Molde vs Tromso tips and predictions

Molde looking tough to beat

It will all be home side possession in the opening stages and that will set the tempo of the game. This is a quintessential clash of styles that will result in goals.

It's second placed Molde welcoming 13th placed Tromso in this Eliteserien clash as the home team looks to add to the 19 points that separate the sides.

The short Molde price will not be for everyone, but it's an interesting bet to consider. A win over Tromso looks like a simple process for them.

The hosts are going into the match with 14 home wins from their last 18.

These home players have enjoyed a run of form on their own soil. Molde have scored two or more goals in 17 of their recent 18 home matches and accolades have also come in for their defence. At the back they've kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 7 home games. It'll feel like a good performance if they come away from this match without conceding.

It could be all she wrote for the visitors.

At certain times Tromso haven't had the right stuff to resist pressure. They have conceded three or more goals in 6 of their last 15 matches. Studying these stats starts to present an encouraging scenario for the home side to produce a result. They will look for holes that could materialise in the visitors' defence.

They already know what it's like to face each other. Molde have won 9 of the last 13 fixtures between the two teams. This next meeting is a good time for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. It is unlikely they will fail to do just that.

The betting markets imply that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Molde. Even though the odds-on won't be for everyone the BTTS Yes bet is worth looking into.