Molde vs Sarpsborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2026

Molde vs Sarpsborg Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Molde To Win @ -149

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It’s great to get attractive odds of -149 for a home win when Molde go up against Sarpsborg. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.

Continue below for our full Molde vs Sarpsborg betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Molde vs Sarpsborg Preview

Molde meet Sarpsborg at Aker Stadion, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 2 August.

Molde won their last game 4-2. This was a road win against KFUM at KFUM Arena. Sindre Tjelmeland's side enjoyed 65% possession and managed nine shots on target, with Daniel Daga, Emil Breivik, Martin Linnes and Samukelo Kabini each scoring one goal.

Sarpsborg 08 claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 win occurred against HamKam at Sarpsborg Stadion. They recorded just 38% possession and had four shots on goal, with Andreas Nibe scoring the winner in the 29th minute.

H2H: 2-1 Win for Sarpsborg in Last H2H Battle

It’s been three straight wins for Sarpsborg when playing Molde. In their last encounter, Sarpsborg enjoyed a 2-1 victory when hosting at Sarpsborg Stadion. The previous 10 H2H games have included five wins for Sarpsborg, four triumphs for Molde and a single draw.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Molde	20	11	3	6	43	30	13	43:30	36
9	Sarpsborg 08	20	6	7	7	23	26	-3	23:26	25

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 14.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. MFK have had 56.8% possession, 538.0 passes and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while earning 5.0 corners.

Eirik Hestad and Fredrik Gulbrandsen lead the way with 4 goals, while Emil Breivik has scored 3. Sondre Milian Granaas and Emil Breivik are the leading assists makers with 3.

Sarpsborg have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.3% possession, 389.3 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts.

Victor Halvorsen and Daniel Seland Karlsbakk have top scored with 3 goals, while Andreas Nibe is next on 2. Claus Niyukuri has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Molde confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Albert Posiadala (GK), Martin Linnes, Sivert Hansen, Birk Risa, Samukelo Kabini, Emil Breivik, Daniel Daga, Eirik Hestad, Sondre Milian Granaas, Caleb Zady Sery, Trent Kone-Doherty.

Sarpsborg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leander Oey (GK), Claus Niyukuri, Bjoern Inge Utvik, Marius Lode, Anders Hiim, Sander Christiansen, Aimar Sher, Sondre Soerli, Andreas Nibe, Noa Williams, Daniel Seland Karlsbakk.

Main Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Molde will have the edge in this Eliteserien clash, then you can back the home team at -149. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• MFK have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• MFK have won 12 of their last 16 games at home.
• Sarpsborg have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Sarpsborg have lost 9 of their last 16 games on the road.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Eliteserien team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

We’d recommend taking a look at the Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score markets if you’re interested in siding with MFK but want bigger odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Molde 2 - 0 Sarpsborg

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Molde to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Molde Under 6.5 Corners -147

In their past nine home games, Molde have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the previous three Sarpsborg matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. The Molde Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Molde

Total

10.10 5.10 5.00

Home

9.80 4.30 5.50

Away

9.90 6.00 3.90

Sarpsborg

Total

9.20 4.70 4.50

Home

10.80 5.30 5.50

Away

9.60 3.60 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

-106

Molde Corners

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-141

Sarpsborg Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+650

2

+190

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Molde vs Sarpsborg Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 61% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Molde being priced at -159 to come away with a victory in this Eliteserien encounter. The +340 means that Sarpsborg 08 are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you think Molde can win by two or more goals against Sarpsborg, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -137. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -222.

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Full-Time Result

1

-159

X

+310

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+165

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-556

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-137

2 Hcp +0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+150

Stats: Eliteserien matches only
Molde have seven victories and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Sarpsborg have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

In the last meeting at Aker Stadion, Sarpsborg defeated Molde by a 2-0 scoreline. There have been five Molde triumphs and two Sarpsborg wins in the previous 7 H2H meetings at Aker Stadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Molde Home Stats		7-0-3	3.50	2.40	1.10	7	3	6	4
Sarpsborg Away Stats		4-1-5	3.00	1.30	1.70	7	3	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Molde vs Sarpsborg Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Molde vs Sarpsborg team news beforehand. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Eliteserien lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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