Molde vs Vaalerenga IF preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 27, 2025

A crucial Norwegian Eliteserien fixture with huge title implications is set to take place at the Aker Stadion as a high-flying Molde FK host mid-table Vålerenga IF. With the season reaching its dramatic conclusion, Molde know that every single point is vital in their fierce battle for the championship. They have been virtually unstoppable on home turf and will be looking for another dominant performance. Vålerenga, safely positioned in mid-table, travel with less pressure but will be aiming to play the role of spoilers in one of the toughest away trips in Norwegian football.

This match preview will provide a thorough breakdown of a match that, on paper, looks heavily skewed in favour of the home side. We will analyse the key statistics, the massive disparity in recent form, and the telling head-to-head record to provide expert predictions and betting tips for punters.

Molde Vs Vaalerenga IF match preview/Betting preview

Team Recent Form

Based on their fixtures in the crucial run-in of the 2025 Eliteserien season, here is the recent competitive form for both clubs.

Molde: WWWWL

Vålerenga IF: DLWLD

key stats

Molde have turned the Aker Stadion into an impenetrable fortress, having won their last eight consecutive home matches in the Eliteserien.
The head-to-head record is incredibly one-sided at this venue; Molde are unbeaten in their last 11 home games against Vålerenga, a run stretching back over a decade.
Vålerenga have been poor on their travels, failing to win any of their last six away matches in the league.

My prediction is a 3-0 victory for Molde. Everything points towards a comfortable and comprehensive home win. Molde are in the midst of a tense title race, their home form is imperious, and they are prolific goalscorers at the Aker Stadion. In contrast, Vålerenga have little left to play for this season, their away form is poor, and they are missing a key defender through suspension. Expect Molde to dominate possession from the outset and apply relentless pressure, ultimately breaking Vålerenga down to secure a vital three points with a clean sheet.

Molde Vs Vaalerenga IF H2H

Molde’s home dominance in this fixture is absolute; they are unbeaten in their last 11 home meetings with Vålerenga, winning nine and drawing just two.
This is traditionally a high-scoring affair at the Aker Stadion, with over 2.5 goals being scored in seven of the last nine meetings at this venue.
Molde consistently find the net against this opposition, having scored two or more goals in eight of their last ten home games against Vålerenga.
Vålerenga’s last victory at the Aker Stadion was a distant memory, coming way back in the 2011 season.

pre game odds

Molde Win: 1.35
Draw: 5.00
Vålerenga IF Win: 8.00

(Odds are subject to change and are correct as of the time of writing)

team news Molde

Manager Erling Moe knows his team cannot afford any slip-ups in the title race and will field his strongest possible side. Molde have been boosted by the news that they have no new injury concerns following their last match. Key creative midfielder and captain Magnus Wolff Eikrem will orchestrate the play, looking to provide chances for the in-form strike partnership up front.

team news Vaalerenga IF

Vålerenga’s task is made significantly more difficult as they will be without their captain and main central defender, Stefan Strandberg, who is serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. His absence at the heart of the defence is a major blow ahead of facing one of the most potent attacks in the Eliteserien. The manager will likely adopt a more defensive formation to try and contain the hosts.