Molde vs Kristiansund Prediction, Preview and Stats

Norway flag 2026 Eliteserien, Norway
Aker Stadion Sat, 16 May - 2:00 PM
Eliteserien
Molde Molde
Versus
Kristiansund Kristiansund
KICKOFF : Sat, 16 May - 2:00 PM
Round 9 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Molde hosts Kristiansund at Aker Stadion in this Eliteserien regular season encounter for 2026. Sitting 5th in the standings, Molde enters with a clear edge, boasting a power score of 66.6 against Kristiansund's 56.55, translating to a 10.1-point advantage that marks them as the stronger team overall. Form metrics further favor the home side, with Molde's 31.28 score dwarfing Kristiansund's 12.44, suggesting recent momentum lies firmly with the hosts. Playing at home provides additional impetus for Molde to assert dominance in midfield and attack. Kristiansund, languishing in 9th, faces an uphill battle to disrupt Molde's rhythm. Without recent outing details, focus shifts to underlying strengths, where Molde's superior ratings position them to control possession and create chances. Set piece data remains limited with low confidence proxies, but structural superiority could prove decisive in a match ripe for home victory.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Molde possesses a 66.6 power score versus Kristiansund's 56.55, yielding a 10.1-point advantage.
  • Form: Molde's form score stands at 31.28, well ahead of Kristiansund's 12.44.
  • Squad: Molde occupies 5th place in the Eliteserien, while Kristiansund holds 9th.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition statistics are not provided in the available metrics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on low-confidence proxy data with no xG available.
  • xVariable: xG metrics are absent as the add-on remains disabled.
  • Market: Molde 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Kristiansund 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
Molde Molde
Molde
VS
Kristiansund Kristiansund
Kristiansund
1.7
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.11
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: 68 D
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 83 W
Vålerenga Rank: 60 W
Start Rank: 48 D
HamKam Rank: 60 W
Lillestrøm Rank: 58 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sandefjord Rank: 62 D
HamKam Rank: 59 D
Aalesund Rank: 41 D
Fredrikstad Rank: 62 W
Tromsø Rank: 68 L
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 82 L
8
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 2 - 6
6
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

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

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.6
56.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Molde
Kristiansund
Power Score
66.6
56.55
League Position
5
9
Global Rank
284
608

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 16 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Molde Molde Home
16 matches
Kristiansund Kristiansund Away
Match Record
8
Wins
6
2
Draws
2
6
Losses
8
Goals
26
Goals Scored
19
19
Goals Conceded
26
+7
Goal Difference
-7

Data last updated: 2026-05-09T01:10:48+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 :
May 16, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 9 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Aker Stadion
Capacity :
11249
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Mads Juhl Kikkenborg
Mads Juhl Kikkenborg Goalkeeper
—
Oliver Petersen
Oliver Petersen 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
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
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

Squad ▼

1
Michael Lansing
Michael Lansing Goalkeeper
12
Adrian Sæther
Adrian Sæther Goalkeeper
13
Alexander Munksgaard
Alexander Munksgaard Defender
5
Dan Peter Ulvestad
Dan Peter Ulvestad Defender
17
Max Normann Williamsen
Max Normann Williamsen Defender
2
Anders Rønne Børset
Anders Rønne Børset Defender
3
Frederik Flex
Frederik Flex Defender
4
Júlíus Mar Júlíusson
Júlíus Mar Júlíusson Defender
15
Nikolai Skuseth
Nikolai Skuseth Defender
22
Haakon Haugen
Haakon Haugen Defender
23
Tobias Hammer Svendsen
Tobias Hammer Svendsen Midfielder
6
Jesper Isaksen
Jesper Isaksen Midfielder
14
Syver Skundberg Skeide
Syver Skundberg Skeide Midfielder
8
Niklas Ødegård
Niklas Ødegård Midfielder
10
Heine Gikling Bruseth
Heine Gikling Bruseth Midfielder
27
Adrian Kurd Rønning
Adrian Kurd Rønning Midfielder
20
Wilfred George Igor
Wilfred George Igor Midfielder
31
Herman Sjåvik Opsahl
Herman Sjåvik Opsahl Midfielder
77
Hrannar Snær Magnússon
Hrannar Snær Magnússon Attacker
19
Leander Alvheim
Leander Alvheim Attacker
7
Mustapha Isah Ubandoma
Mustapha Isah Ubandoma Attacker
16
David Tufekcic
David Tufekcic Attacker
9
Sander Hestetun Kilen
Sander Hestetun Kilen Attacker
18
Promise Ikojo Meliga
Promise Ikojo Meliga Attacker

CONCLUSION

Molde's structural and form advantages position them favorably against Kristiansund at Aker Stadion. With a 10.1-point power edge and superior league standing, the hosts should dictate tempo and exploit opportunities. Kristiansund's weaker metrics offer little counterbalance, especially away from home. Limited data on set pieces and efficiency underscores Molde's overall dominance as the pathway to success. Expect the 5th-placed side to secure a convincing result through sustained pressure and clinical finishing.

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