Norway - EliteserienData current as of 06 September 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

Key match information

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

Current form

Molde: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match. Lillestrøm: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Molde scores 1.50 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Lillestrøm scores 3.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.86 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Molde 50%, Lillestrøm 100%. Over 2.5: Molde 50%, Lillestrøm 100%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.

xG, shots and style

Lillestrøm has higher xG: 1.97 vs 1.44. Molde: 12.5 shots per match, Lillestrøm: 17.0.

Match halves

Molde: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50. Lillestrøm: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 2.00.

Goals by minute

Molde: 0-15 (1 goals). Lillestrøm: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Eliteserien: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.

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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Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

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

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.5Goals scored / match3
MoldeLillestrøm
2Goals conceded / match1
MoldeLillestrøm
64%Average possession60%
MoldeLillestrøm
4.5Shots on target / match7
MoldeLillestrøm

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

12.5Shots per match17
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

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

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

Molde
WL
Season result split
50% W0% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / match · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-1
1.50 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 matches - 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 / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 away
1-0-0
W
Last 5 matches - 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 match.

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

Lillestrøm is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.

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

Molde scoring profile: very strong

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

Lillestrøm scoring profile: very strong

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

3Goals scored (season)3
MoldeLillestrøm
4Goals conceded (season)1
MoldeLillestrøm
3.5Average goals in match4
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 matches in the current season.

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

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, 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 matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in 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

Match 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 / match - Molde · 1 pts / match - 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 match (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 match (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 half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-1.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

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
Defence after half-time-1.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Molde - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.501.50
Goals scored / match1.00.5
Goals conceded / match1.50.5
Average goals in match2.51.0
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 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.003.00
Goals scored / match1.02.0
Goals conceded / match1.00.0
Average goals in match2.02.0
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

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

3.75
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
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 defence on both sides

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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.81
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
88%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
175%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.64
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
263%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
58%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match 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 match
50%
Both teams scored
50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.71
Home goals / match
1.14
Away goals / match
+50%
Home attack advantage
+33%
Home defence 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

Recent meetings (2): Molde 2 - 0 - 0 Lillestrøm. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.

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.