Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 Molde – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Sarpsborg 08 FF at 38%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Sarpsborg Stadion plays host to Sarpsborg 08 FF versus Molde in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 10. Kick-off: Monday 25 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Sarpsborg 08 FF have collected 1.60 PPG across 10 Eliteserien outings this season: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: W L L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 2.00 conceded. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 4W 2D 4L at Sarpsborg Stadion — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Molde's overall Eliteserien record this term: 4W 0D 6L from 10 games (1.20 PPG). Last five: L W W W L. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.60. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling in Eliteserien this season, Molde have posted 2W 1D 7L from 10 away outings — 0.70 PPG. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.70 is notably below their overall 1.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.60 for Sarpsborg 08 FF, 1.20 for Molde — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Sarpsborg 08 FF lead 3W to 4W over the last 8 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.9 goals per game across 8 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Nov 2025, ended 1–0 with Sarpsborg 08 FF winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.9 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Sarpsborg 08 FF goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
Molde goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; they lead at the break 45% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sarpsborg 08 FF 67% versus Molde 52%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Sarpsborg 08 FF 67% | Molde 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.12 xG and Molde 0.98 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.754 / defence 0.969 | Molde attack 0.858 / defence 0.844. League average goals — home 1.756 / away 1.182. Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack strength of 0.754 is below the league average — the 1.12 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 39 Sarpsborg 08 FF games / 39 Molde games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sarpsborg 08 FF 38% | Draw 30% | Molde 32%. Fair-value odds: Sarpsborg 08 FF 2.63 | Draw 3.33 | Molde 3.12. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.10. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.10 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Sarpsborg 08 FF are the pick at 38% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sarpsborg 08 FF if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.10 combined xG gives a 35% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 3.2 goals per game and H2H averaging only 3.9 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 42%. This conflicts with form data: Sarpsborg 08 FF 70% | Molde 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 10 | Venue: Sarpsborg Stadion • Kick-off: Monday 25 May 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sarpsborg 08 FF 38% | Draw 30% | Molde 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% | BTTS 42% | xG Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.12 / Molde 0.98 • Poisson strength factors: Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.754 / def 0.969 | Molde attack 0.858 / def 0.844 | league avg home 1.756 / away 1.182 • Poisson stance: Sarpsborg 08 FF (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.12
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
Expected Goals
0.98
Molde xG
42%
BTTS
62%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde kick off?
Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde kicked off at 15:00 on Monday 25 May 2026 at Sarpsborg Stadion.
What was the final score in Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Sarpsborg 08 FF 2 - 1 Molde.
Where is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde being played?
The match is being played at Sarpsborg Stadion.
What competition is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde part of?
Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde is a Regular Season - 10 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Our statistical model gives Sarpsborg 08 FF a 38% chance of winning, Molde a 32% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Sarpsborg 08 FF the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde will score (BTTS).
Will Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde?
Record (8 meetings): Sarpsborg 08 FF 3W | Draws 1 | Molde 4W.
What form are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde in?
Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 2.00 | L5 W-L-L-W-W. Molde (all comps): 4W-0D-6L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack at 0.75x the league average against Molde's defence at 0.84x — combine the two and it projects 1.12 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Molde's attack (0.86x) against Sarpsborg 08 FF's defence (0.97x) — and the away total comes out at 0.98.
These ratings are built from 39/39 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (14.0%), 1-0 (11.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sarpsborg 08 FF Win
38%
2.60
30%
3.35
32%
3.16
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.7%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
0 – 0
12.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.12
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
Total xG
2.10
0.98
Molde xG
2.60
38%
Home win
3.35
30%
Draw
3.16
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.38
58%
BTTS No
1.73
Clean Sheet
37%
2.67
33%
3.06
Win to Nil
14%
6.94
10%
9.66
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.2 | 12.0 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.7 | 13.4 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde expected to score?
The model projects 1.12 expected goals for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 0.98 for Molde, a combined total of 2.10.
How confident is the prediction model for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 60 outings, Sarpsborg 08 FF have picked up 1.30 PPG on a 21W 15D 24L record — W-L-L-W-W across the most recent five.
Molde's form line: 27W 10D 23L from 60 games, 1.52 PPG, last five L-W-W-W-L.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.30 PPG for Sarpsborg 08 FF against 1.52 for Molde. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 1.13 PPG from 30 outings (9W 7D 14L).
On the road, Molde have gone 11W 6D 13L from 30 away games — 1.30 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sarpsborg 08 FF are averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game recently; Molde are on 1.83 scored and 1.30 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sarpsborg 08 FF have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 60 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Current Season
Molde
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde in coming into this match?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 21W 15D 24L in their last 60 games (1.30 PPG), while Molde have gone 27W 10D 23L in their last 60 (1.52 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sarpsborg 08 FF at home or Molde away?
Molde's away record (1.30 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sarpsborg 08 FF at home: 1.13 PPG; Molde away: 1.30 PPG.
Have Sarpsborg 08 FF or Molde been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have kept a clean sheet in 15% of their recent games, Molde in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since May 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. The two were last together as recently as 2 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Molde won 5-1 on 22 Jul 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Molde — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
Sarpsborg 08 FF
2
Draws
4
Molde
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde?
From 10 meetings on record, Sarpsborg 08 FF have won 4, Molde have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde last play each other?
They last met on 2 August 2026, when Molde 3-3 Sarpsborg 08 FF.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sarpsborg 08 FF are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Molde are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sarpsborg 08 FF 67%, Molde 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Sarpsborg 08 FF) and 57% (Molde). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 30% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Molde in 37%; Molde in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sarpsborg 08 FF home games / Molde away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sarpsborg 08 FF play Molde?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's games and 43% of Molde's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's matches and 57% of Molde's.
Do Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde tend to score early?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Molde in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sarpsborg 08 FF edge out Molde 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sarpsborg 08 FF beat Molde 2-1 at Sarpsborg Stadion, Regular Season - 10, in the Eliteserien. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.12 xG and Molde 0.98 xG, a combined 2.10. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Sarpsborg 08 FF beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.75 / defence 0.97 against Molde attack 0.86 / defence 0.84, drawn from 39/39 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sarpsborg 08 FF 38% | Draw 30% | Molde 32%, with Sarpsborg 08 FF to win its most likely call at 38%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 62% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 66% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sarpsborg 08 FF 67%, Molde 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Molde's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sarpsborg 08 FF 1.30 PPG, Molde 1.52 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sarpsborg 08 FF win broke the near-deadlock. Sarpsborg 08 FF (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.80 average — tighter than their form line. Molde (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.20 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.