Lillestrom – Kristiansund BK

Lillestrøm’s home loss to Kristiansund BK ended 1‑2, slipping them further down the table to fifth place with 32 points from ten wins, two draws and eight defeats, and a slim +2 goal difference (28‑26). Kristiansund, meanwhile, climbed to 14th with 19 points after five victories, four draws and eleven losses, improving their goal difference to –17 (20‑37). The result also reversed the season’s head‑to‑head record, giving Kristiansund the sole win in their two meetings, while Lillestrøm have yet to claim a victory. The three points put Lillestrøm under pressure to halt their recent slide, whereas Kristiansund earned a vital boost in their battle to avoid the relegation zone.