price considering the visitors’ style and leaky defence on the road. There isn’t really a tactical rivalry here, but this game is pivotal to both clubs’ Eliteserien aspirations and Kristiansund’s search for a first-ever win at Lerkendal should add some intrigue. Rosenborg are the form team, have the home advantage and have dominated this fixture in recent years, so the stats and the bookies both agree that they will take all three points on Thursday.