Molde FK will do battle with away team Kristiansund at Aker Stadion in this Eliteserien tie on Friday.
All Molde FK v Kristiansund match predictions, user poll and stats are shown below (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
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Molde FK
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Molde FK, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following the 0-3 Eliteserien victory vs Bryne.
In that match, Molde FK had 53% possession and 12 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. For Molde FK, the goals were scored by Emil Breivik (18', 39') and Kristian Eriksen (37'). At the other end, Bryne got 10 attempts on goal with 0 of them on target.
Over their prior 6 games, Per-Mathias Høgmo's Molde FK have managed to score a total of 7 times, with that being an average number of goals per match of 1.17.
Their previous form shows that Molde FK:
- have not lost a league tie with Kristiansund in their previous 4 matches.
- are undefeated in their previous 2 home league matches.
Kristiansund
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Following on from tasting defeat last time out to Fredrikstad FK in Eliteserien action, Kristiansund will be hoping to turn things around here.
In that match, Kristiansund managed 60% possession and 7 attempts on goal with 1 on target. For their opponents, Fredrikstad had 11 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. Stian Molde (70') scored for Fredrikstad FK.
The stats tell the story, and Kristiansund have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, letting opponents get 10 goals in total. In defence, Kristiansund have been far from perfect. That sort of pattern might not be continued into this next game, though.
Taking a look at their past results, Kristiansund:
- have not registered a win against Molde FK when they've played them away from home in the last 6 matches in the league. Not good.
- are undefeated in their previous 3 league matches away from home.
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Head to head
A glance at their most recent head to head clashes stretching back to 09/05/2021 shows that Molde FK have won 5 of them and Kristiansund 1, with the number of draws standing at 0.
An aggregate of 18 goals were scored between them in this period, with 13 of them for Molde and 5 being from KBK. That’s an average goals per game figure of 3.
The previous league encounter between these clubs was Eliteserien match day 19 on 18/09/2024 and the score finished Kristiansund 0-4 Molde FK.
That time, Kristiansund managed 43% possession and 9 attempts on goal with 3 on target.
For their opponents, Molde FK got 17 shots at goal with 7 on target. Magnus Wolff Eikrem (7'), Eirik Haugan (23'), Ola Brynhildsen (48') and Kristian Eriksen (60') scored.
The match was refereed by Daniel Higraff.
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Team News: Molde FK
Caleb Zady Sery (unknown injury), Filip Heggdal Kristoffersen (unknown injury), Gustav Nyheim (unknown injury), Johan Bakke (unknown injury), Casper Øyvann (Knee injury), Fredrik Gulbrandsen (unknown injury) and Albert Posiadała (Hand injury) won’t be playing for Molde FK gaffer Per-Mathias Høgmo.
In our view, Molde FK may well use the 4-3-3 system in the match, beginning the first half with Jacob Karlstrøm, Martin Linnes, I. Helstad Amundsen, Eirik Haugan, Kristoffer Haugen, Kristian Eriksen, Magnus Eikrem, Emil Breivik, Mats Möller Daehli, Jalal Abdulai and Sondre Granaas.
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Team News: Kristiansund
We are inclined to think that KBK might make use of a 4-3-3 system, settling for Adrian Saether, Ian Hoffmann, Marius Olsen, Dan Peter Ulvestad, Mikkel Rakneberg, Wilfred George Igor, Ruben Alte, Rezan Corlu, David Tufekcic, Alioune Ndour and Sander Kilen.
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Prediction
We’ve got the feeling that Molde FK will probably be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target.
At the other end, Kristiansund may well find it hard getting on the scoresheet although we do think that they will probably end up managing to get on the scoresheet.
We’re tipping a 3-1 victory for Molde FK when all’s said and done.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Regarding the latest bookmaker odds in the 90 min. result market, victory for Molde FK is best priced at 1.36, backing the draw is 5 & selecting a win for Kristiansund gets 7.5. They’re the most competitive returns being offered at present.
Lucas Pereira,
06:08 15/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Molde FK
Formed: 1911
Stadium: Aker Stadion (11,249)
Captain: Magnus Eikrem
Chairman: Odd Ivar Moen
Manager: Per-Mathias Høgmo
Competitions: Eliteserien position 11, Europa League Qualifiers (Play-Offs)
🔑 Star Player: Kristian Eriksen
Mostly taking to the field in the Centre Midfield position, Kristian Eriksen was born in Norway. Having played his first senior match for Hamarkameratene in the 2022 season, the dangerous Midfielder has netted 2 league goals in the Eliteserien 2025 season so far in a total of 5 appearances.