Haugesund vs Molde Prediction: Both sides likely to score

In the Eliteserien, FK Haugesund will face Molde FK at Haugesund Stadion on Sunday. In their previous encounter at Aker Stadion, Molde secured a 1-0 victory over Haugesund. This clash promises to be an intriguing battle between the two teams as they vie for supremacy. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Haugesund are gearing up for their upcoming fixture after a recent goalless draw against Sandefjord in the Eliteserien. The match saw Haugesund holding 40% of the possession and making 11 attempts on goal, with 2 of those finding the target. On the opposing side, Sandefjord registered 14 attempts at goal, with 6 of them on target. Despite the efforts from both teams, neither was able to break the deadlock, resulting in a goalless stalemate.

This draw marked Haugesund's fifth consecutive game without a victory, as they've only managed to secure 2 points in their last 5 outings. Currently, they find themselves in the 12th position on the league table, having accumulated 20 points from 20 games. Their goal tally stands at 18, while they've conceded 29 goals.

As they prepare for their next fixture, Haugesund will be eager to regain their winning form and climb the league table. They'll be looking to address their recent struggles and seek a positive result in their upcoming match.

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Molde recently faced Turkish side Galatasaray in the Champions League qualification finals, where they lost 5-3 on aggregate. However, despite the loss, they secured a place in the Europa League and were drawn into Group H alongside Bayer Leverkusen, Qarabağ, and Häcken.

In domestic competition, Molde have been on an impressive unbeaten run, spanning 11 matches. This run of form has helped them climb the Eliteserien league table after a challenging start to the season. Currently occupying the 4th position, Molde have accumulated 34 points from 19 games. They've been potent in front of goal, scoring 41 times (the third-highest in the league) while maintaining a solid defense by conceding only 21 goals (the second-lowest in the league). They trail 3rd-placed Tromsø by 5 points in the league standings.

Haugesund - Egil Selvik, Peter Therkildsen, Anders Bærtelsen, Claus Niyukuri, Vegard Solheim, Kevin Martin Krygård, Magnus Christensen, Bruno Leite, Mads Sande, Sory Ibrahim Diarra, Bilal Njie.

Molde - Jacob Karlstrøm, Benjamin Tiedemann Hansen, Martin Bjørnbak, Anders Hagelskjaer, Erling Knudtzon, Kristian Eriksen, Sivert Mannsverk, Magnus Grødem, Mathias Fjörtoft Lövik, Eric Kitolano, Ola Brynhildsen.

Molde are currently on an impressive eleven-match unbeaten streak this season, while Haugesund have struggled to secure victories in their last five outings. When it comes to scoring, Molde have managed to score two or more goals in 12 of their last 20 matches. On the other hand, Haugesund have conceded two or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches. This suggests that we can anticipate a match with multiple goals. Despite Haugesund's recent winless streak, they have managed to find the back of the net in four of their last five matches.

• W2 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.60 odds