Tromsø vs Molde Prediction: Both sides expected to score

Tromsø and Molde will settle scores at the Romssa Arena on Friday. Molde have not been superb this season. Can they get something out of this match? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Tromsø

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Tromsø suffered a 2-1 loss to Lillestrom in their last league game before the break before redeeming themselves with a 2-1 win over Sarpsborg 08 in a club friendly. They have now lost just once in their last 5 games. They have also won 3 of their last 4 games at home. They sit 14th on the table with 10 points in 11 games, scoring 14 goals and conceding 19.

Injury Report

• Vegard Erlien is ruled out of this match due to a foot injury.

Molde

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Molde recorded a 2-2 draw in their last league outing against Viking. Fredrik Gulbrandsen scored the game’s first goal in the 7th minute before 2 own goals in the 20th and 46th minutes sent Viking ahead. However, Kristian Eriksen levelled for Molde in the 74th minute before Aaron Olanare's 81st-minute goal was ruled out for offside. During the break, Molde played a friendly game against Odd, ending a 2-0 win for Molde. Molde remain unbeaten in their last 3 games in all competitions. They sit 4th on the table with 21 points in 12 games, scoring 25 and conceding 16.

Injury Report

• Kristoffer Haugen is doubtful for this clash due to a thigh injury.
• Veton Berisha is a doubt for this clash due to an unknown injury.
• Gustav Nyheim will miss this game due to a knock injury.
• Oliver Petersen is ruled out of this clash due to a groin injury.

Possible Starting 11

Tromso — Jakob Haugaard, Anders Jenssen, Tobias Guddal, Vetle Skjaervik, Yaw Paintsil, Jens Hjertoe-Dahl, Ruben Yttergaard Jenssen, Kent-Are Antonsen, Runar Robinsoenn Norheim, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas, Lasse Nordaas.

Molde — Sean McDermott, Casper Oeyvann, Eirik Haugan, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Martin Linnes, Kristian Eriksen, Mats Moeller Daehli, Emil Breivik, Halldor Stenevik, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Fredrik Gulbrandsen.

Expert Betting Tips

Even though Molde are not at their best this season, they have won 3 of their last 5 matches against Tromso. Tromso have lost 4 of their last 7 home matches, and Molde are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 games. Give me the Molde to win and both sides to find the net. 

• W2 for 2.20 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.65 odds