Hosts Fredrikstad will aim to compound Molde's relegation troubles when they welcome them to Nye Fredrikstad Stadion on Saturday in their 14th Eliteserien game of their 2025 campaign.
Eighth-placed Fredrikstad have 18 points and are four points and four places in front of the visitors, who lost 1-0 against Troms on July 5 and are only two points and two places above the league's relegation playoff spot.
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Fredrikstad vs Molde prediction: Struggling for goals
Key stats
- Fredrikstad have failed to score in three of their past five games, netting just twice in that period.
- Molde's average of 1.2 goals per game in the top flight this season is nearly half their average from 2024 (2.1).
- The hosts have failed to score in four of their past six meetings with the visitors.
Correct score prediction: Fredrikstad 1-1 Molde
Both sides have struggled in the final third, and with relegation a possibility for Molde, they may be willing to settle for a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fredrikstad slight favourites according to bookmakers
- HOME: 7/5 (2.4) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.6) – 38.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fredrikstad are just about seen as the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 41.7%, but the bookmakers would not be surprised if Molde earned at least a point.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Molde still dominant
Though Fredrikstad triumphed 1-0 in December last year against Molde, that was their only victory against the away side in their six most recent attempts, with the club losing on four occasions.
Norway Cup 07/12/24
Fredrikstad
Molde
Norway Eliteserien 14/09/24
Molde
Fredrikstad
Norway Eliteserien 13/07/24
Fredrikstad
Molde
Fredrikstad preview: Relief against Valerenga
Fredrikstad come into Saturday's clash having drawn 1-1 with Valerenga on July 5, and that was just the second time that they avoided defeat in seven games.
Fortunately for boss Andreas Hagen, he is not contending with any injury issues, so he could start a front three featuring Oskar Ohlenschlaeger, Emil Holten and Henrik Langaas Skogvold.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Rafn, Fredriksen, Woledzi, Eid, Owusu, Shein, Molde, Ohlenschlaeger, Holten, Skogvold
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Kristiansund BK
0
Fredrikstad
1
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Pors Grenland
1
Fredrikstad
3
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Haugesund
0
Fredrikstad
0
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Flint
0
Fredrikstad
5
Norway Eliteserien 21/04/25
W
Sandefjord
1
Fredrikstad
3
Molde preview: Troubling form
Molde's offensive performance against Tromso was poor, with the team only generating two shots in the entire game, and the defeat was their sixth in eight outings.
Winger Caleb Zady Sery was sent off last time out, so perhaps head coach Per-Mathias Hogmo will select wide players Eirik Hestad and Fredrik Gulbrandsen.
Predicted lineup: Karlstrom (GK) Stenevik, Oyvann, Haugan, Haugen, Breivik, Daehli, Kaasa, Hestad, Berisha, Gulbrandsen
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Bryne
0
Molde
3
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Rana FK
0
Molde
4
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
W
Haugesund
1
Molde
2
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Rosenborg
0
Molde
0
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Tru00e6ff
1 (11)
Molde
1 (12)
Player to watch – Veton Berisha
Striker Veton Berisha is Molde's leading scorer this season in the league (four), and his side have won three of the four games he has netted in.
Though the Norwegian failed to score against Tromso, he did score in each of his prior four matches while also registering an assist.