Attention, football fans! On 02.08.2026, Molde and Sarpsborg 08 FF will clash in the Norwegian Eliteserien, promising fans a thrilling spectacle. With Molde slightly favored, both teams will fight hard to claim victory. Dive into our comprehensive match report which includes player statistics, recent form, and expert opinions. Don’t miss our prediction before you place your bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lillestrom | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22/14 | 25 |
| 5 | Molde | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25/19 | 23 |
| 6 | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15/16 | 21 |
| 7 | Valerenga | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 22/24 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 25.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 30.11.2025 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 30.03.2025 | 0-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 10.11.2024 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 20.05.2024 | 2-4 |
| NM Cupen | Molde | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 08.05.2024 | 4-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 26.11.2023 | 1-3 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22.07.2023 | 5-1 |
| NM Cupen | Molde | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 12.07.2023 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 28.08.2022 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Molde | 26.07.2026 | 2-4 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Brann | 18.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Aalesund | Molde | 11.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rosenborg | Molde | 05.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Molde | Bodo/Glimt | 28.06.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Molde | KFUM Oslo | 21.06.2026 | 5-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sandefjord | 30.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 25.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Kristiansund BK | 16.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Molde | 10.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Ham-Kam | 26.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Kristiansund BK | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 18.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Viking | 12.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 03.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 29.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 25.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Valerenga | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 16.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Fredrikstad | 09.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 03.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 26.04.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Molde VS Sarpsborg 08 FF
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Molde vs Sarpsborg 08 FF
Fifth versus sixth in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Just two points separating these sides. This is exactly the kind of mid-table clash that quietly decides who pushes for Europe and who fades into mid-season mediocrity.
Molde come into this one carrying some real momentum concerns. They looked sharp thrashing Vålerenga 5-1 and grinding out a win at Bodø/Glimt, but back-to-back defeats against Brann and Tromsø have dented their rhythm. That inconsistency is the story of their season so far.
Here's what you need to watch for: Eirik Breivik is Molde's heartbeat. Six goals and two assists in 13 league matches makes him their most dangerous weapon. If Sarpsborg's defenders give him space in behind, they will be punished. Simple as that.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Sarpsborg are just making up the numbers here. They've quietly strung together three consecutive competitive wins — beating Ham-Kam, Kristiansund, and Viking in their most recent league fixtures. That's a team finding form at exactly the right moment.
Now here's the surprising stat that should grab your attention. In their last five head-to-head meetings in the Eliteserien, Sarpsborg have won three and lost just one. This Molde side struggles against Sarpsborg specifically, even at home. They lost 0-2 here back in March 2025. The home advantage narrative might be overstated in this particular fixture.
Tactically, watch C. Niyukuri pulling strings for Sarpsborg in midfield. Three assists from 12 matches tells you he's the one unlocking defenses. How Molde's midfield presses and contains him could genuinely decide this game.
From a betting perspective, I'd flag the value in Sarpsborg beating the spread. The odds of 4.20 for an away win feel generous given recent head-to-head history. The draw at 4.33 also deserves serious consideration — these teams have drawn four of their last ten meetings. For specific markets, both teams to score looks compelling given Molde's 25 goals scored but 19 conceded, and Sarpsborg's solid defensive record of just 16 against.
My bold prediction: Sarpsborg score first. They've been defensively disciplined lately and Molde's defensive vulnerability makes a 1-1 or 2-1 Sarpsborg result entirely plausible. I'm backing the away side to nick this one.
Two sides locked together in the table, a head-to-head record that defies expectations, and a result that could genuinely shift the upper half of the Eliteserien standings. Get your popcorn ready. This one matters.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Gulbrandsen | Norway | 33 | Attacker | 175 | 79 |
| J. Christensen | Denmark | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| C. Zady Sery | Côte d'Ivoire | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| E. Breivik | Norway | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 82 |
| E. Hestad | Norway | 31 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| B. Risa | Norway | 28 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| V. Hoff | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 74 kg |
| H. Stenevik | Norway | 26 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| E. Haugan | Norway | 28 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| M. Kikkenborg | Denmark | 26 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 93 |
| K. Eriksen | Norway | 31 | Attacker | 177 | 74 |
| A. Posiadała | Poland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 78 |
| I. Amundsen | Norway | 26 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| Trent Toure Kone Doherty | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| S. Granaas | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Abdulai | Ghana | 21 | Attacker | 186 | 80 |
| S. Kabini | South Africa | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Isufi | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| S. Hansen | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Bender | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Utvik | Norway | 30 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| S. Rosted | Norway | 32 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| M. Koch | Netherlands | 32 | Defender | 195 | 78 |
| S. Sørli | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| A. Sher | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| M. Ødegaard | Norway | 33 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| C. Kouakou | Côte d'Ivoire | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| E. Wichne | Norway | 29 | Defender | 174 | 69 |
| D. Karlsbakk | Norway | 23 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| N. Williams | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Christiansen | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Niyukuri | Norway | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Øy | Norway | 22 | Goalkeeper | 182 cm | n/a |
| A. Nibe | Denmark | 23 | Attacker | 186 | 78 |
| J. Gregersen | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Hiim | Norway | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Mamour Ndiaye | Senegal | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| V. E. Halvorsen | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Svenningsen Gronn | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Bop Gueye | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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