Viking vs Molde: match statistics
Molde is performing significantly better this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 1 win in one match and zero goals conceded. Viking is in 11th place after a defeat in their season opener. The key factor is defensive form – Molde has not conceded a goal yet this season, while Viking has already let in 2 goals. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1.8 points per match), however, Molde demonstrates greater goal efficiency in this period (9 goals scored compared to Viking's 11, but with a better defense – 3 conceded versus 5). Considering Molde's higher table position, superior goal difference, and solid defense, the visitors hold the advantage in this clash.
Viking vs Molde: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Viking played against Molde in Eliteserien (Norway). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Viking has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Molde has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Viking scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Molde scores 2.00 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Viking's games and 0% of Molde's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Viking has the higher season xG average, 1.88 to 1.50 per game. Viking takes 18.0 shots per game, while Molde takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Viking leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Molde leads at halftime in 100% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Viking's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Molde, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eliteserien games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% 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
Molde is performing significantly better this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 1 win in one match and zero goals conceded. Viking is in 11th place after a defeat in their season opener. The key factor is defensive form – Molde has not conceded a goal yet this season, while Viking has already let in 2 goals. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1.8 points per match), however, Molde demonstrates greater goal efficiency in this period (9 goals scored compared to Viking's 11, but with a better defense – 3 conceded versus 5). Considering Molde's higher table position, superior goal difference, and solid defense, the visitors hold the advantage in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Viking | Molde | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.50 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how 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.
Molde is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Viking · 2 goals / game - Molde
Viking scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Molde keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).
Molde scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Viking keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Viking
Over / Under - Molde
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Viking - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Molde - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 100% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Viking
Molde
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Viking | Liga | Molde | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 88% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 0% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Viking's perspective: 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Molde. Games average 1.75 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Viking vs Molde?
The Eliteserien match finished Viking 4:1 Molde. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Viking and Molde?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Viking won 3, Molde won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Viking vs Molde?
Viking score 1.00 goals per game on average and Molde 2.00. The Eliteserien average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Viking's matches and 0% of Molde's.
What form are Viking and Molde in?
Over the last 5 games Viking have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Molde 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Viking vs Molde?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.