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Sandefjord vs Molde: prediction and stats

EliteserienRegular Season - 26Kick-off on November 8, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Jotun Arena, Sandefjord

SandefjordMolde

The Footlab AI model makes Molde the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for Sandefjord. The most likely score is 1-1. If Molde wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Sandefjord vs Molde?

A very open match: only 64 Elo points separate Sandefjord (1,958) and Molde (2,022).

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Sandefjord winDrawMolde win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Sandefjord vs Molde

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Sandefjord

4-3-3
  1. 7E. Patoulidis
  2. 27J. Dunsby
  3. 9O. Kapskarmo
  1. 6S. Mørk
  2. 8T. Børkeeiet
  3. 10E. Gigović
  1. 44X. Lambrix
  2. 13R. Holten
  3. 5G. Højbjerg
  4. 4F. Pedersen
  1. 30E. Hadaya

Molde

4-2-3-1
  1. 9J. Abdulai
  1. 10E. Breivik
  2. 30D. Daga
  3. 23S. Granaas
  4. 16S. Kilen
  5. 11C. Zady Sery
  1. 25M. Linnes
  2. 27F. Dahl
  3. 8M. Løvik
  4. 19E. Haugan
  1. 22A. Posiadała

Computed on October 13, 2026 at 10:54 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sandefjord have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Molde have 8, 3 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Sandefjord
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Rosenborg(away)1-1Eliteserien
Sep 30, 2026Flint(away)1-0NM Cupen
Sep 20, 2026Start(home)3-0Eliteserien
Sep 14, 2026Bodo/Glimt(away)2-3Eliteserien
Sep 4, 2026Viking(home)1-1Eliteserien
Molde
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 11, 2026Lillestrom(away)2-2Eliteserien
Oct 4, 2026Kristiansund BK(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 2026Aalesund(home)1-2Eliteserien
Sep 16, 2026Trygg/Lade(away)5-0NM Cupen
Sep 13, 2026Ham-Kam(away)5-1Eliteserien

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Sandefjord wins, 1 draw, 1 Molde win.

DateScoreCompetition
May 30, 2026Molde 2-1 SandefjordEliteserien
Oct 19, 2025Molde 1-3 SandefjordEliteserien
Apr 6, 2025Sandefjord 3-0 MoldeEliteserien
Oct 19, 2024Molde 0-1 SandefjordEliteserien
May 5, 2024Sandefjord 3-1 MoldeEliteserien
Aug 12, 2023Sandefjord 2-2 MoldeEliteserien

Last archived meeting: Molde vs Sandefjord on May 30, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Sandefjord score 2.0 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Molde score 3.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Sandefjord2.01.248/158/15
Molde3.21.5411/1514/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Sandefjord sit 12th in Eliteserien (24 points from 22 matches) and Molde sit 4th (37 points from 22 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Molde221147463437
12Sandefjord226610222824

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Sandefjord vs Molde?
The Footlab AI model makes Molde the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for Sandefjord.
Where and when is Sandefjord vs Molde played?
Sandefjord vs Molde is played on November 8, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Jotun Arena, in the Eliteserien.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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