- Sarpsborg 08 have won each of the last two Eliteserien meetings with Molde FK, including a 1-0 home win five months ago.
- Sarpsborg 08 have won only one of their last five Eliteserien matches.
Expect goals when Sarpsborg 08 play Molde FK
Sarpsborg 08 and Molde FK have played eight Eliteserien games apiece this season, with the hosts sitting 10th with eight points and the visitors 5th with 13.
Even Sel has installed a high-tempo 4-2-3-1 system at Sarpsborg 08 that is built around pressing opponents relentlessly and using their ability to transition quickly to catch teams off guard. Daniel Karlsbakk has been the focal point of their attacks, with Victor Halvorsen scoring both of their goals in their last two league games.
Molde FK have been far more measured under interim manager Martin Falk, who has overseen a more measured, possession-based approach. His team play the ball out from the back and look to control games through their midfield.
There’s an interesting tactical battle brewing in this Sarpsborg 08 vs Molde FK preview with Molde trying to control the tempo and Sarpsborg 08 trying to play at a breakneck pace. Molde have brought in a number of players who could play in the central positions to help improve their creative output and Falk has tried to build a solid foundation in the centre of the field and at the back.
Recent history and form points to home win
Molde’s 1-0 home victory over Kristiansund BK last time out was a good response to the 2-0 defeat away at Tromsoe the previous weekend, but this Sarpsborg 08 vs Molde FK prediction favors Sarpsborg 08’s recent record in this fixture and their more positive style of play, making them the most likely winner in what should be a high-scoring affair.
Sarpsborg 08’s home record in Eliteserien is a mixed bag with one win, two draws and one loss from four games, but they’ve been getting the better of Molde FK in recent times.
Our Sarpsborg 08 vs Molde FK betting tips are based on Sel’s side scoring four times in four home games and Molde FK only three times in four away games, although the pace of their play suggests an over 2.5 goals bet should be considered.
Sarpsborg 08 have been more positive recently in a 2-1 home win over Fredrikstad and 3-2 away defeat to Vaalerenga, so we’re expecting them to score at least twice. We believe Molde FK should get on the board, however, so we’re going for a Sarpsborg 08 win and Both Teams to Score - Yes, as well as Over 2.5 goals. The Sarpsborg 08 vs Molde FK prediction also supports that outcome.
