Eliteserien· Regular Season - 24· Aker Stadion
Molde
Start18 Oct
Molde vs Start Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
2-0
Fair odds
1.70
Expected goals
2.8 - 0.8
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Match probabilities
More Molde vs Start tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Molde +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 98% | 1.02 | - |
| 1XMolde or Draw | 88% | 1.14 | 1.10 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.42 | 1.30 |
| 1Molde to win | 67% | 1.50 | 1.34 |
| AH1 -1.5Molde -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 59% | 1.69 | 1.86 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 50% | 1.98 | 1.90 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 50% | 2.02 | 1.92 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.43 | 2.30 |
| AH2 +1.5Start +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 41% | 2.46 | 1.97 |
| X2Start or Draw | 33% | 3.00 | 3.24 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.36 | 2.97 |
| XDraw | 21% | 4.71 | 6.00 |
| 2Start to win | 12% | 8.27 | 7.95 |
| AH2 -1.5Start -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 2% | 46.31 | - |
Molde vs Start odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.33 | 5.00 | 7.00 | - | - | 1.57 | 2.30 |
| 1xBet | 1.34 | 5.68 | 7.95 | 1.30 | 2.97 | 1.57 | 2.26 |
| Dafabet | 1.32 | 6.00 | 7.80 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.33 | 5.25 | 7.00 | 1.36 | 3.10 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
| Marathonbet | 1.31 | 5.50 | 7.70 | 1.30 | 2.97 | 1.57 | 2.22 |
| Betfair | 1.29 | 5.50 | 8.00 | 1.29 | 3.30 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 1.29 | 5.25 | 8.00 | 1.30 | 3.20 | 1.55 | 2.25 |
| Pinnacle | 1.32 | 5.73 | 7.59 | 1.34 | 3.19 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.27 | 5.03 | 6.28 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 1.33 | 5.50 | 7.30 | 1.34 | 3.10 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
Molde vs Start preview & analysis
Match preview
Molde host Start in the Eliteserien (Regular Season - 24) at Aker Stadion on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Molde arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 16 and conceding 5. Most recently they drew with Lillestrom 2-2 away. They're 4th in the table with 37 points from 22 games. Start arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Ham-Kam 2-4 at home. They're 16th in the table with 16 points from 22 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Molde have won 4, Start have won 0 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 4.0 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Molde clear favourites: Molde 67%, draw 21%, Start 12%. We expect around 3.6 goals (2.8 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 70% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score at 1.57, which our model rates at a 59% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Molde 2-0 Start.
Recent form
Molde- 11 OctALillestrom2-2
- 4 OctHKristiansund BK3-0
- 19 SeptHAalesund1-2
- 16 SeptATrygg/Lade5-0
- 13 SeptAHam-Kam5-1
Start- 11 OctHHam-Kam2-4
- 6 OctARaufoss5-1
- 2 OctHBrann2-1
- 20 SeptASandefjord0-3
- 16 SeptAVindbjart3-2
Head to head
Eliteserien table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Viking | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | +36 | 53 |
| 2 |  Bodo/Glimt | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | +36 | 53 |
| 3 |  Tromso | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +11 | 39 |
| 4 | Molde | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | +12 | 37 |
| 5 |  Rosenborg | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | +9 | 34 |
| 6 |  Lillestrom | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | -1 | 33 |
| 7 |  Brann | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | +5 | 29 |
| 8 |  Fredrikstad | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 29 |
| 9 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | -3 | 28 |
| 10 |  KFUM Oslo | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 28 |
| 11 |  Ham-Kam | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | -13 | 26 |
| 12 |  Sandefjord | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 24 |
| 13 |  Valerenga | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -10 | 23 |
| 14 |  Aalesund | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | -15 | 21 |
| 15 |  Kristiansund BK | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -21 | 19 |
| 16 | Start | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -24 | 16 |
Molde vs Start: FAQ
What is the Molde vs Start prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score at odds of 1.57. Our predicted score is Molde 2-0 Start.
Who is the favourite to win Molde vs Start?
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Molde are favourites. Our model gives Molde a 67% chance of winning, Start 12%, and the draw 21%.
Will both teams score in Molde vs Start?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Molde vs Start kick off?
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Molde vs Start kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Aker Stadion, Molde.
