Kristiansund 0-0 Sarpsborg 08 result, stats and report

Rosenborg made it a comfortable afternoon in Kristiansund, winning 3-1 with goals from Mads Bomholt, Noah Sahsah, and Amin Chiakha to underline the gulf in quality between the two sides.

Sarpsborg 08 bossed the ball and the chances but had to settle for a point after Fredrikstad refused to buckle, with the game decided inside the first half hour.

Viking dismantled Kristiansund 8-1 in a performance that was as complete as it was brutal, with Erik Botheim and a relentless collective effort leaving the visitors with nowhere to hide.

Sarpsborg 08 have not won in five Eliteserien matches and face a Rosenborg side that has won four of their last five. Something has to give on Sunday.

Kristiansund host Aalesund on Saturday with both sides mired in poor form and leaking goals at an alarming rate. Connor Maguire gives you the straight version.

Kristiansund host Rosenborg on Saturday carrying serious defensive wounds, while the visitors arrive with seven wins from their last ten in the Eliteserien. This one looks like it has a result written all over it.

Aalesund host Sarpsborg 08 on Sunday with a defence that has shipped 26 goals in ten matches. Sarpsborg have not won in five but they have not lost much either.

Bodø / Glimt arrive at this fixture having won all five of their most recent Eliteserien matches and with a Kristiansund squad decimated by injury. This is a test of basics, not tactics.