The visitors are stronger in attack, but it won't be a walk in the park: prediction for Aalesund vs Molde
The Round 13 clash of the Norwegian championship between Aalesund and Molde is set for Saturday at Color Line Arena. The hosts currently sit 13th, staying above the relegation playoff zone only on additional criteria, while the visitors are in fifth place, level on points with Lillestrøm, who are just ahead. Here’s a bet for this match with a solid chance of success.
Aalesund: unbeaten run inspires hope
After 11 rounds, Kjetil Rekdal’s side have claimed two wins, drawn five times, and suffered four defeats, collecting 11 points overall. Notably, the Orange and Blues found their stride before the break, picking up eight points from their last four league games.
Aalesund’s last official match ended in a goalless draw with HamKam, and at the end of June, they routed Kristiansund 3-0 in a friendly. Up front, the hosts are counting on Kristian Lønebu, who has netted six goals in 14 games, but injuries will sideline Filip Aukland, Janus Sehousen, Mathias Kristensen, and Paul Ngongo.
Molde: attacking class should be the main weapon
Molde have won six of their 11 league matches, drawn once, and lost four times, amassing 19 points. Just before the break, Sindre Tjelmeland’s team defeated Sandefjord 2-1, making it four victories in their last six official outings.
In friendlies, the visitors first thrashed KFUM Oslo 5-1, but then fell 1-4 to Bodø/Glimt and 1-2 to Rosenborg. Despite these recent setbacks, Molde’s attacking prowess remains formidable: Emil Breivik and Fredrik Gulbrandsen have both scored seven goals in 13 league appearances this season.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Aalesund have won only five of their 32 matches against Molde, suffering 22 defeats.
- Molde have come out on top in six of the last seven head-to-head encounters.
- In their previous league meeting, Molde claimed a 4-1 victory.
The visitors’ attacking class will be decisive: prediction for Aalesund vs Molde
Aalesund approach this fixture in decent form and are capable of putting up a fight thanks to their organized defense and improved results. The hosts are unbeaten in their last four league matches, so Molde are unlikely to find much free space.
Nevertheless, the visitors have a clear edge in terms of attacking depth and quality. Breivik and Gulbrandsen are consistently finding the net, and Molde’s dominant head-to-head record further tips the scales in Tjelmeland’s team’s favor.
