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.
What is our Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Molde 3 - 1 Sarpsborg 08
Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jalal Abdullai @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jalal Abdullai @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Magnus Eidal @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Molde -0.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Molde +1 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Molde to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Molde to Win/Molde to Win @ 150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Molde - No @ -300 Odds
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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%)
