Kristiansund vs Molde betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Eliteserien match on September 18th, 2024

Kristiansund and Molde will meet each other in a football match counting for Eliteserien on September 18th, 2024, Wednesday at 16:00h (UTC), in Norway, check the Kristiansund vs Molde betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Kristiansund vs Molde will occur

The game takes place in the small Kristiansund Stadion stadium, in the city of Kristiansund, with a capacity for 4126 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

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Introduction to the Kristiansund vs Molde betting tip 2024

The Eliteserien has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.12 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.86 goals per match played.

Kristiansund last match

Kristiansund comes from a draw recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Haugesund, in a match valid for Eliteserien, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 2-2. On the field, A. Robertsen Skiri's team lined up with a 4-1-4-1.

Prior to the match, there were signs indicating that the game would be evenly matched between the two teams. As a result, a draw with odds around 3.50 seemed like a plausible and expected outcome.

Kristiansund performance was certainly not typical of a top team, but some players still left a good mark on the match. Kristian Stromland Lien, with an excellent sense of position and a precise foot, was one of the best players, and he gave a big contribution to the team to leave the field undefeated.

Molde last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eliteserien, Molde, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Fredrikstad team with a final score of 6-1.

The odds of 1.60 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.

Kristiansund vs Molde h2h

The last time these teams played against each other was in Eliteserien, where Molde was at 1st place while Kristiansund occupied 3rd place. Molde went in with a 3-5-2 formation while Kristiansund opened their game with a 4-3-3 tactic.

The last time these teams met was for a Eliteserien match, on 14-04-2024, referring to the 2024 season, which ended with a 2-0 win for Molde.

The Molde team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Kristiansund team, which won only 1 match.

Teams with their unique strengths and objectives.

Curiosity about previous games

The two teams had very different results in their previous games. While Molde thrashed in a game that was not expected to be so easy, against Fredrikstad, Kristiansund drew in a match against Haugesund. Let's see how this previous result can interfere with the morale of the teams for this game.

Kristiansund

Eliteserien leaderboard now

The Kristiansund team has 22 points being in the 12th place in the Eliteserien competition in Norway. The overall balance is not favorable, with 7 losses, 5 wins wins and 7 draws.

This means that Haugesund team, in 13th place, is close behind in the 19th round with the same score.

Kristiansund analysis

After 18 rounds, Kristiansund has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 28 goals so far and scored 25 times.

Kristiansund, with a ball possession of 43.84% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Molde of 2024 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent's goal with more continuity.

The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 4 wins versus 1 loss, and 4 draws. They won 1 game playing as the visiting team.

Best goalscorer from Kristiansund

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Pape Guèye. The Attacker has scored 4 times in the current season and has helped Kristiansund come out with a positive result on several occasions.

Molde

Eliteserien leaderboard now

The Molde team with 37 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 11 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.

This means that, in the 19th round, the team has an advantage of 1 point against the Brann team that is just behind in 4th place.

Molde analysis

Molde goal quotient is definitely positive, with 44 down scored and 24 conceded after 18 rounds played.

As we approach the Regular Season, Molde is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.76 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Eliteserien.

With an away balance of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws in the Eliteserien, Molde usually leaves little room for opponents to win.

Molde is a more offensive team than Kristiansund, having 2176 attacks vs. 1541 from Kristiansund, having scored 44 times, in comparison, Kristiansund converted into goal 25 times.

Best goalscorer from Molde

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Magnus Eikrem. He has scored 10 times in the current season and has helped Molde come out with a positive result on several occasions.

Interesting Match Facts:

With Molde boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against Kristiansund, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

In short, a much stronger team Molde, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn't concede goals, against an irregular Kristiansund that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.

At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Both Teams To Score - No is with great odds.

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Kristiansund is Pape Guèye, who has already scored 4 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Molde is Magnus Eikrem, he has scored in 10 opportunities.

Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.

Taking into consideration that Molde scores an average of 1.5 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.

At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.

Handicap Betting Tip

It is very clear the huge favoritism that Molde has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 4.44 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.56 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

In games like these, the players are usually nervous and sometimes even aggressive due to the tension that this rivalry involves. Therefore, a good option is to bet that the match will have an above average number of cards or that at least one red card will be shown.

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