Sandefjord vs Molde Prediction: The visitors will win

With a strong determination to continue their recent positive form and capitalize on their unbeaten streak, Molde will be aiming for a victory against Sandefjord. The outcome of this match will play a crucial role in shaping Molde's standing within the league standings and their pursuit of the league title. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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In Sandefjord's recent match in the Eliteserien, they were able to secure a significant victory against their opponent, Sarpsborg 08. The game began in an unexpected manner, as Sarpsborg 08 managed to take an early lead by scoring a goal in the very first minute of the match. Despite conceding an early goal, Sandefjord managed to dominate the possession of the ball, maintaining control over 49% of it throughout the match. They were also aggressive in their offensive approach, creating a total of 17 attempts on goal. Impressively, 6 of these attempts were on target.

The turning point came when Aleksander Nilsson, Sandefjord's player, managed to score two goals during the match, one in the 32nd minute and another in the 80th minute. These goals not only equalized the scoreline but also provided a significant momentum shift in favor of Sandefjord. Building on this momentum, Sandefjord continued to press forward and capitalize on their chances. Franklin Nyenetue added to their tally by scoring a goal just before the halftime break. The second half of the match saw Sandefjord maintain their offensive pressure, leading to more goals. Danilo Al-Saed contributed to their lead by finding the back of the net in the 74th minute. The victory was sealed in the final moments of the game when Jesper Taaje scored a goal in the 90th minute.

As a result of this impressive victory, Sandefjord experienced a significant improvement in their league standings. They managed to climb 12 positions on the Eliteserien table. With a total of 16 points earned from 16 games played, Sandefjord now share the same number of points with HamKam, a team ranked 14th, and has a 6-point lead over Aalesund, the team at the bottom of the table.

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After a recent defeat against KÍ Klaksvík in the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, Molde will be determined to bounce back and secure a better outcome in their upcoming match.

Molde's recent track record has been quite impressive, as they have managed to avoid defeat in their last 9 domestic games. This streak of unbeaten matches began after facing a setback against Odd in June. This consistent run of form has enabled Molde to remain in contention for the league title.

Currently, Molde FK hold a total of 32 points from 17 games played in the league. While they are trailing behind the league leaders, Bodo/Glimt, by 9 points, their position within the title race is still competitive. In terms of goal scoring and defense, Molde have showcased a balanced performance, having scored 39 goals and conceded 19.

Given their aspiration to contend for the league title, Molde FK's main objective will be to secure a victory in this match. A win would not only contribute to their point tally but also maintain their position within striking distance of the league leaders.

Sandefjord - Hugo Keto, Vetle Walle Egeli, Jesper Taaje, Sander Moen Foss, Ian Smeulers, Sander Risan Mørk, Filip Ottosson, Aleksander Nilsson, Jakob Dunsby, Franklin Nyenetue, Danilo Al-Saed.

Molde - Jacob Karlstrøm, Eirik Haugan, Martin Bjørnbak, Anders Hagelskjaer, Erling Knudtzon, Kristian Eriksen, Sivert Mannsverk, Magnus Grødem, Mathias Fjörtoft Lövik, Eric Kitolano, Veton Berisha.

The visitors' title aspiration will suffer a great setback if they fail to get a win in this clash. With this, they will go for the win but the hosts won’t give up without a fight.

• W2 for 1.60 odds
• HT: W2 for 2.00 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds