Sarpsborg 08 FF 1-0 Molde – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Molde at 52% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde encounter.
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Full Analysis
Sarpsborg Stadion plays host to Sarpsborg 08 FF versus Molde in Eliteserien, Regular Season - 11. Kick-off: Sunday 4 July 2021 at 17:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Sarpsborg 08 FF have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 Eliteserien outings this season: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: D L W L L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Sarpsborg 08 FF, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 2W 4D 4L at Sarpsborg Stadion — 1.00 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Sarpsborg Stadion.
Molde's overall Eliteserien record this term: 7W 2D 1L from 10 games (2.30 PPG). Last five: W W W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.60 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Molde, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Eliteserien this season, Molde have posted 7W 2D 1L from 10 away outings — 2.30 PPG. They are averaging 2.40 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
On a straight form reading, Molde are the stronger side — 1.40 PPG clear of the hosts (2.30 vs 0.90). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Trading Data
Sarpsborg 08 FF goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (39 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 32% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Molde goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (39 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 86% of those occasions; they lead at the break 46% of the time; BTTS occurs in 74% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 90% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 56%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sarpsborg 08 FF 44% versus Molde 67%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Sarpsborg 08 FF 44% | Molde 87%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sarpsborg 08 FF 0.78 xG and Molde 1.51 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 0.594 / defence 0.925 | Molde attack 1.407 / defence 0.821. League average goals — home 1.602 / away 1.157. Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack strength of 0.594 is below the league average — the 0.78 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Molde have an above-average attack strength of 1.407 — the away xG of 1.51 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 39 Sarpsborg 08 FF games / 41 Molde games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sarpsborg 08 FF 17% | Draw 30% | Molde 52%. Fair-value odds: Sarpsborg 08 FF 5.88 | Draw 3.33 | Molde 1.92. Molde hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 44% | Total xG 2.29. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.29 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 44% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Molde are the pick at 52% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Molde if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.29 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 44%. Form rates are neutral: Sarpsborg 08 FF 40% | Molde 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde | Competition: Eliteserien, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: Sarpsborg Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 4 Jul 2021, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sarpsborg 08 FF 17% | Draw 30% | Molde 52% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 44% | xG Sarpsborg 08 FF 0.78 / Molde 1.51 • Poisson strength factors: Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.594 / def 0.925 | Molde attack 1.407 / def 0.821 | league avg home 1.602 / away 1.157 • Poisson stance: Molde (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.78
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
Expected Goals
1.51
Molde xG
44%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
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 17:00 on Sunday 4 July 2021 at Sarpsborg Stadion.
What was the final score in Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Sarpsborg 08 FF 1 - 0 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 - 11 fixture in the Eliteserien (Norway).
Who is favourite to win Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Our statistical model gives Sarpsborg 08 FF a 17% chance of winning, Molde a 52% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Molde the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Our model estimates a 44% 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 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde in?
Sarpsborg 08 FF (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-W-L-L. Molde (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.60 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Sarpsborg 08 FF's attack at 0.59x the league average against Molde's defence at 0.82x — combine the two and it projects 0.78 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Molde's attack (1.41x) against Sarpsborg 08 FF's defence (0.93x) — and the away total comes out at 1.51.
These ratings are built from 39/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (13.5%), 0-0 (11.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Molde Win
17%
5.75
30%
3.32
52%
1.91
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
15.3%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
0 – 2
11.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.78
Sarpsborg 08 FF xG
Total xG
2.29
1.51
Molde xG
5.75
17%
Home win
3.32
30%
Draw
1.91
52%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.26
56%
BTTS No
1.79
Clean Sheet
22%
4.51
46%
2.19
Win to Nil
4%
25.94
24%
4.17
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.1 | 15.3 | 11.5 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 7.9 | 11.9 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Our Poisson model rates 0-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.7%.
How many goals are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde expected to score?
The model projects 0.78 expected goals for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 1.51 for Molde, a combined total of 2.29.
How confident is the prediction model for Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 39 outings, Sarpsborg 08 FF have picked up 1.05 PPG on a 10W 11D 18L record — D-L-W-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for Sarpsborg 08 FF is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Molde's form line: 26W 4D 9L from 39 games, 2.10 PPG, last five W-W-W-W-W. The sample for Molde is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Molde are the form team by 1.05 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Sarpsborg 08 FF have posted 1.21 PPG from 19 outings (6W 5D 8L).
On the road, Molde have gone 10W 3D 6L from 19 away games — 1.74 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Molde come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sarpsborg 08 FF are averaging 1.03 goals scored and 1.41 conceded per game recently; Molde are on 2.56 scored and 1.18 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Molde in 67%.
Defensively: Sarpsborg 08 FF have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 39 Results — Eliteserien
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sarpsborg 08 FF
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Molde
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde in coming into this match?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have gone 10W 11D 18L in their last 39 games (1.05 PPG), while Molde have gone 26W 4D 9L in their last 39 (2.10 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sarpsborg 08 FF at home or Molde away?
Molde's away record (1.74 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sarpsborg 08 FF at home: 1.21 PPG; Molde away: 1.74 PPG.
Have Sarpsborg 08 FF or Molde been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their recent games, Molde in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since July 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eliteserien. The two were last together as recently as 25 May 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Sarpsborg 08 FF go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
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 3W 1D 2L from 6 meetings on their own ground against Molde — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Sarpsborg 08 FF
1
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 5, Molde have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde last play each other?
They last met on 25 May 2026, when Sarpsborg 08 FF 2-1 Molde.
Who has won more matches between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sarpsborg 08 FF see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Molde are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sarpsborg 08 FF 32%, Molde 74% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 42% for Sarpsborg 08 FF and 90% for Molde. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 16% and 58% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Sarpsborg 08 FF keep a clean sheet in 47% of their matches; Sarpsborg 08 FF have failed to score in 42% of games.
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?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 32% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's recent matches and 74% of Molde's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Molde usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 42% of Sarpsborg 08 FF's matches and 90% of Molde's.
Do Sarpsborg 08 FF and Molde tend to score early?
Sarpsborg 08 FF have had a goal before half-time in 58% of their recent matches, Molde in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Sarpsborg 08 FF defy the odds to beat Molde 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sarpsborg 08 FF beat Molde 1-0 at Sarpsborg Stadion, Regular Season - 11, in the Eliteserien. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sarpsborg 08 FF 0.78 xG and Molde 1.51 xG, a combined 2.29. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Molde landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sarpsborg 08 FF attack 0.59 / defence 0.93 against Molde attack 1.41 / defence 0.82, drawn from 39/41 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sarpsborg 08 FF 17% | Draw 30% | Molde 52%, with Molde to win its most likely call at 52%. Instead the game produced a Sarpsborg 08 FF win, an outcome the model had rated at just 17% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 69% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 65% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sarpsborg 08 FF 44%, Molde 87%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sarpsborg 08 FF's trading profile (39 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and duly kept one.
Molde's trading profile (39 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Molde arrived the stronger side — 2.10 PPG against 1.05. Form was overturned, with Sarpsborg 08 FF winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Sarpsborg 08 FF (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.89 average — tighter than their form line. Molde (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.21 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.