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Molde vs Aalesund Prediction, Tips & Odds

Molde vs Aalesund

EliteserienRegular Season - 22
Molde
#4 · Eliteserien
WWDWL
1 - 2
Aker Stadion, Molde (11,800)
Referee: Rohit Saggi
Aalesund
#15 · Eliteserien
WLWLD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.36 (implied 73.5%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 76.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.32). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (76.0% vs 73.5%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Molde to win with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in fourth place, Molde has demonstrated solid form this season with ten wins from 19 matches, accumulating 33 points. Their goal difference of +9 reflects a relatively strong attack, having scored 38 goals while conceding 29. In their last five matches, they have achieved four victories and one draw, showcasing their ability to perform consistently. On the other hand, Aalesund is struggling in the relegation zone, positioned 15th with just 18 points from 19 games. With three wins, nine draws, and seven losses, their record indicates a lack of decisive performances. Scoring 30 goals while conceding 43 highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, resulting in a goal difference of -13. Their recent form shows two wins and three losses in the last five matches, which may contribute to their ongoing challenges. According to our model, Molde has a win probability of approximately 60%, with the projected score being 2-1. However, one caveat is that if Aalesund manages to tighten their defense and capitalize on any mistakes, they could pose a threat to Molde's aspirations. The full method, which relies on an in-house model analyzing expected goals and actual results, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Molde Win66%1.33
Draw16%5.56
Aalesund Win18%6.99
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3669.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.1975.6%

Combined goal output is high (4.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Molde 2-1 Aalesund
9.5010.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 10.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Molde -1.5
1.6746%

Molde have been the stronger side, winning 45% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
9.50
10.6%
3-1
9.80
10.2%
3-0
12.26
8.2%
2-0
12.26
8.2%
4-1
12.94
7.8%
1-1
13.46
7.5%

Our model projects a 2-1 Molde win as the most likely scoreline at 10.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Molde
-0.0
1.11
Aalesund
+0.0
5.25
Molde
-1.5
1.67
Aalesund
+1.5
12.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Molde are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Molde vs Aalesund
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.335.557.001.173.961.362.84
Betfair
1.296.007.501.204.331.402.88
Pinnacle
1.345.777.741.224.40
SBO
1.255.426.28
William Hill
1.355.006.501.353.00
Bet365
1.365.756.501.204.331.363.00
1xBet
1.365.727.211.173.961.362.90
Betano
1.355.307.201.224.001.372.85
BetVictor
1.305.507.001.184.331.333.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
96.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
89.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
75.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
60.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XMolde or Draw
82%1.09
12Molde or Aalesund
84%1.12
X2Draw or Aalesund
34%3.20

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Molde leads 6-1)
6 Molde0 Draw1 Aalesund
27 Feb
Molde
4-1
Aalesund
Friendlies Clubs
Mar 24
Molde
-
Aalesund
Friendlies Clubs
May 23
Aalesund
3-1
Molde
Eliteserien
May 23
Molde
3-0
Aalesund
Eliteserien
Mar 23
Aalesund
0-3
Molde
Friendlies Clubs
Sept 22
Molde
3-0
Aalesund
Eliteserien
May 22
Aalesund
0-2
Molde
Eliteserien
Mar 22
Aalesund
-
Molde
Friendlies Clubs
Nov 21
Aalesund
-
Molde
Friendlies Clubs
Dec 20
Molde
2-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien

In the last 10 matches between Molde and Aalesund, Molde has won 6 times, Aalesund has won once, and there have been no draws. The scorelines indicate a largely one-sided rivalry, with Molde often securing comfortable victories; they have won by at least two goals on four occasions. Aalesund's single victory came in May 2023, while their last win prior to that was not in the recent memory of the series. Overall, the head-to-head record suggests that Molde has had a strong upper hand in this matchup.

Eliteserien Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Bodo/Glimt
19152249153447
WWWWW
2
Viking
19142343192444
DWLWW
3
Tromso
19105434221235
LDLWW
4
Molde
1910363829933
WWWLD
5
Lillestrom
199282626029
WLDLL
6
Rosenborg
198383126527
WLWWL
14
KFUM Oslo
1954102033-1319
LLDWW
15
Aalesund
193973043-1318
WLDDL
16
Start
1934122041-2113
LWLLW

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
MoldeHome
7W1D2L
10 playedGF 23 · GA 112.20 pts/game
AalesundAway
1W3D4L
8 playedGF 8 · GA 170.75 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
MoldeAalesund
2.21Goals p.g.2.06
1.41Goals conceded p.g.1.81
21%Clean sheets19%
45%Win rate35%
3.62Avg goals in match3.87
1.76xG per game1.51
-0.63xGA per game-0.27
57%Possession %43%
5.3Shots on target / game4.6
5.1Corners per game4.8
Molde
Recent Form

Molde have won 9 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Molde 3-3 and lost to Molde 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 6D 10L from the last 29 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: MoldeAll competitions
30 Aug
Valerenga
3-4
Molde
Eliteserien
22 Aug
Midsund
0-11
Molde
NM Cupen
02 Aug
Molde
3-3
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Eliteserien
26 Jul
KFUM Oslo
2-4
Molde
Eliteserien
18 Jul
Molde
1-2
Brann
Eliteserien
11 Jul
Aalesund
2-2
Molde
Eliteserien
13
Win
45%
6
Draw
21%
10
Lost
34%
Aalesund
Recent Form

Aalesund have won 6 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Viking 2-1 and beat Langevag 0-13.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 7D 13L from the last 31 games (35% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AalesundAll competitions
04 Sept
Aalesund
2-0
Start
Eliteserien
30 Aug
Viking
2-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
22 Aug
Langevag
0-13
Aalesund
NM Cupen
02 Aug
Aalesund
2-6
Tromso
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Aalesund
1-1
Viking
Eliteserien
16 Jul
Valerenga
6-1
Aalesund
Eliteserien
11
Win
35%
7
Draw
23%
13
Lost
42%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Molde

No reported absences

Aalesund

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Molde Win1.33 (65.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.19 (75.6%)
Both Teams Score1.36 (69.4%)
Value Bets
BTTS No2.92 (30.6%)
Speculative
Draw5.56 (16.2%)
Aalesund Win6.99 (17.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals4.19 (24.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Rohit Saggi has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Rohit Saggi to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Molde have averaged 5.1 corners per match at home; Aalesund 4.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.9 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Molde have generated 1.76 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 45% of them. They put 5.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Molde player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.