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Viking and Molde FK bring round 16 of Norwegian Eliteserien to an end when they go head-to-head on Sunday (July 28). Both sides are level on points in the upper echelons of the table ahead of their showdown at the Viking Stadion.
Viking were sent crashing back to earth last Sunday, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Haugesund at the Haugesund Stadion. Before that, Morten Jensen’s men were on a seven-game unbeaten run across competitions, claiming six wins since May.
They next face an opposing side whom they have failed to get the better of in four meetings since May 2022. Meanwhile, Molde kicked off their quest for UEFA Europa League football in style, as they cruised to a 3-1 victory over Silkeborg in the first leg of the second qualifying round on Thursday.
Erling Moe’s side now turn their attention to the Allsvenskan, where they fell to a shock 3-2 loss to KFUM Oslo on Saturday, which snapped their five-game unbeaten run in the league.
With 28 points from 16 matches, Molde are third in the league, level on points with Viking, who have a game in hand.
Viking vs Molde FK Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Molde have 18 wins from their last 48 meetings with Viking, who have 17 wins.
- Molde are on a four-game unbeaten run against Jensen’s men, claiming three wins since a 4-3 loss in May 2022.
- Viking have won their last three home games, scoring nine goals and keeping two clean sheets since a 4-1 loss to Lillestrom on May 16.
- Molde are unbeaten in four away games, winning three since a 3-1 loss at Sandefjord in May.
Viking vs Molde FK Prediction
Considering recent meetings between Viking and Molde, anticipate an action-packed contest with plenty of goalmouth action. Both sides are evenly matched on paper, so they could cancel out each other’s efforts.
Prediction: Viking 2-2 Molde
Viking vs Molde FK Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in their last nine meetings.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in seven of their last eight clashes.)
