What is our Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Molde 3 - 1 Sarpsborg 08
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Molde will look to keep their push for a UEFA Conference League place on track when they welcome Sarpsborg 08 to Aker Stadion on Sunday. The hosts returned to winning ways with an entertaining 4-2 victory over KFUM Oslo last time out and are expected to stick to their attack-minded philosophy. Molde have been particularly impressive on home soil, winning three of their last four matches at Aker Stadion while averaging 2.25 goals per game. Their recent performances have also been entertaining, with their last ten matches producing an average of 3.1 goals. With no fresh injury concerns, the home side should field their strongest possible lineup as they look to continue climbing the table.
Sarpsborg 08, meanwhile, are also chasing a European berth and head into the clash full of confidence after edging HamKam 1-0 at the weekend. The visitors have won four of their last six league matches, but their away form remains a concern, with just one victory from their last five road trips and only 0.8 goals scored per away game on average. To make matters worse, defender Bjorn Utvik is suspended, leaving Sarpsborg without one of their key defensive figures. Given Molde's excellent home record and superior attacking quality, we believe the hosts will make the most of their home advantage and claim another important three points.
Molde have won three of their last four home matches and boast a strong head-to-head record against Sarpsborg. Therefore, Home Win seems like the best betting option for this matchup, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (20 of the last 27 head-to-head encounters have produced at least three goals, and both teams are fighting for European qualification).
This Norway Eliteserien match will be played on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 16:00.
- League
- Norway Eliteserien
- Kick-off
- Sun 2 Aug 2026, 16:00UK time
Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Molde 3-1 Sarpsborg 08 | 11/1 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 1/5 | |
| Draw No Bet: Molde | 2/7 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Molde / Molde | 6/4 | |
| Asian Handicap: Molde -0.5 | 13/20 | |
| European Handicap: Molde +1 | 2/11 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Jalal Abdullai | 21/20 | |
| First Goalscorer: Jalal Abdullai | 9/2 | |
| To be Booked: Magnus Eidal | 7/5 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 1/2 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/9 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals | 11/10 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 2/7 | |
| Molde Clean Sheet: No | 1/3 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferMolde Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlwlwdlw | 1.70 |
| Home | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Away | dwlldw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.57 | 1.59 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.31 | 1.59 |
Sarpsborg 08 Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwlwwwdw | 1.60 |
| Home | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Away | lllwd | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.80 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.44 | 1.39 |
Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Molde (56%)
27 Matches
Sarpsborg 08 (26%)





