Fredrikstad and Molde are scheduled to meet in the upcoming round of the Eliteserien on Saturday, 13 July.
With both teams near the top of the standings, who will get the important points from this match? Find that out and more from our Fredrikstad vs Molde prediction and preview.
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Fredrikstad vs Molde prediction: Molde to get a narrow win
Key stats
- Molde have won four of their six away games in the league so far, while Fredrikstad have just two wins in five home matches.
- Fredrikstad have averaged 2.69 total goals per game in the Eliteserien this season.
- Molde have averaged 3.29 total goals per game in the league so far.
Correct score prediction: Fredrikstad 1-2 Molde
With both teams doing well overall, we expect a close game, but Molde should be able to pull off a narrow win given their recent record against Fredrikstad and their good form in away matches in the league this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Molde backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.50%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
It is clear looking at these Fredrikstad vs Molde odds that the guests are the expected winners, although not by a huge margin, which means that the bookies expect Fredrikstad to put up a good fight.
After all, these two teams are only separated by five points in the standings, with Molde being ahead. Also, Molde are in much better form at the moment since Fredrikstad have failed to win any of their last four matches in the Eliteserien.
In any case, if you want to check out more of our favourite predictions, don't forget about our top betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Molde dominating in recent years
With four wins over Fredrikstad in their last five meetings, Molde have clearly been the better team lately. However, if we look at the overall H2H record between these teams, things are much closer: 11-6-10 for Molde.
Fredrikstad preview: Slowing down lately
After winning five games in a row in Eliteserien, Fredrikstad have failed to notch a win in their last four matches in the league, which is why they've fallen to the fifth place in the standings. Still, they remain one of the teams that are close to the spots leading to European competitions next season and if they can get back into form soon, we might see them climb up the table again.
Meanwhile, Fredrikstad will be without suspended Morten Bjorlo, as well as Jeppe Kjaer and Joannes Bjartalid who remain injured.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Woledzi, Kvile, Aukland; Rafn, Magnusson, Metcalfe, Hendriksson, Molde, Sorlokk & Johansen
Norway Eliteserien 31/08/24
W
Odd BK
0
Fredrikstad
2
Norway Eliteserien 25/08/24
L
Haugesund
1
Fredrikstad
0
Norway Eliteserien 18/08/24
L
SK Brann
4
Fredrikstad
0
Norway Eliteserien 14/08/24
W
Haugesund
0
Fredrikstad
1
Norway Eliteserien 04/08/24
D
KFUM
0
Fredrikstad
0
Molde preview: In solid form and chasing the top
With four wins in the last six matches in the Eliteserien, Molde remain relatively close to the very top since they're currently six points behind Bodo/Glimt, the league leaders. At the very least, Molde are the main candidates to finish in the top three and secure a place in Europe for next season.
When it comes to team news, Oliver Petersen, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, and Veton Berisha are out with injuries right now.
Predicted lineup: Posiadala (GK), Amudsen, Oyvann, Lund, Lunnes, Daehli, Kaasa, Breivik, Lovik, Eriksen & Eikrem
Norway Eliteserien 01/09/24
L
Rosenborg
2
Molde
1
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Elfsborg
0
Molde
1
Norway Eliteserien 25/08/24
W
Ham-Kam
0
Molde
3
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Elfsborg
1
Molde
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 15/08/24
L
Cercle Brugge
1
Molde
0
Player to watch: Kristian Eriksen
With eight goals in the Eliteserien this season, Eriksen is sharing the top spot in the list of best scorers with Bodo/Glimt's Albert Gronbaek and he will be hoping to get ahead after this round.
Eriksen to score with his head?
While Eriksen is not a striker but rather an attacking midfielder, he certainly knows how to play with his head since he's already scored a couple of headers in the Eliteserien this season. Can he do it once again on Saturday?
