- Molde FK have won three and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Sandefjord have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games.
- Molde FK have won four of their five home games in Eliteserien 2026 and have conceded only three goals at home in the league.
Tjelmeland’s touch adds sparkle to Molde
Molde FK sit fifth with 16 points from ten games while Sandefjord are two points behind them in seventh, having also played ten games.
There is a strong possibility of a classic match-up of styles in Saturday’s clash of these two sides with the hosts playing in an attacking, possession-based system and the visitors more compact and counter-attacking.
Official manager Martin Falk is still at the helm of Molde, but Sindre Tjelmeland has been doing the job for the last few weeks and has brought a completely different philosophy to the squad.
In the short time he has been in charge, Molde have gone from a ‘control and dominate’ type of team to one that plays with more tempo, more aggression in their pressing and more width. This Molde FK vs Sandefjord preview suggests Sandefjord are a counter-attacking side, who set up in a compact shape and look to disrupt the opposition when they win the ball back and then hit them on the counter-attack.
They are likely to make it a counter-attacking contest by sitting back and getting men behind the ball in numbers when they have the chance, but a game with a few goals should ensue. The odds for over 2.5 goals - 1.47 - are not that tempting, but our Molde FK vs Sandefjord prediction is that both teams should find the net and take the 1.55 on offer for that outcome.
Sandefjord can make their mark
Sandefjord have won the last three meetings between the clubs in all competitions, including a 3-1 away win in Eliteserien 2025, so they have a good chance to make their presence felt in this game. Based on the Molde FK vs Sandefjord prediction, Sandefjord will be eager to maintain their positive record.
However, Molde have won their last two home games and they will be looking to get back to winning ways in their back yard against Sandefjord, who have lost their last two away from home. Our main Molde FK vs Sandefjord betting tips suggest the hosts to take the win in a fairly open game with odds of 1.63 for a home victory.
Nikolaj Moeller has scored three of Sandefjord’s last six goals, so he looks the most likely danger man for the visitors, while Fredrik Gulbrandsen has scored three of Molde’s last eight goals and is an obvious choice in the anytime goalscorer market.
