Aalesund vs Molde Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Color Line Stadion Tomorrow - 2:00 PM
Eliteserien
Aalesund Aalesund
Versus
Molde Molde
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 2:00 PM
Round 13 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Aalesund welcome Molde to Color Line Stadion for a Regular Season fixture in the 2026 Eliteserien campaign. The home side currently sits 13th in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy fifth place. Power ratings highlight a clear gap with Molde at 65.62 and Aalesund at 42.86, producing a 22.8-point advantage for the away team. Form scores reflect a similar pattern as Molde post 31.28 against Aalesund's 19.11. Both clubs enter the match without recent outing data recorded. Set-piece information carries low confidence and relies on proxy values. Overall structural indicators point to Molde as the stronger side on paper. The contest offers an opportunity for the higher-placed visitors to extend their advantage in the table.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Aalesund sit 13th in the domestic league while Molde occupy 5th place.
  • Form: Aalesund hold a form score of 19.11 compared to Molde's stronger 31.28.
  • Squad: Molde are the stronger side with a power score of 65.62 against Aalesund's 42.86.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams in this encounter.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not specified in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics show low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
  • xVariable: Molde hold a power advantage of 22.8 points over their opponents.
  • Market: Projection split: Aalesund 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Molde 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Aalesund K. Rekdal
K. Rekdal
VS
Molde S. Tjelmeland
S. Tjelmeland
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.73
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
HamKam Rank: 60 D
Tromsø Rank: 68 D
Brann Rank: 67 W
Rosenborg Rank: 61 W
Sandefjord Rank: 61 L
Kristiansund Rank: 55 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sandefjord Rank: 61 W
Sarpsborg 08 Rank: 60 L
Kristiansund Rank: 55 W
Tromsø Rank: 68 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 82 W
Vålerenga Rank: 59 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Aalesund
0%
Draw
0%
Away Molde
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
42.86
65.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Aalesund
Molde
Power Score
42.86
65.62
League Position
13
5
Global Rank
870
308

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Aalesund — Opponent-weighted form score
Molde — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Aalesund Molde

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Aalesund Aalesund Home
0 matches
Molde Molde Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:07:15+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 11, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 13 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Color Line Stadion
Capacity :
10778
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

26
Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen
Tor Erik Valderhaug Larsen Goalkeeper
45
Philip Sandvik Aukland
Philip Sandvik Aukland Defender
22
Emil Engqvist
Emil Engqvist Defender
16
Jakob Nyland Ørsal
Jakob Nyland Ørsal Defender
3
Olafur Gudmundsson
Olafur Gudmundsson Defender
14
Uba Charles Nwokoma
Uba Charles Nwokoma Defender
5
Alexander Hammer Kjelsen
Alexander Hammer Kjelsen Defender
2
Marius Andersen
Marius Andersen Defender
25
Ulrik Valderhaug Syversen
Ulrik Valderhaug Syversen Defender
4
Simen Vatne Haram
Simen Vatne Haram Defender
10
Mathias Kristensen
Mathias Kristensen Midfielder
7
Kristoffer Nesso
Kristoffer Nesso Midfielder
11
Davíð Snær Jóhannsson
Davíð Snær Jóhannsson Midfielder
18
Elias Kristoffer Hagen
Elias Kristoffer Hagen Midfielder
6
Håkon Butli Hammer
Håkon Butli Hammer Midfielder
21
Mathias Christensen
Mathias Christensen Midfielder
66
Janus Seehusen
Janus Seehusen Midfielder
8
Henrik Molvær Melland
Henrik Molvær Melland Midfielder
—
Eivind Strømsheim Kolve
Eivind Strømsheim Kolve Midfielder
9
Paul Ngongo Iversen
Paul Ngongo Iversen Attacker
17
Elias Heggland Myrlid
Elias Heggland Myrlid Attacker
15
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch
Endre Hjertager Osenbroch Attacker
39
Kristian Hemmingsen Lonnebu
Kristian Hemmingsen Lonnebu Attacker
20
Ivan Cabrel Djantou Tchaboutang
Ivan Cabrel Djantou Tchaboutang Attacker
27
Marcus Haagensen Reed
Marcus Haagensen Reed Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Mads Juhl Kikkenborg
Mads Juhl Kikkenborg Goalkeeper
22
Albert Posiadała
Albert Posiadała Goalkeeper
51
Mads Eikrem Myklebust
Mads Eikrem Myklebust Goalkeeper
33
Birk Risa
Birk Risa Defender
25
Martin Linnes
Martin Linnes Defender
19
Eirik Haugan
Eirik Haugan Defender
—
Fredrik Kristensen Dahl
Fredrik Kristensen Dahl Defender
3
Casper Øyvann
Casper Øyvann Defender
—
Valdemar Lund Jensen
Valdemar Lund Jensen Defender
6
Isak Helstad Amundsen
Isak Helstad Amundsen Defender
26
Samukelo Kabini
Samukelo Kabini Defender
4
Sivert Sira Hansen
Sivert Sira Hansen Defender
17
Mats Møller Dæhli
Mats Møller Dæhli Midfielder
15
Vebjørn Hoff
Vebjørn Hoff Midfielder
18
Halldor Østervold Stenevik
Halldor Østervold Stenevik Midfielder
10
Emil Breivik
Emil Breivik Midfielder
14
Jacob Christensen
Jacob Christensen Midfielder
—
Mads Enggård
Mads Enggård Midfielder
23
Sondre Milian Granaas
Sondre Milian Granaas Midfielder
27
Daniel Daga
Daniel Daga Midfielder
31
Blerton Isufi
Blerton Isufi Midfielder
28
Viktor Bender Larsen
Viktor Bender Larsen Midfielder
8
Fredrik Gulbrandsen
Fredrik Gulbrandsen Attacker
5
Eirik Hestad
Eirik Hestad Attacker
11
Caleb Zady Sery
Caleb Zady Sery Attacker
24
Trent Kone Doherty
Trent Kone Doherty Attacker
21
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter Attacker
9
Wolji Jalal Abdulai
Wolji Jalal Abdulai Attacker
44
Igor Fabian Gosik
Igor Fabian Gosik Attacker

CONCLUSION

Molde arrive as the clearer favourites given their superior league position and elevated power rating. Aalesund will look to exploit home support at Color Line Stadion to close the gap but face a side that has shown greater consistency across key indicators. Limited efficiency and set-piece data leave room for in-game adjustments. The visitors possess the structural edge to control proceedings if they maintain their established patterns. Both teams must navigate the absence of recent form records which adds an element of unpredictability. Molde's overall profile suggests they are better equipped to secure a positive result on the road.

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