Viking Stavanger
- Viking Stavanger, the current domestic champions, sit 11th in the Eliteserien 2026 table with 0 points from 1 game.
- Viking have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- They beat Bjarg 3-0 away from home in the NM Cup 2026 last time out before a 2-1 defeat to Ham-Kam away from home in Eliteserien 2026 the previous week.
Molde FK
- Molde FK sit 4th in the table with 3 points from their opening game.
- Molde FK lost 2-1 at home to FK Bodo Glimt in the NM Cup 2026 but responded by beating Rosenborg BK 2-0 at home in the opening game of Eliteserien 2026.
Head-to-Head
- Viking Stavanger have won three of their last five meetings with Molde FK in all competitions (2 draws).
- The most recent result between these sides was a 2-2 draw at Molde FK’s home ground in a Friendly Club Match four weeks ago.
- Molde FK have failed to win their last 2 away matches against Viking Stavanger in all competitions.
Key Players
- Morten Jensen is the Viking boss, and has clearly stamped his authority on this team since his appointment.
- Viking typically play a 4-3-3 formation and, in the main, have good width to their play, quick vertical transitions, and a well-structured mid-block that presses in waves.
- Martin Falk is in charge of Molde, trying to build on the great work done by Sindre Tjelmeland ahead of his arrival in May 2026.
- Molde are a possession based side, with players who can operate centrally, control the tempo and create chances in the pockets of space they make.
- They will try and create overloads in the central areas of the pitch and press in a more selective way.
- The contrast between the two sides’ play styles will make for an interesting match in the wide channels and in transition phases.
Betting Insights
Viking to win at 1.8 is the selection and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.45 will accompany.
Prediction
- Both sides have good attacking options and I am expecting both teams to get on the scoresheet here.
- Given Viking’s recent record in this fixture and their home advantage, I think they should be able to take the win here, despite the recent results suggesting they should be underdogs.
