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Molde
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Molde vs Start prediction: this Eliteserien clash at Aker Stadion pits a top-four side chasing European qualification against a team already staring at relegation to OBOS-ligaen. Molde sit fourth with 36 points, unbeaten at home in five of their last six, and have scored freely all season averaging 2.1 goals per game.
Start sit bottom of the table on 16 points, conceding 2.1 goals per game and winning away just once all season. Their form includes heavy defeats to sides well below Molde's level, and a patched-up squad missing several key defensive pieces only adds to their troubles on the road.
Molde's own injury list is lengthy, but depth clearly hasn't stopped recent scoring form, including a 5-1 away win over Ham-Kam and a 4-3 thriller at Valerenga. Start, by contrast, have managed just one clean sheet on the road and have been blown away by mid-table opposition repeatedly this term.
Expect goals and home control. With a 12-place table gap, a near one-point-per-game advantage, and Start's dismal away record, Molde should win comfortably. The pick here is a home win with goals, backed by Molde's attacking consistency and Start's defensive fragility in away matches this season.
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2026 Season
Last 7 head-to-head matchups
The two sides met just once in the last two years, a 1-1 draw in Kristiansand back in April 2026....
The two sides met just once in the last two years, a 1-1 draw in Kristiansand back in April 2026. That result offers little guidance given how much both teams' form has diverged since — Molde pushing for Europe, Start fighting relegation. Historical meetings favor Molde heavily, including a 5-0 home win, though those predate the current squads. With only one head-to-head data point in the relevant window, current form and table position carry far more weight than history here.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsEliteserien matches highlighted
11 of 15 in Eliteserien
Form Rating
6.7/10
Molde have won four of their last five matches, including a 2-1 away win over...
Molde have won four of their last five matches, including a 2-1 away win over Lillestrom and emphatic victories over Ham-Kam and Valerenga. Their attack has been the standout feature, scoring 44 goals in 21 league games at over two per match, though the defense has occasionally been leaky, conceding 32. Several first-team players are missing through injury, including Kikkenborg and Hestad, but the squad has shown enough depth to keep winning regardless. At home, Molde have lost just three of eleven league games this season, a strong platform against a struggling opponent.
10 of 15 in Eliteserien
Form Rating
4.7/10
Start have lost thirteen of their 21 league matches and sit bottom of Eliteserien with...
Start have lost thirteen of their 21 league matches and sit bottom of Eliteserien with just 16 points, already facing relegation to OBOS-ligaen. Their away form is particularly alarming — just one win in eleven league trips, conceding heavily along the way. Multiple squad players are sidelined through injury, further weakening an already fragile backline that has shipped 44 goals this season. Recent form shows flashes of fight, including cup wins, but league results against stronger sides have been consistently poor, making this trip to in-form Molde a tough ask.
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Molde vs Start - Match Analysis
Molde sit fourth in Eliteserien chasing European qualification, while Start are rock-bottom and already facing relegation. The 12-place gap and near one-point-per-game difference reflect a genuine class gap. Molde's attack has been excellent, and Start have won only once away from home all season, conceding heavily in the process. Home advantage at Aker Stadion adds further weight to Molde's favorite status in this matchup.
Beyond the straight win, Molde -1 Asian Handicap offers value given their scoring output and Start's leaky away defense. Over 2.5 Goals is also appealing with a combined goals-per-game signal above three this season. For safer coverage, Draw No Bet: Molde protects against an unexpected shock result while still capturing most of the anticipated value from this one-sided matchup.
Molde are fighting for a Conference League qualification spot and need continued wins to stay in that race. Start, meanwhile, are already bound for the OBOS-ligaen relegation zone, with little left to play for beyond pride and salvaging some form before the drop. This contrast in motivation, combined with the quality gap, makes Molde's home advantage even more significant heading into this fixture.
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