Brann - Molde predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Molde are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Brann should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

It’s highly unlikely that Molde will manage to get some points this round. Brann are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

Brann’s last Eliteserien match ended at 2:2, with none of the two teams managing to establish a clear advantage in either half of the game. This was a much bigger problem for Brann, though, even though they were the away team. The overwhelmingly favourable betting odds expected them to carry off an easy victory.

A 2:4 home loss in the last round against Sarpsborg 08 was a hard pill to swallow for Molde fans. Their team headed into the last match with a favourites’ tag on their back but they stumbled to utter failure in the end.

The home team gives their opponents plenty of reasons to worry about the upcoming fixture. They’re on something of a streak with 5 goals scored over the last 3 matches.

Results and standings notwithstanding, Molde have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Eliteserien. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

One of the main reasons the bookies are pricing a home win at 1.82 is the previous clash between these two teams. Earlier in the season, Brann won as visitors. To be fair, though, it was a relatively narrow victory.

Sunday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 1.82 odds offer a decent return.