Molde have produced heavy goal volume at home this season, scoring 21 goals in 9 matches at an average of 2.3 per game while conceding 1.2. Their last five fixtures across all competitions have each cleared the 2.5 goal mark, with their most recent league game producing a 4-3 scoreline. KFUM Oslo have struggled defensively on their travels, conceding 2.4 goals per match away from home and coming off a 4-1 loss at Start. With their previous head-to-head encounter this season finishing 4-2, the offensive and defensive metrics of both sides strongly support over 2.5 total goals.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +12 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Molde enter this round 20 Eliteserien clash sitting fourth in the table with 30 points, aiming to maintain pressure on the European qualification positions. Their attack has been potent throughout the campaign with 36 goals in 18 league games, including an average of 2.3 goals scored per match on home soil. Recent matches have been particularly high-scoring affairs, highlighted by an active front line alongside defensive openings.
KFUM Oslo find themselves in 13th position with 19 points, hovering just above the relegation places. Their primary difficulties have emerged on the road, where they have lost five of eight matches while conceding 19 goals at an average of 2.4 per game. A recent 4-1 away defeat to Start further underlined their vulnerability when playing away from home.
Past meetings between these two sides have frequently produced open contests. Their last league encounter in July ended in a 4-2 away victory for Molde, and four of their last six direct meetings across all competitions have seen three or more goals scored. Given Molde's attacking output and KFUM Oslo's away defensive record, another high-scoring match is likely.
Key factors
- Molde have scored 21 goals across 9 home league matches, averaging 2.3 goals per game at home.
- KFUM Oslo concede an average of 2.4 goals per game on the road, shipping 19 goals in 8 away fixtures.
- The earlier league meeting between these teams in July 2026 produced six goals in a 4-2 win for Molde.
- Molde's last five competitive matches have all generated at least three total goals, including scorelines of 4-3, 3-2, and 3-3.
Team news
Molde
- V. HoffKnee Injury
- M. KikkenborgAchilles Tendon Injury
- H. StenevikInjury
- E. HestadInjury
- S. GranaasYellow Cards
- S. DiopInactive
KFUM Oslo
- A. AleesamiGroin Injury
- M. EikremInjury
- R. RaschInjury
- M. GrodemInjury
- T. SorasInjury
- D. SchneiderRed Card
Statistical comparison
Molde at home vs KFUM Oslo awayCombined scoring rate: 3.4 goals per game (Molde at home plus KFUM Oslo away).
Key players this season
Molde
- E. HestadInjury8G
- E. Breivik7G · 6A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodo/GlimtPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 19 | +34 | 47 |
| 2 | VikingPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 19 | +24 | 44 |
| 3 | TromsoPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 19 | +12 | 35 |
| 4 | MoldePromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 19 | +9 | 33 |
| 5 | Lillestrom | 19 | 0 | 29 |
| 6 | Rosenborg | 19 | +5 | 27 |
| 7 | Brann | 19 | +8 | 26 |
| 11 | Valerenga | 19 | -7 | 22 |
| 12 | Sandefjord | 19 | -8 | 20 |
| 13 | Kristiansund BK | 19 | -10 | 19 |
| 14 | KFUM OsloEliteserien (Relegation) | 19 | -13 | 19 |
| 15 | AalesundRelegation - OBOS-ligaen | 19 | -13 | 18 |
| 16 | StartRelegation - OBOS-ligaen | 19 | -21 | 13 |
Head-to-head
Full record →the last 6 meetings are split 2-2 with 2 drawn, averaging 4.0 goals a game, both teams scored in 83% of them.
- 2026-07-26KFUM Oslo 2-4 Molde
- 2026-06-21Molde 5-1 KFUM Oslo
- 2025-08-17KFUM Oslo 0-0 Molde
- 2025-06-29Molde 2-3 KFUM Oslo
- 2024-09-23KFUM Oslo 1-1 Molde
Our record in Eliteserien
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