Molde vs Kristiansund Prediction: The host will dominate

Molde will look to extend their winning streak when they host Kristiansund at the Aker Stadion on Sunday for the third round of the Norway Eliteserien. Both sides are unbeaten this season. Who will come out on top in this clash? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Molde come into this match following a dominant 5-0 victory over Eide Omegn in the NM Cup. In their previous league outing, Molde secured a 1-0 win against HamKam, with Anders Hagelskjaer scoring the decisive goal. They maintained 59% possession and landed 7 of their 12 shots on target in that match.

Molde are currently on a five-game winning streak, including their recent cup triumph. Notably, they have kept clean sheets in their last three matches. The team's home form is also impressive, as they remain undefeated in their last 10 home games across all competitions. At the top of the league table with 6 points from 2 games, Molde have scored 5 goals and conceded none so far this season.

Kristiansund enter this clash on the back of a 2-1 win over Brattvag in the cup fixture. Kristiansund´s previous league match was a 1-1 draw against KFUM at Nordmore Stadion. They had three shots on target and three corners in the Eliteserien match, with Oskar Siira Sivertsen on the scoresheet. Kristiansund remain unbeaten in their last 6 games where they have seen 2 wins and 4 draws. They now sit 3rd in the league with 4 points in 2 games, scoring 4 and conceding 3.

Molde - Jacob Karlstroem, Casper Oeyvann, Anders Hagelskjaer, Isak Helstad Amundsen, Martin Linnes, Kristian Eriksen, Mats Moeller Daehli, Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Mathias Fjoertoft Loevik, Eirik Hestad, Emil Breivik.

Kristiansund - Michael Lansing, Haakon Sjaatil, Marius Berntsen Olsen, Max Normann Williamsen, Mikkel Rakneberg, Ruben Kristensen Alte, Sebastian Jarl, Heine Gikling Bruseth, Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson, Hilmir Mikaelsson, Oskar Siira Sivertsen.

Molde have won their last five meetings against Kristiansund, so they have a strong likelihood of victory in this encounter. Both teams are currently in excellent form, as evidenced by their unbeaten runs. Kristiansund have found the net in 10 of their last 11 games across all competitions. With this, they should be able to score against each other.