Before the Round – Norway Eliteserien Round 16 (30-31/07/2022)

3594

The Eliteserien moves into round No. 17 this weekend as Molde aim to extend their lead at the top of the table. Three points separate Molde and Lillestroem heading into the weekend. Meanwhile Bodoe/Glimt are aiming to close the gap on Molde at the top of the table.

Aalesund FK - FK Bodo/Glimt

Bodoe/Glimt are on a six-match winning streak against Aalesunds in all competitions. The Ligtning are in great form in the league and will aim for a seventh straight win over Aalesunds.

Bodoe/Glimt are coming off of a 5-0 win over Jerv. The Lightning are on a three-match win streak in the Eliteserien. They took 15 points from the last 18 points.

Aalesunds are seventh in the league. They are unbeaten in five of their last six matches, but four of those games ended as draws.

• In their 8 most recent matches of Eliteserien, Aalesund FK have been undefeated 7 times.
• FK Bodo/Glimt have won by 2+ goals their last 3 games against Aalesund FK in Eliteserien.
• In their last 6 games in Eliteserien, Aalesund FK have a poor record of just 1 win.
• FK Bodo/Glimt are unbeaten in 30 of their 33 most recent matches (Eliteserien).
• Prediction: FK Bodo/Glimt @ 1.83

Odd BK - Rosenborg BK

Rosenborg are unbeaten in four straight games versus Odds BK. This weekend’s visitors have a record of 4W-1D-1L in the last six encounters with Odds BK.

Odds BK are winless in three straight Eliteserien matches. They took just eight points from the last six games. Eight goals were scored and eight conceded by Odds in the last six matches.

Rosenborg are unbeaten in five straight matches in the league. They took 11 points from the last 18 points on offer, scoring 11 goals and conceding seven.

• Odd BK are in an unfortunate period, having won just 1 of their last 6 home matches in Eliteserien.
• Rosenborg BK haven't suffered any defeats in 28 of their 32 most recent meetings with Odd BK in Eliteserien.
• In Odd BK's last 3 home matches of Eliteserien, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.
• Rosenborg BK have scored at least one goal in each of their last 9 games against Odd BK in Eliteserien.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.73

Molde FK - Stromsgodset IF

Molde and Stroemgodset will clash in a top-six match. Stroemgodset are sixth in the division, while Molde lead the division.

Stroemgodset are winless in three straight matches in the league. Eight points were picked up from the last six games in the division. They were outscored 9-8.

Molde are unbeaten in six straight games and are on a three-match winning streak. The Blues scored 12 goals and conceded five times. Molde have a record of 5W-0D-1L in their last six head-to-head meetings.

• Molde FK's most recent record of 13 games in Eliteserien consists of no losses at half time.
• In their 20 most recent away matches of Eliteserien, Stromsgodset IF have achieved just 3 wins.
• Molde FK are unbeaten in 18 of their last 21 home Eliteserien games.
• Stromsgodset IF haven't lost in 9 of their last 11 matches in Eliteserien.
• Prediction: Molde FK @ 1.50

Sarpsborg 08 - Lillestrom SK

Lillestroem are second in the table and could move top of the table with a win and Molde losing to Stroemgodset. The Canaries have not played well against Stroemgodset in their last six head-to-head games. The teams have each won two, draw two, and lost two matches.

Lillestroem won against Sarpsborg earlier this season at home by a score of 1-0. The Canaries are three points off of Molde ahead of the weekend. Ten points were taken from Lillestroem’s last six games. They scored 10 goals and conceded nine times.

Sarpsborg are on a three-game losing streak in the division. Just six points were taken by Sarpsborg across their last six matches in the Eliteserien. They conceded 15 goals across the last six games.

• The latest games of Sarpsborg 08 consist of 3 consecutive Eliteserien losses in both half time and full time.
• Lillestrom SK have been defeated 3 times in a row in their away matches against Sarpsborg 08 in Eliteserien.
• Sarpsborg 08 have conceded 1.73 goals on average in their games (Eliteserien).
• Lillestrom SK have defeated Sarpsborg 08 in just 1 of their last 7 away league games.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70