🏆 Norway Eliteserien 📅 Sunday, 18th October 2026 ⏰ 4:00 pm 📍 Aker Stadion (Molde) ⏳ —
MOL
Molde
D W L W W
VS
STA
Start
L W W L W
Today's Top Prediction
Recommended Selection
Over 2.5
We're backing over 2.5 goals in this fixture.
Odds
1.30
~81% implied
Confidence
★★★★★
78%
Strong Pick
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Supporting Bets
★ Main Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals @1.30
Goals Over 2.5 80%
Goals Over 1.5 95%
H2H Over 2.5 70%

Supporting bets are derived from form data and are secondary to the main selection. All tips carry risk.

Bettor Intelligence
📊 Value Assessment
+4.1%
edge
Value Bet
The market prices this at 76.9% but our model gives it 81%. That's a +4.1% edge — statistically meaningful.
💰 Kelly Criterion
Strategy% of bankrolle.g. $1,000
Full Kelly 17.7% $177.00
Half Kelly 8.9% $89.00
Quarter Kelly 4.4% $44.00
Most professionals use Half or Quarter Kelly to manage variance. Full Kelly maximises expected growth but carries higher drawdown risk.
Form Streak Tracker
Molde
D W L W W W W W W L
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 80%
Start
L W W L W W L W W L
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 60%
⚔ Head to Head
Molde6W
Draw4
Start0W
Supports Tip Over 2.5 goals in 70% of H2H meetings (avg 3.5).
📈 Recent Form
Molde wins7/10
Start wins6/10
Goals per game4.3
H2H avg goals3.5
Supports Tip Over 2.5 goals in 80% of recent games.
7-1-2
Molde form
6-0-4
Start form
70%
H2H BTTS rate
3.5
H2H avg goals
Team Form Ratings
Molde
Overall
7.3 ▲
Scoring
10.0 —
Defence
6.0 —
Start
Overall
6.0 —
Scoring
6.7 —
Defence
4.7 —
Key Analytics
Molde
3.7
Goals
scored/game
1.2
Goals
conceded/game
40%
Clean
sheets
Start
2
Goals
scored/game
1.6
Goals
conceded/game
10%
Clean
sheets
Combination Markets

Derived from form data. Highlighted row = highest probability in each group.

Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 31%
Home Win & BTTS No 21%
Draw & BTTS Yes 2%
Draw & BTTS No 2%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 26%
Away Win & BTTS No 18%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 42%
Home Win & Under 2.5 10%
Draw & Over 2.5 3%
Draw & Under 2.5 1%
Away Win & Over 2.5 35%
Away Win & Under 2.5 9%
Match History
Head to Head
19.04.26
ELI
Start
Molde
1
1
05.08.20
ELI
Molde
Start
5
0
24.06.20
ELI
Start
Molde
2
3
29.10.18
ELI
Start
Molde
1
3
27.05.18
ELI
Molde
Start
3
1
17.07.16
ELI
Molde
Start
2
2
10.04.16
ELI
Start
Molde
1
1
08.11.15
ELI
Start
Molde
0
3
10.05.15
ELI
Molde
Start
4
0
03.08.14
ELI
Start
Molde
1
1
Recent Results
Molde
11.10.26
ELI
Lillestrom
Molde
2
2
D
04.10.26
CF
Molde
Kristiansund
3
0
W
19.09.26
ELI
Molde
Aalesund
1
2
L
16.09.26
NMC
Trygg/Lade
Molde
0
5
W
13.09.26
ELI
HamKam
Molde
1
5
W
06.09.26
ELI
Molde
KFUM Oslo
2
0
W
30.08.26
ELI
Valerenga
Molde
3
4
W
22.08.26
NMC
Midsund
Molde
0
11
W
16.08.26
ELI
Molde
Tromso
3
2
W
09.08.26
ELI
Kristiansund
Molde
2
1
L
Start
11.10.26
ELI
Start
HamKam
2
4
L
06.10.26
NMC
Raufoss
Start
1
5
W
02.10.26
CF
Start
Brann
2
1
W
20.09.26
ELI
Sandefjord
Start
3
0
L
16.09.26
NMC
Vindbjart
Start
2
3
W
13.09.26
ELI
Start
Brann
2
0
W
04.09.26
ELI
Aalesund
Start
2
0
L
30.08.26
ELI
Start
KFUM Oslo
4
1
W
22.08.26
NMC
Flekkefjord
Start
1
2
W
08.08.26
ELI
Start
Fredrikstad
0
1
L
Venue Records
Molde at Home
04.10.26
CF
Molde
Kristiansund
3
0
W
19.09.26
ELI
Molde
Aalesund
1
2
L
06.09.26
ELI
Molde
KFUM Oslo
2
0
W
16.08.26
ELI
Molde
Tromso
3
2
W
02.08.26
ELI
Molde
Sarpsborg 08
3
3
D
18.07.26
ELI
Molde
Brann
1
2
L
28.06.26
CF
Molde
Bodo/Glimt
1
4
L
21.06.26
CF
Molde
KFUM Oslo
5
1
W
30.05.26
ELI
Molde
Sandefjord
2
1
W
16.05.26
ELI
Molde
Kristiansund
1
0
W
Start Away
06.10.26
NMC
Raufoss
Start
1
5
W
20.09.26
ELI
Sandefjord
Start
3
0
L
16.09.26
NMC
Vindbjart
Start
2
3
W
04.09.26
ELI
Aalesund
Start
2
0
L
22.08.26
NMC
Flekkefjord
Start
1
2
W
25.07.26
ELI
Kristiansund
Start
1
2
W
12.07.26
ELI
Brann
Start
2
1
L
04.07.26
CF
Bodo/Glimt
Start
4
0
L
29.05.26
ELI
Fredrikstad
Start
2
1
L
16.05.26
ELI
Viking
Start
6
3
L
Expert Analysis

Right, let us dig into this Norway Eliteserien fixture properly, because the surface-level version of this match and the actual version of this match are two very different things.

The hosts arrive on 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss from their last 5 games. The headline is one thing; the story underneath is another. We want to know what kind of phase this team is in. Are they peaking, finding their rhythm just as the calendar gets serious? Or did they burn bright early and have quietly been running on fumes since? The recent results at home hold that answer, and Aker Stadion (Molde) has a way of either lifting a confident side or exposing a fragile one.

The away team responds with 3 wins, 2 losses from their last 5 games. There is a lag in how the market prices travelling form — a side that has sharpened up on the road over recent weeks can stay underpriced for a while, and a team coasting on an early-season away run can stay overpriced just as long. We try to catch that gap before it closes.

Stack the two profiles against each other and the lean becomes obvious. It is not about who is the bigger name; it is about who is in the better place right now, at this exact point in the season. Our call lands on Over 2.5 at @1.30, which we make roughly a 81 shout. Kick-off is 4:00 pm.

That is the pick and the reasoning behind it, laid bare. Swing through the rest of today’s tips while you are here — there is value scattered across the card if you know where to look.

Match Intelligence FAQ
What is the best bet for Molde vs Start?
Our top pick is Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals at around 1.30. Confidence: 78%.
What is Molde's recent form?
Molde have won 7, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 10 — very good form.
How has Start been performing?
Start: 6W 0D 4L from 10 games — decent form.
What is the H2H record?
Molde 6 wins vs Start's 0, with 4 draws in 10 meetings. Avg 3.5 goals.
How many goals are expected?
Recent matches involving these sides average 4.3 goals. H2H BTTS rate: 70%.
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