Head-to-head history and recent form suggests a close contest
A fixture that carries some extra importance in the race for European spots in the Eliteserien, the clash between Valerenga IF Oslo and Molde FK is made even more interesting by the contrast in their playing philosophies. Geir Bakke’s team are a much more technical side, preferring to patiently build up and overload the wide areas in their 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system. Molde FK, on the other hand, are more direct and prefer to play a high-tempo game that focuses on quick transitions and exploiting space behind. For more details about the likely outcome, check out our Valerenga IF Oslo vs Molde FK preview.
In their last head-to-head meeting in 2023, Molde FK beat Valerenga IF Oslo 4-0 away, and the away side have won two and drawn one of the three previous meetings. Bakke’s men have failed to win their last two home games against Molde FK, so they could face an uphill task on Sunday.
The Valerenga IF Oslo vs Molde FK prediction is especially challenging as Valerenga IF Oslo have won just 1 of their 4 home matches in the current campaign, drawing once and losing twice. They’ve conceded an average of 2.00 goals per game at home, so they will need keeper Magnus Sjøeng to be at the top of his game. On the plus side, the hosts have Henrik Udahl, who is their most prolific forward in the campaign so far.
Molde have more momentum in the match-up
The bookies make Valerenga the odds-on favourites at 1.5 to take the victory on Sunday, but Molde have a better away record in 2025 (W2, D1, L2) and a greater recent history of success in this fixture. When looking at the Valerenga IF Oslo vs Molde FK odds, Molde appear to have better value at 2.2.
Molde have lost to Hamarkameratene, thrash Brann 3-0 and lost to Viking in their previous 3 outings. This Valerenga IF Oslo vs Molde FK prediction is tough, as they are playing their best football when they can play on the front foot, so the fact that Valerenga will try to control the game will suit them.
Eirik Hestad has been Molde’s creative engine this term, providing 3 assists in his last 5 matches, while Osame Sahraoui adds a bit of flair and unpredictability to Valerenga’s midfield, so we are expecting these two to be the difference in what should be an exciting fixture. Additionally, this match provides some interesting Valerenga IF Oslo vs Molde FK betting tips for those looking to wager on the outcome.
