Molde vs Sarpsborg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2026
Molde vs Sarpsborg Predictions
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Molde |
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 25:19 | 23 |
| 6 |  Sarpsborg 08 |
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15:16 | 21 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Molde predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Albert Posiadala (GK), Mathias Fjörtoft Lövik, Sivert Sira Hansen, Birk Risa, Samukele Kabini, Emil Breivik, Daniel Daga, Eirik Hestad, Sondre Granaas, Oskar Spiten-Nysaether, Jalal Abdulai.
Sarpsborg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Leander Oy (GK), Claus Niyukuri, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Marius Lode, Anders Hiim, Aimar Sher, Sander Christiansen, Sondre Sørli, Andreas Nibe, Victor Halvorsen, Daniel 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.
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.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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
2
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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 +700 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a bet builder that incorporates Molde to win, less than three goals in total and also Molde to record under 6.5 corners.
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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 60% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Molde being priced at -149 to come away with a victory in this Eliteserien encounter. The +325 means that Sarpsborg 08 are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
Molde winning by one goal means that the Asian Handicap -1 selection would get a full refund. However, you would get paid out at +104 if they manage to beat Sarpsborg by two or more.
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 -227.
The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Eliteserien matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.
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
- Eliteserien: 25/05 2026 Sarpsborg 2 Molde 1
- Eliteserien: 30/11 2025 Sarpsborg 1 Molde 0
- Eliteserien: 30/03 2025 Molde 0 Sarpsborg 2
- Eliteserien: 10/11 2024 Sarpsborg 2 Molde 2
- Eliteserien: 20/05 2024 Molde 2 Sarpsborg 4
- Eliteserien: 26/11 2023 Sarpsborg 1 Molde 3
- Eliteserien: 22/07 2023 Molde 5 Sarpsborg 1
- Eliteserien: 28/08 2022 Molde 4 Sarpsborg 1
- Eliteserien: 26/05 2022 Sarpsborg 1 Molde 2
- Eliteserien: 04/07 2021 Sarpsborg 1 Molde 0
Molde League Stats
Sarpsborg League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Molde this season are Emil Breivik (7), Eirik Hestad (5), Daniel Daga (1)
- Top Assistors for Molde this season are Emil Breivik (3), Sondre Milian Granaas (3), Eirik Hestad (2)
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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.
Molde Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sarpsborg 08 Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Molde Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sarpsborg 08 Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Molde Lineups
Previous Sarpsborg Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Molde Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Sindre Tjelmeland
Sarpsborg Player Stats & Squad
Eliteserien Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/Glimt | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 41:11 | 38 |
| 2 | Viking | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 34:14 | 34 |
| 3 | Tromso | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26:15 | 31 |
| 4 | Lillestrom | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25:19 | 23 |
| 6 | Sarpsborg 08 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15:16 | 21 |
| 7 | HamKam | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23:26 | 21 |
| 8 | Valerenga | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 22:27 | 20 |
| 9 | Brann | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 30:25 | 19 |
| 10 | Rosenborg | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19:18 | 18 |
| 11 | Sandefjord | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13:20 | 15 |
| 12 | Fredrikstad | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15:27 | 14 |
| 13 | Aalesund | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 19:29 | 13 |
| 14 | KFUM | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15:25 | 12 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12:23 | 12 |
| 16 | Start | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16:34 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 24:2 | 21 |
| 2 | Tromso | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18:7 | 20 |
| 3 | Viking | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23:7 | 18 |
| 4 | Molde | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15:6 | 15 |
| 5 | HamKam | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 6 | Rosenborg | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Sarpsborg 08 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 14 |
| 8 | Valerenga | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Lillestrom | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:9 | 12 |
| 10 | Fredrikstad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 11 | KFUM | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 12 | Brann | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 13 | Sandefjord | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 9 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 13:15 | 8 |
| 15 | Kristiansund | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 16 | Start | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:10 | 6 |
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