Tromso IL
- Tromso IL sit top of Eliteserien 2026 on 20 points after 9 matches, 7 points clear of 5th-placed Molde FK who have 2 games in hand.
- The hosts have been excellent in the early part of the season, making up for some early inconsistent results with a run of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5.
- They beat Sandefjord comfortably at home in their most recent game, 3-1.
- They have won 4 of their 6 home games so far.
- Tromso’s dual striker set-up and wing-backs provide plenty of attacking threats, especially on transitions.
- They have scored 11 goals in 6 home Eliteserien 2026 games (avg 1.83 goals per game).
Molde FK
- Molde FK have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in 3 away games in Eliteserien 2026, scoring 3 goals on the road.
- Falk’s Molde have won 3 of their last 5, drawing 1 and losing 1 in Eliteserien 2026.
- This is a real chess match for Molde FK’s Martin Falk, who took over the role of head coach in January 2026 and has implemented a much more direct and transition-based system.
- They will look to exploit the space behind Tromso’s wing-backs on the break and will try to get their pacey wide and central attackers into the game.
Head-to-Head
- The last match in this fixture was Molde FK’s 2-0 home win in Eliteserien 2025, but the last 2 meetings have been a win apiece.
- Molde FK are unbeaten in their last 2 away games.
Key Players
- Emil Breivik has been in form in recent weeks, scoring 4 of Molde’s last 10 goals and leading the line for Molde’s 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations.
- Tromso, in contrast, are very compact in a 5-3-2 formation and will look to stifle Molde’s offensive efforts.
Betting Insights
- Over 2.5 goals in the game is priced at 1.82.
- Both teams - No is priced at 2.09.
- Home win is priced at 2.01.
Prediction
- This matchup is a clash of styles and a chance for league leaders Tromso IL to send a message to the rest of the Eliteserien 2026 with a win over a solid, if rebuilding Molde side.
- However, given Tromso IL’s mixed home form (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss in their last 3 home games), we’re taking them to squeak by their visitors in a match with at least 3 goals.
