Eliteserien · Sunday, 08/11/2026 · 17:00
Sandefjord vs Molde Prediction, Tips & Odds
Team pages: Sandefjord · Molde
Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
It is Sandefjord vs Molde on Sunday (8 November, 17:00).
The situation: Sandefjord are in a relegation battle – Molde are chasing Europe
Molde are in position 4 with 43 points, ahead of the hosts (27 points, position 12). Goal difference: 26-34 for Sandefjord, 59-39 for Molde. Sandefjord are just 3 points above the relegation play-off place. Molde are just 3 points off a European competition place.
Form guide Sandefjord: Inconsistent at home
At home they recently beat Start (3-0). There was also a defeat against Lillestrøm (0-2). Against Viking (1-1) they could only draw. Sandefjord picked up 1 win from their last 5 home games, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded.
Form guide Molde: Inconsistent on the road
On the road, Molde recently played 2-3 at Brann, 2-2 at Lillestrøm and 5-1 at Hamarkameratene. Record in the last 5 away games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats, 14-11 goals. Molde scored in every one of those games.
Sandefjord at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Molde away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: Evenly matched record
The only meeting in the last two seasons ended 2-1 to Molde (Molde vs Sandefjord, 30/05/2026).
- 30/05/2026 Molde – Sandefjord 2-1
Injuries and suspensions
Sandefjord are without: Ervin Gigovic (suspended), Xander Lambrix (knee injury), Nikolaj Möller (ankle injury), Filip Loftesnes-Bjune (injury), Marcus Melchior (knee injury).
Molde are without: Sivert Sira Hansen (injury), Samukele Kabini (injury), Seydina Diop (injury), Halldor Stenevik (injury), Vebjørn Hoff (injury).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Eliteserien table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bodø/Glimt | 25 | 61-23 | 59 |
| 3 | Rosenborg | 26 | 53-32 | 46 |
| 4 | Molde | 25 | 59-39 | 43 |
| 5 | Lillestrøm | 25 | 36-33 | 42 |
| 6 | Tromsø | 25 | 43-38 | 40 |
| 10 | KFUM-Kameratene Oslo | 25 | 32-41 | 31 |
| 11 | Fredrikstad | 25 | 29-44 | 29 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 25 | 26-34 | 27 |
| 13 | Hamarkameratene | 25 | 35-53 | 27 |
| 14 | Aalesund | 25 | 43-57 | 24 |
Sandefjord vs Molde odds
Molde are slight favourites: an away win pays 1.65, a draw 4.40, a home win 3.80. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.25.
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord to win | 3.80 | 24% | 28% |
| Draw | 4.40 | 21% | 23% |
| Molde to win | 1.65 | 55% | 50% |
| Double chance 1X | 2.10 | 45% | 50% |
| Double chance X2 | 1.15 | 76% | 72% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.03 | 88% | 83% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.25 | 73% | 65% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 3.40 | 27% | 35% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 1.65 | 55% | 45% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 2.05 | 45% | 55% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: Sandefjord vs Molde
In short: We are backing Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.97. Our score prediction: 1-1. We put the chance at around 56%, while the odds imply only 46%. That is where the value in this bet lies.
For
- Only 1 of Sandefjord’s last 5 home games had three or more goals.
Against
- Away from home, Molde saw three or more goals in 5 of 5 games.
- There are outliers: one of these games recently had 7 goals.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals · Odds 1.97 · Prediction 1-1 · Risk medium
FAQ: Sandefjord vs Molde
When do Sandefjord play Molde?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 08/11/2026, at 17:00 (Eliteserien).
Who are the favourites in Sandefjord vs Molde?
Molde are favourites: an away win pays 1.65, a home win 3.80.
What is the tip for Sandefjord vs Molde?
Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.97. We expect a 1-1. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between Sandefjord and Molde go?
The only meeting in the last two seasons ended 2-1 to Molde (Molde vs Sandefjord, 30/05/2026).
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