Aalesunds FK vs Molde FK: Eliteserien Preview & Analysis
Aalesunds FK host Molde FK in an Eliteserien fixture with contrasting recent trajectories. The hosts arrive in stronger form with three wins in their last five matches, while Molde have won just once in the same period. However, the historical record heavily favours the visitors, who have claimed eight victories in the last ten head-to-head meetings compared to Aalesund's two. Kick-off is at 14:00 today, with the odds reflecting Molde's superiority despite their current slump.
Form Guide: Aalesunds in Ascent, Molde Struggling
Aalesunds FK enter this match on a more encouraging trajectory than their opponents. Their recent record reads DWWWL—three wins, one draw, and one loss across their last five outings. This sequence suggests a team finding rhythm and consistency, particularly the three consecutive victories that preceded their most recent defeat. The draw in that run indicates they are also capable of grinding out results against difficult opposition.
Molde FK, by contrast, are experiencing a difficult spell. Their form line of WLLLW reveals a team struggling for consistency, with just one win in five matches and three consecutive defeats in the middle of that sequence. This represents a significant dip for a club accustomed to competing at the top of the Eliteserien. The single victory in their most recent outing suggests they may be beginning to arrest the decline, but the underlying pattern remains concerning heading into this away fixture.
Head-to-Head Record: Molde's Dominance Over a Decade
The historical record between these two sides presents a starkly different picture from current form. In the last ten meetings, Molde have won eight times, Aalesunds twice, with no draws. This 80% win rate for the visitors underscores their traditional superiority in this fixture and suggests that recent form alone may not be a reliable predictor of today's outcome. The absence of any draws in ten matches also indicates these encounters tend to produce decisive results.
This historical imbalance is significant context for the odds markets and for understanding the underlying quality differential between the clubs. While Aalesunds are performing better in the present moment, Molde's track record in this specific matchup suggests they possess structural advantages—whether tactical, personnel-based, or psychological—that have consistently manifested over time. Today's match will test whether Aalesunds' current form can overcome that historical pattern.
