Molde vs Viking: prediction and stats
EliteserienRegular Season - 29Kick-off on December 6, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Aker Stadion, Molde
The Footlab model makes Viking the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for Molde. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Molde vs Viking?
Viking starts as the favourite with a 195-point Elo edge (2,190 vs 1,995).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Molde have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Viking have 10, 3 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Midsund(away) | 11-0 | NM Cupen |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Tromso(home) | 3-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kristiansund BK(away) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Sarpsborg 08 FF(home) | 3-3 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | KFUM Oslo(away) | 4-2 | Eliteserien |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Dinamo Zagreb(away) | 2-2 | UEFA Champions League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Rosenborg(away) | 1-2 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Sarpsborg 08 FF(home) | 2-1 | Eliteserien |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Start(away) | 3-0 | Eliteserien |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Aalesund(away) | 1-1 | Eliteserien |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Molde win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Viking win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Viking 4-1 Molde | Eliteserien |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Molde 2-2 Viking | Friendlies Clubs |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Viking 1-0 Molde | Eliteserien |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Molde 0-1 Viking | Eliteserien |
| Jul 28, 2024 | Viking 1-0 Molde | Eliteserien |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Molde 2-2 Viking | Eliteserien |
How many goals should we expect?
Molde score 2.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Viking score 2.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molde | 2.5 | 1.7 | 3 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
| Viking | 2.1 | 1.1 | 3 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Molde sit 4th in Eliteserien (27 points from 17 matches) and Viking sit 2nd (40 points from 17 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Viking | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 40 |
| 4 | Molde | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 26 | 27 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Molde vs Viking?
- The Footlab model makes Viking the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for Molde.
- Where and when is Molde vs Viking played?
- Molde vs Viking is played on December 6, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Aker Stadion, in the Eliteserien.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.