Eliteserien
Molde vs Sarpsborg 08
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Aker Stadion
Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 Prediction & Stats - Eliteserien 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 carries real history into this round of the Eliteserien.
The two sides meet on 02/08 (Sunday) at Aker Stadion, 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Molde vs Sarpsborg 08
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 01-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Molde the side to beat, with roughly 57% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eliteserien odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Molde Preview
Molde reach this fixture 14 match into their Eliteserien. Here is where MFK stand:
In this competition
7 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
1.64 points per game
25 scored, at 1.79 a game
19 conceded, at 1.36 a game
MFK, season-wide
7 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Emil Breivik, 7 goals
Most assists: Eirik Hestad, 3 assists
Recent results — Molde
26/07/2026 11:00
18/07/2026 12:00
11/07/2026 10:00
30/05/2026 10:00
25/05/2026 11:00
Sarpsborg 08: how they are travelling
Sarpsborg 08 come in 14 matches into their Eliteserien.
Here is what Sarpsborg 08 have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
1.5 points per game
15 scored, at 1.07 a game
16 conceded, at 1.14 a game
Sarpsborg 08, season-wide
6 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daniel Seland Karlsbakk, 4 goals
Most assists: Sondre Sørli, 3 assists
Recent results — Sarpsborg 08
26/07/2026 11:00
18/07/2026 10:00
12/07/2026 13:15
29/05/2026 13:00
25/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Molde
Recent meetings have tended to go Molde's way against Sarpsborg 08.
From 32 match(es):
Molde: 15 win(s)
Sarpsborg 08: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 prediction.
Form comparison Molde vs Sarpsborg 08
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Molde
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.64 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.14 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
W
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 3 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2.14 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 0.86 | 1.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 57% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.57 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.27 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.21 | 1.86 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.07 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 0.71 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.43 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.56 | 1.5 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Molde vs Sarpsborg 08
Match: Molde vs Sarpsborg 08
Competition: Eliteserien
Date: Sunday, 02/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Aker Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.79
League: 2.99
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
71%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
57%
League: 59%
Cards
3.57
League: 3.62
Corners
8.15
League: 10.56
Home Team
Molde
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.64 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.14 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
W
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 71% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 3 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2.14 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 0.86 | 1.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 57% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.57 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.27 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Sarpsborg 08
Norway - Eliteserien
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.21 | 1.86 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.07 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 0.71 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.43 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.56 | 1.5 |
Corners
10.08 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Molde received +4% more corners than Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien
9.72 / Match
KFUM
(9)
Brann
(6)
Aalesund
(7)
Sandefjord
(6)
Sarpsborg 08
(8)
Kristiansund
(3)
Tromsø
(4)(4)
HamKam
(7)
Kristiansund
(3)
Viking
(5)
Brann
(2)
Molde
(0)
Vålerenga
(11)
Fredrikstad
Cards
2.14 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Molde received +50% more cards than Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien
1.43 / Match
KFUM
(3)
Brann
(4)
Aalesund
(3)
Sandefjord
(1)
Sarpsborg 08
(1)
Kristiansund
(1)
Tromsø
(2)(3)
HamKam
(2)
Kristiansund
(0)
Viking
(2)
Brann
(1)
Molde
(0)
Vålerenga
(4)
Fredrikstad
Goals Scored
1.79 / Match
+67%
Molde is +67% better in terms of goals scored
1.07 / Match
KFUM
(4)
Brann
(1)
Aalesund
(2)
Sandefjord
(2)
Sarpsborg 08
(1)
Kristiansund
(1)
Tromsø
(0)(1)
HamKam
(0)
Kristiansund
(1)
Viking
(2)
Brann
(2)
Molde
(2)
Vålerenga
(2)
Fredrikstad
Goals Conceded
1.36 / Match
+16%
Molde condeded +16% more goals than Sarpsborg 08
1.14 / Match
KFUM
(2)
Brann
(2)
Aalesund
(2)
Sandefjord
(1)
Sarpsborg 08
(2)
Kristiansund
(0)
Tromsø
(2)(0)
HamKam
(0)
Kristiansund
(0)
Viking
(1)
Brann
(1)
Molde
(3)
Vålerenga
(1)
Fredrikstad
Eliteserien Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FK Bodo/Glimt
|
16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 11 | 30 | 38 | 2.38 |
| 2 |
Viking
|
14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 2.43 |
| 3 |
Tromsø
|
15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 31 | 2.07 |
| 4 |
Lillestrøm
|
15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Molde
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 23 | 1.64 |
| 6 |
Sarpsborg 08
|
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
HamKam
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 26 | -3 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Vålerenga
|
15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Brann
|
15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 10 |
Rosenborg
|
14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1.29 |
| 11 |
Sandefjord
|
14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.07 |
| 12 |
Fredrikstad
|
14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 14 | 1 |
| 13 |
Aalesund
|
14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 13 | 0.93 |
| 14 |
KFUM
|
14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 12 | 0.86 |
| 15 |
Kristiansund
|
14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 12 | 0.86 |
| 16 |
Start
|
15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 34 | -18 | 10 | 0.67 |
Odds
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