Molde FK

vs

Viking Stavanger

Predictions & Betting Tips

Direct vs. possession-based contest promises to be open and fast

The head-to-head record between Molde FK and Viking Stavanger is closely contested with the hosts winning 3 of the last 5 meetings, Stavanger winning 1 and 1 draw. The last time they faced off was in Eliteserien 2024 when Stavanger edged Molde 1-0 at home. This Molde FK vs Viking Stavanger preview highlights that Molde are 12th in the Eliteserien 2025 table with just 8 points from their opening 8 matches as they have struggled to get going in the early stages of the season. New boss Per-Mathias Hoegmo was appointed in January 2025 and has yet to instil the sort of stability and structure in the squad that his style of football requires. Kristian Eriksen has chipped in with 2 goals in Molde’s last 5 games, a welcome boost to a team that has scored 6 in the same period. Veton Berisha and Magnus Wolff Eikrem can also provide creativity, but Molde will need their best performances to get a result on Sunday. Viking is on a roll in the league, sitting top of the Eliteserien 2025 after taking 23 points from their first 10 matches. Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim has been the club’s head coach since 2021 and has become famous for the electric pace of their football and their ability to grind out results. Viking’s last 2 away games have been a 4-1 statement win at FK Haugesund and a 1-0 success at Kristiansund BK, both of which demonstrate the power in the team’s direct attack and clinical finishing. For those seeking insight, our Molde FK vs Viking Stavanger prediction anticipates an open and competitive fixture.

Viking can snatch 3 points

Molde’s early season struggles should be a worry for Hoegmo’s men as they welcome the league leaders on Sunday, but Viking’s inability to win any of their previous 3 games at Molde is also a concern for Aarsheim’s team. The bookmakers have Viking as favorites at 2.62, the draw at 3.75 and Molde at 2.49, which makes sense given the contrasting styles of football they play and the fact that Molde have a strong record against Viking in recent seasons. With the stats and form favoring Viking, the Molde FK vs Viking Stavanger prediction is that they are likely to pick up the 3 points, suggesting a closely contested affair. For punters, these Molde FK vs Viking Stavanger betting tips focus on the likelihood of goals: Over 2.5 goals looks a solid bet here as both sides have been leaky at the back this term, with Molde conceding 1.50 and scoring 1.00 at home and Viking scoring 2.75 and conceding 1.50 away in Eliteserien 2025.