In-Form Sarpsborg Backed to Take Down Molde

Norwegian Eliteserien action continues late on Sunday as Molde host Sarpsborg. Sarpsborg have been in excellent form, taking four wins and one draw from their last five league matches, and their solid defending could be the key to getting the job done away from home.

Molde have had a decent season overall, collecting 23 points from 14 matches with seven wins, two draws and five defeats, two points more than Sarpsborg ahead of this game. Their main strength has been in attack, averaging 1.79 goals per game. However, their recent form has dipped noticeably. Aside from winning their last outing, they managed only one draw and three defeats in the previous four matches, with defensive problems a major concern after conceding at least two goals in each of those games. Against an in-form Sarpsborg side, Molde could be in real trouble at home.

Sarpsborg made a poor start to the season, winning only one of their first seven league matches and going six straight rounds without a victory. But since beating Fredrikstad on May 9, they have steadily got back on track and now sit on 21 points after 14 games. A win here would take them above Molde in the table, underlining their motivation for this trip.

Another boost for Sarpsborg is their strong recent head-to-head record in the league against Molde. They have won four and drawn one of the last five meetings. In the first league clash between the sides this season, goals from Kasperk and Anders Halin earned Sarpsborg a 2-1 victory. Heading into this away fixture, they will believe they can complete a league double over Molde.