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
Key match information
Viking played Molde in Eliteserien (Norway). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Viking: 0-0-1, 0.00 points/match. Molde: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Viking scores 1.00 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Molde scores 2.00 and concedes 0.00. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Viking 100%, Molde 0%. Over 2.5: Viking 100%, Molde 0%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Viking has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.50. Viking: 18.0 shots per match, Molde: 13.0.
Match halves
Viking: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00. Molde: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Viking: 31-45+ (1 goals). Molde: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eliteserien: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 3-1-0. Average goals 1.75, BTTS 25%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1 goals / match - Viking · 2 goals / match - Molde
Viking scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Molde keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 matches).
Molde scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Viking keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Viking
Over / Under - Molde
1st half
2nd half
Match 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
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Molde - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Viking
Molde
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eliteserien).
Teams vs league
| Viking | Liga | Molde | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (4): Viking 3 - 1 - 0 Molde. Average goals 1.75, both teams scored in 25% matches.
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.