Molde will host Sandefjord at Aker Stadion in the 10th matchday of the Eliteserien campaign on Saturday. Both sides are in the upper midtable section of the standings, having done fairly well so far this season.
Molde are coming fifth in the Norwegian top-flight standings at the moment, having earned 16 points from their 10 games this season. Fourth-placed Lillestrom are three points above them, while Hamkam are tied with Molde on 16 points.
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In their most recent encounter, Tornekrattet lost 2-1 away to Sarpsborg at Sarpsborg Stadion on Monday.
Daniel Karlsbakk opened the scoring from the spot for the home side, before Molde equalized through Eirik Hestad in the 44th minute. However, Sarpsborg went on to secure the win thanks to Anders Hiim’s 58th-minute goal.
Meanwhile, Sandefjord sit seventh in the Eliteserien standings on 14 points from 10 games. They are two points below this Saturday’s opponents (Molde) and will hope to leapfrog them with a victory.
On Monday, Sandefjord drew 1-1 with Fredrikstad at home, sharing the spoils thanks to a goal each from Nikolaj Moller and Benjamin Faraas.
Guttane would have been disappointed with the result, as they were minutes from taking all three points before Faraas’ 90-minute equalizer.
Molde vs Sandefjord head-to-head stats and key numbers
- Molde and Sandefjord have met 25 times, with Molde slightly edging the head-to-head record with 11 victories.
- Sandefjord have won nine matches against Molde, while five meetings have ended in stalemates.
- Their most recent fixture was a 3-1 away win for Sandefjord at Aker Stadion in October last year.
- Molde have scored 16 goals so far this season, while Sandefjord have netted nine times.
Molde vs Sandefjord prediction
As one of Norway’s traditional contenders, Molde will be looking to maintain their momentum and break away from the midtable teams into the top five and the European qualification places.
Guttane have been inconsistent away from home, so they will probably sit deep and try to frustrate the hosts, who will keep possession and push forward on the flanks in an effort to create chances for their attackers.
Both sides have been hit by numerous injury absences, but Molde have home advantage and positive form on their side, and we expect them to earn a comfortable win.
Prediction: Molde 2-0 Sandefjord
Molde vs Sandefjord betting tips
Tip 1: Molde to win
Tip 2: Molde to be winning at halftime
Tip 3: Under 2.5 goals
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
