Molde will host Lillestrom in the upcoming round of the Eliteserien on Sunday, 7 July.
With both teams doing well lately, who will emerge victorious from this matchup? Find that out and more from our Molde vs Lillestrom prediction right here.
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Molde vs Lillestrom prediction: A high-scoring treat for the fans
Key stats
- Molde have failed to win at home in four of their seven games in the league.
- Lillestrom have averaged 2.92 total goals per game in the league this season.
- Molde have averaged 3.71 total goals per game at home in the Eliteserien so far.
Correct score prediction: Molde 2-2 Lillestrom
Since both teams have done well lately, we expect a closer game that the bookies and we can see Lillestrom avoiding a loss in this match, like they did in three of their last five duels with Molde.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Molde the clear favourites
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.20%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
It is clear looking at these Molde vs Lillestrom odds that the hosts are the expected winners and that certainly makes sense given that Molde are currently eight points ahead of Lillestrom in the standings.
However, Molde have been average at best at home, while Lillestrom have done very well away from home in the league. Also, Lillestrom have won two games in a row, so they should not be underestimated here.
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: A tied matchup in recent years
With both teams notching a couple of wins each in their last five duels, along with one draw, it's clear that no team has the advantage here lately. That being said, Lillestrom have the advantage over Molde when it comes to their overall H2H record: 35-28-29.
Norway Eliteserien 11/08/24
Lillestrom
Molde
Norway Eliteserien 12/11/23
Molde
Lillestrom
Norway Eliteserien 23/04/23
Lillestrom
Molde
Norway Eliteserien 16/10/22
Lillestrom
Molde
Norway Eliteserien 18/04/22
Molde
Lillestrom
Molde preview: In solid form and chasing the top
With just one loss in their last six games in the league, Molde have been in good form recently. They are also just six points behind Bodo/Glimt, the current league leaders, so they could get truly involved in the title race if they can keep their good form going in the upcoming matches.
When it comes to team news, Anders Hagelskjaer, Oliver Petersen, Gustav Nyheim, and Fredrik Gulbrandsen are out with injuries, while Kristoffer Haugen and Veton Berisha are doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Posiadata (GK), Amundsen, Lund, Oyvann, Linnes, Breivik, Daehli, Kaasa, Lovik, Eikrem & Eriksen
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24
W
Larne FC
0
Molde
3
Norway Eliteserien 28/09/24
W
Tromso
3
Molde
5
Norway Eliteserien 23/09/24
D
KFUM
1
Molde
1
Norway Eliteserien 18/09/24
W
Kristiansund BK
0
Molde
4
Norway Eliteserien 14/09/24
W
Fredrikstad
1
Molde
6
Lillestrom preview: Can they win third in a row?
With two wins in a row, Lillestrom have turned the tables after losing twice in a row before, so it is clear that they've been pretty inconsistent lately and the entire season for that matter. Overall, Lillestrom are seventh in the standings with 16 points from 12 matches.
Meanwhile, Erling Knudtzon and Martin Ove Roseth remain out with injuries, while Elias Solberg and Mathis Bolly are questionable for the next match.
Predicted lineup: Hedenstad (GK), Larsson, Garnas, Gabrielsen, Tonnessen, Asen, Lundemo, Hoff, Ibrahimaj, Olsen & Va
Norway Eliteserien 29/09/24
L
Viking FK
4
Lillestrom
1
Norway Eliteserien 21/09/24
L
Ham-Kam
5
Lillestrom
0
Norway Eliteserien 15/09/24
D
Rosenborg
1
Lillestrom
1
Norway Eliteserien 30/08/24
L
KFUM
2
Lillestrom
0
Norway Eliteserien 25/08/24
L
Tromso
1
Lillestrom
0
Player to watch: Kristian Eriksen
With seven goals in the Eliteserien this season, Eriksen is only behind Bodo/Glimt's Albert Gronbaek in the list of the top scorers in the league so far.
Eriksen to score with his head?
While Eriksen is an attacking midfielder, he knows how to play with his head and he's already scored a couple of headers in the league this season. Can he do it once again on Sunday?
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