- Molde are winless in their last two visits to Fredrikstad FK.
- Fredrikstad have won four of their seven home league games (W4, D1, L2).
- Molde have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their 7 away Eliteserien games this season.
A classic clash of styles at Fredrikstad FK
Fredrikstad have endured a rotten streak of games and head into Saturday’s clash with Molde winless in their last five (D2, L3). The latest of which was a 1-1 away draw at Vaalerenga, which followed a heavy 3-0 defeat at Viking and a narrow 1-0 loss at home to Tromsoe. For those looking for a Fredrikstad FK vs Molde FK prediction, this current form is a significant factor to consider.
Mikkjal Thomassen took over as head coach of Fredrikstad in January 2023 and has brought his trademark defensive fortitude and pragmatic style to this historic club. A moderate tempo is key, not allowing opponents to bully them and maintaining a solid, compact shape to stifle opposition.
Fredrikstad sit 8th in the Eliteserien 2025 table with 18 points from 13 games, which is about what you’d expect from a mid-table side. Our Fredrikstad FK vs Molde FK preview should highlight that they’ve conceded just five goals from seven Eliteserien home games, so they will need their rock in defence and keeper to stay strong.
Per-Mathias Hoegmo has made a marked impact at Molde
Molde are a possession-based team with a high pressing game and have a number of creative players who could hurt Fredrikstad, if they can break down their compact defence. The Fredrikstad FK vs Molde FK prediction will have to factor in that Molde are 12th in the table after picking up just 14 points from their opening 13 games, which is below par from a club of their pedigree.
Per-Mathias Hoegmo took over as the head coach of Molde in January 2025 but has already made his mark on the club, moulding the team to his style and making them a serious threat to any side in Norway. He will point to his creative midfield and top scorer as key to breaching this Fredrikstad defence.
Molde head into this game on the back of two consecutive defeats, so they will be desperate to reverse their fortunes in this tough road game. They beat Vaalerenga 3-2 away from home but have suffered back-to-back defeats to KFUM (3-2) and Tromsoe (1-0) to leave their Eliteserien hopes in a rocky position.
Back the goals to flow in a thrilling affair
The Fredrikstad FK vs Molde FK odds are tight for this one, with Fredrikstad available at +145 and Molde narrow favorites at +170. I think the gap between those two is tight enough to swerve for a result and instead, I’m going for over 2.5 goals.
The market is available at -107 at the time of writing and with both teams in poor form, this could be a game where neither are willing to sit back. Molde are an aggressive side who like to press and dominate the ball and Fredrikstad will want to get on the counterattack.
The last three meetings between these sides across all competitions has seen one win apiece and a draw. For those seeking Fredrikstad FK vs Molde FK betting tips, note that the most recent meeting was an epic 5-4 win for Fredrikstad in the NM Cup 2024 and this has all the makings of another thriller.
Molde score an average of 1.43 goals per away game in the Eliteserien whilst conceding an average of 1.14 away goals. This will undoubtedly be an open game and with Molde’s superior ability on the road, they can edge out the hosts.
