- Molde FK have won two and drawn two of their last five matches in all competitions (1 defeat).
- Kristiansund BK have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in the Eliteserien.
- Molde FK have won two of the last three home matches against Kristiansund BK.
Molde FK currently sit 9th in the Eliteserien 2025 table after taking just 8 points from their first 6 games, which is a poor start by their high standards. New boss Per-Mathias Høgmo appears to be turning the tide, however, as his side come into this matchup on the back of consecutive wins over FK Haugesund (2-1 at home) and Bryne (3-0 away). Kristiansund BK are just one place above Molde in 8th with 10 points from 8 games and have been a little inconsistent of late, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their last five. They held on for a 1-1 draw at Rosenborg last time out and claimed a 2-1 away win over Stroemsgodset the previous week, but slipped up at home to Fredrikstad (0-1) the week before that.
Kristiansund have been very good on the road recently, however, and are undefeated in their last three away matches (W2, D1). Amund Skiri has done a good job since taking over as boss in August 2023, but his side’s ability to transition quickly and counterattack has been particularly impressive in their last few road games. Molde are the clear favorites here at -270, while Kristiansund are long shots at +705, but the visitors could keep this matchup closer than the odds suggest. Molde have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three home matches in the Eliteserien this term, conceding five goals in the process, so they are leaky at Aker Stadion. Kristiansund have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five away matches in the Eliteserien, scoring eight goals (1.60 per game) on their travels. They will be confident of causing Molde problems in this matchup, particularly as the hosts like to push forward and try to dominate the game.
Backing Kristiansund to get a result looks a little too risky for us, but the visitors should definitely be good for a goal against a leaky Molde defense. ‘Both Teams to Score’ will be the side bet for this matchup, while we’re going for a Molde win in the outright market as the hosts have some momentum behind them. Sander Hestetun Kilen has three goals in his last five games for Kristiansund, while Kristian Eriksen has two of Molde’s last six. The visitors’ forward looks the more lethal of the two, however, and will be the main man to watch on Friday.
