Viking vs Molde betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Eliteserien match on July 28th, 2024

Viking and Molde will play on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, at 17:15h (UTC), in a Eliteserien game to be held in Norway, check the Viking vs Molde betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Viking vs Molde will occur

The game is set to be played in the small SR-Bank Arena stadium, in the city of Stavanger, with a capacity for 1000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

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Introduction to the Viking 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 2.83 goals per match played.

Viking last match

Viking comes from a defeat 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 1-0. On the field, M. Jensen's team lined up with a 4-3-3.

The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 3.50, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.

The defense appeared lacking in energy throughout the match. Particularly below expectations, Sondre Flem Bjørshol, who did not appear in his best form. His team's results in the future will also depend on his performance.

Molde last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eliteserien, Molde, who used a 3-1-4-2 formation, faced the KFUM team with a final score of 2-3.

With odds of 5.00, it is clear that defeat was not in anyone's plans for this match. The team was the clear favorite for the win, but they could do nothing to avoid defeat.

Viking vs Molde h2h

The last time these teams faced off against each other in Eliteserien, Viking was in 5th place while Molde was in the 4th place. Viking opened with a 4-3-3 arrangement while Molde charged with a 3-5-2 formation.

The last time these teams met was for a Eliteserien match, on 02-06-2024, referring to the 2024 season, in a competitive game that ended with a 2-2 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Viking team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the Molde team, which won only 3 games.

Viking

Eliteserien leaderboard now

Considering the home team Viking, standing in 4th place with 28 points in the Eliteserien competition in Norway. Their performance statistics have been such as 8 wins, 3 losses and, 4 draws.

In the 16th round, the team has the same score compared to Molde which is just above, in 3rd place.

Viking analysis

At the end of round 15 of Eliteserien, Viking collected 26 goals scored and 17 goals conceded.

The Viking team comes from a defeat in the Eliteserien, and its coach Morten Jensen wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.

The Viking team seeks to control the game by trying to achieve an average ball possession of 55.53%. This is based on the observation that ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents.

The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 5 wins versus 1 loss, and 2 draws. They won 3 games playing as the visiting team.

Best goalscorer from Viking

There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team's attack, Zlatko Tripić has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Viking with 6 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.

It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Historical data Viking

With 8 titles won in the history of the tournament, Viking team is one of the competition's leading names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

Molde

Eliteserien leaderboard now

The Molde team with 28 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.

This means that in the 16th round, the Viking team is closing in at 4th place, with the same number of points.

Molde analysis

Molde counted 32 goals scored and 19 conceded at the end of Eliteserien day number 15.

As we approach the Regular Season, Molde is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.75 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

This is a top 5 team in the Eliteserien that wants to keep up with the good performances!

With away his balance of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the Eliteserien, opposing teams usually have slim chances of winning.

Molde is a more offensive team than Viking, having 1692 attacks vs. 1463 from Viking, having scored 32 times, in comparison, Viking converted into goal 26 times.

Best goalscorer from Molde

Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Magnus Eikrem. The Midfielder has scored 8 times in this competition and helped Molde avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.

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Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Viking is Zlatko Tripić, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Molde is Magnus Eikrem, he has scored in 8 opportunities.

Molde has conceded 5 away goals in 7 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Molde will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 2-2, something to take into consideration.

75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.

Taking into consideration that Molde scores an average of 1.71 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.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.6.

Corners Top Betting Tips

Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.5 corners per game.

Viking is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.13 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Viking in this match.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.47 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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