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Start vs Molde: Can the hosts shock the visitors in Eliteserien?
Start host Molde in Eliteserien Round 5, with the home side yet to taste defeat but struggling for goals. Molde, conversely, are potent in attack but have shown defensive frailties, especially away from home. This fixture pits a solid, if uninspiring, Start against a more dynamic but inconsistent Molde.
This match features a clash of styles and form. Start will likely aim to keep things tight and build from a solid defensive base, leveraging their higher home possession and corner count. They'll need to find a way to convert their chances, as their overall shot volume doesn't always translate to goals. Molde, conversely, will look to impose their attacking prowess and control the game through their superior ball possession and passing. Their recent away defensive issues, coupled with a tendency for red cards, could be exploited by a patient Start side, but their ability to score quickly could also overwhelm the hosts.
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Key points
- • Start are unbeaten in four Eliteserien games but have only scored 0.8 goals per game on average.
- • Molde have a potent attack, averaging 1.8 goals per game, but have conceded 1.5 goals per game overall.
- • Molde's only away game resulted in a 1-4 loss, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities on the road.
AI Prediction
While Start are unbeaten, their goal-scoring record is a significant handicap. Molde's superior firepower, despite their defensive lapses, makes them the more likely winners. The odds favour Molde, and their attacking stats, particularly their recent goal haul, suggest they can break down Start's defence, leading to a higher-scoring game with both teams finding the net.
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Team recent
Start Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Lillestrom | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Aalesund | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | KFUM Oslo | 0 - 2 |
Start have started their Eliteserien campaign with a string of draws, securing a point in all four matches played. Their home form is particularly noteworthy, having drawn their only home fixture 1-1 with a dominant performance in terms of possession and shots. While they've been difficult to beat, their scoring rate is a concern, averaging less than a goal per game overall and relying heavily on their home opener for offensive output. Discipline has been an issue, with a high average of 2.5 yellow cards per game.
Molde Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Ham-Kam | 4 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Lillestrom | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Viking | 1 - 4 | |||||
HOME | Rosenborg | 2 - 0 |
Molde present a stark contrast, boasting a strong attacking record with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game. However, their results have been mixed, splitting their season with two wins and two losses. Their away form is a significant worry, having lost their sole away match heavily, conceding four goals. Despite this, they maintain high possession and passing accuracy on the road, indicating they can still control matches. Their recent form shows a slight dip, with one win and two losses in their last three, and they've been prone to red cards.
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Start
(5-3-2)
Molde
(4-1-3-2)