Norway - EliteserienData current as of September 06, 2026

Molde vs Lillestrøm: match statistics

Molde crest
Molde
0 : 1half-time 0:0
Lillestrøm crest
Lillestrøm

Molde vs Lillestrøm: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Molde played against Lillestrøm in Eliteserien (Norway). The game was played on April 6, 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Molde has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Lillestrøm has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Molde scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 2.00. Lillestrøm scores 3.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Molde's games and 100% of Lillestrøm's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Lillestrøm has the higher season xG average, 1.97 to 1.44 per game. Molde takes 12.5 shots per game, while Lillestrøm takes 17.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Molde leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Lillestrøm leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Molde's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Lillestrøm, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Eliteserien games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Lillestrøm is the favorite based on form and attacking efficiency: they have 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 11 goals in that run, while Molde have 2 wins and 8 goals. The visitors create more chances — averaging 17 shots and 7 on target per away match versus Molde’s 13 shots and 4 on target at home — and they have a higher conversion rate (18% vs 15%) and higher xG (1.97 vs 1.50). Molde, however, boast strong home defensive stats: 100% wins and 100% clean sheets at their stadium, conceding on average 0 goals per match, which mitigates the visitors’ advantage. Considering the average points over the last 5 matches (2.4 for Lillestrøm vs 1.2 for Molde), the greater quantity and quality of chances created by the visitors, and Molde’s defensive steadiness at home, I tip a Lillestrøm win with a moderate risk of a draw.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

I project BTTS - Yes as more likely (70% vs 30%) because recent data indicates goal exchange. In the last 5 matches Molde averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded, while Lillestrøm averaged 2.2 scored and 1.2 conceded, showing both teams create and concede chances. Lillestrøm averages 17 shots and 7 shots on target per match; xG over the last 5 matches is 1.63 for Molde and 1.44 for Lillestrøm, with xG against 1.18 (Molde) and 1.22 (Lillestrøm), confirming an exchange of opportunities. Seasonal indicators diverge (Molde home BTTS 0% vs Lillestrøm 100%), but both sides recorded 40% BTTS in the last 5 matches and the league BTTS rate is 54%, so the overall signal favors both teams scoring. Considering the away side’s attacking activity and the fact both teams concede on average 1.4 and 1.2 goals respectively, I choose 'Yes' as the strongest scenario.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Combining xG with 5-match averages yields expected goals of 1.43 for Molde and 1.31 for Lillestrøm, a total of 2.74 goals; attacking xG is 1.63 (Molde) and 1.44 (Lillestrøm). With this total, estimated probability of at least 2 goals (Over 1.5) is around 76%, while probability of at least 3 goals (Over 2.5) is about 52%. Historical data support this: in their last 5 matches Molde have seen 60% of games finish Over 2.5 goals and Lillestrøm 80%, while the league average is 3.0 goals per match, confirming a tendency toward higher-scoring games. Lillestrøm are in good form (wwwwl) and in available data average 17 shots and 7 on target per match, which increases goal probability. Therefore the strongest signal from the data is Over 1.5 and I recommend betting that line.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Statistics strongly favor Lillestrøm: the visitors’ xG is 1.97 versus Molde’s 0.00, and Lillestrøm averages 17 shots (7 on target) per match, while available seasonal data shows Molde with 0.0 xG and 0.0 shots, suggesting a significant advantage for the visitors. Lillestrøm is level at the break in 100% of away matches and averages 1.0 goal before half-time, so a draw HT is a strong signal. In the second half the visitors score an average of 2.0 goals (2.4 in the last 5 matches) and win the second half in 80% of cases, indicating frequent turnarounds and victories after the break. Molde has a 40% win rate in the last 5 matches and averages 0.4 goals before half-time, but its seasonal home values are zero, which reduces the likelihood of the hosts taking and holding a lead. Therefore the most likely scenario is a draw at half-time and a Lillestrøm win at full-time (HT/FT X/2).

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

61Possession (%)39
MoldeLillestrøm
12Shots16
MoldeLillestrøm
3Shots on target4
MoldeLillestrøm
1.5xG1.56
MoldeLillestrøm
6Corners4
MoldeLillestrøm
72Dangerous attacks38
MoldeLillestrøm
22Fouls14
MoldeLillestrøm
1Cards2
MoldeLillestrøm

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.5Goals scored / game3
MoldeLillestrøm
2Goals allowed / game1
MoldeLillestrøm
64%Average possession60%
MoldeLillestrøm
4.5Shots on target / game7
MoldeLillestrøm

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.5Shots per game17
MoldeLillestrøm
4.5Shots on target7
MoldeLillestrøm
12%Shot conversion17.6%
MoldeLillestrøm
64%Possession60%
MoldeLillestrøm
1.44xG for1.97
MoldeLillestrøm
1.19xG against1.64
MoldeLillestrøm

Shooting quality

Molde: BalancedLillestrøm: Dominant
MoldeLillestrøm
Accuracy (shots on target)36%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.43

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Lillestrøm is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1.5 pts / game - Molde · 3 pts / game - Lillestrøm

Molde
WL
Season result split
50% W0% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.44Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%
Lillestrøm
W
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 away
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.97Opponent xG: 1.64BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Lillestrøm is 100% better for: goals scored per game.

1.5 goals / game - Molde · 3 goals / game - Lillestrøm

Lillestrøm is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.

2 goals / game - Molde · 1 goals / game - Lillestrøm

Molde scoring profile: very strong

Molde scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Lillestrøm keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).

Lillestrøm scoring profile: very strong

Lillestrøm scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Molde keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

3Goals scored (season)3
MoldeLillestrøm
4Goals conceded (season)1
MoldeLillestrøm
3.5Average goals per game4
MoldeLillestrøm
3Goals scored (last 5)3
MoldeLillestrøm
4Goals conceded (last 5)1
MoldeLillestrøm

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%2 goals100%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%3 goals100%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%4 goals0%
MoldeLillestrøm

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal100%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%2 goals0%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%3 goals0%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%4 goals0%
MoldeLillestrøm

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

50%BTTS at half-time100%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%BTTS in both halves0%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%Scored in both halves100%
MoldeLillestrøm

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%BTTS - last 5100%
MoldeLillestrøm

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time100%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
MoldeLillestrøm

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
MoldeLillestrøm

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Molde is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.5 pts / game - Molde · 1 pts / game - Lillestrøm

Molde - half-time state
50% leading0% draw50% trailing
Lillestrøm - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.5Points per game (1st half)1
MoldeLillestrøm
1Goals scored (1st half)1
MoldeLillestrøm
1.5Goals conceded (1st half)1
MoldeLillestrøm
2.5Average goals (1st half)2
MoldeLillestrøm
50%Clean sheet before half-time0%
MoldeLillestrøm
0%No goal before half-time0%
MoldeLillestrøm

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per game (2nd half)3
MoldeLillestrøm
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)2
MoldeLillestrøm
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0
MoldeLillestrøm
1Average goals (2nd half)2
MoldeLillestrøm
50%Clean sheet after half-time100%
MoldeLillestrøm
50%No goal after half-time0%
MoldeLillestrøm

Molde - second-half results

50% W0% R50% P
3
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-1.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Lillestrøm - second-half results

100% W0% R0% P
1
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime-1.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Molde - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.501.50
Goals scored / game1.00.5
Goals allowed / game1.50.5
Average goals per game2.51.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals50%0%
3 goals50%0%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal0%50%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 50% leading - 0% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 2
Lillestrøm - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.003.00
Goals scored / game1.02.0
Goals allowed / game1.00.0
Average goals per game2.02.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%100%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet0%100%
No goal0%0%
Goal difference0+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 100% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Molde
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
1
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Lillestrøm
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.75
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 2.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
131%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
75%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-20%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Molde

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.25
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.75
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.81
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
88%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
175%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Lillestrøm

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.33
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.67
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.64
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
263%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
58%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).

Teams vs league

MoldeLigaLillestrøm
Average goals per game 3.502.86 4.00
Both teams scored 50%50% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 50%50% 100%
Clean sheets 50%25% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%86% 100%
Goal after half-time 100%64% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.86
Average goals per game
50%
Both teams scored
50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.71
Home goals / game
1.14
Away goals / game
+50%
Home attack advantage
+33%
Home defensive advantage
+21%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
86%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
14%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
64%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. MoldeYellow cardHalldor Stenevik
  2. LillestrømYellow cardYlldren Ibrahimaj
  3. MoldeSubstitutionOn: Viktor Bender LarsenOff: Jacob Christensen
  4. MoldeSubstitutionOn: Trent Kone DohertyOff: Caleb Zady Sery
  5. LillestrømSubstitutionOn: Yaw PaintsilOff: Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
  6. MoldeSubstitutionOn: Blerton IsufiOff: Eirik Hestad
  7. LillestrømSubstitutionOn: Camil JebaraOff: Salieu Drammeh
  8. MoldeSubstitutionOn: Eirik HauganOff: Viktor Bender Larsen
  9. LillestrømYellow cardPontus Dahlberg

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Molde's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Lillestrøm. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Lillestrøm
1 : 2
Molde
Molde
3 : 0
Lillestrøm

FAQ

What was the result of Molde vs Lillestrøm?

The Eliteserien match finished Molde 0:1 Lillestrøm. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Molde and Lillestrøm?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Molde won 2, Lillestrøm won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Molde vs Lillestrøm?

Molde score 1.50 goals per game on average and Lillestrøm 3.00. The Eliteserien average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Molde's matches and 100% of Lillestrøm's.

What form are Molde and Lillestrøm in?

Over the last 5 games Molde have a 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Lillestrøm 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Molde vs Lillestrøm?

The statistical background for Molde vs Lillestrøm — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.