Start vs Molde – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
19/04/2026 at 13:15 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Eliteserien - Round 5
  • Referee: Amland S. (Nor)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
norwayNorwayTV2 Play, TV2 Sport 1

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.781.03
Ball possession
42%58%
Total shots
1210
Shots on target
64
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
26
Passes
76% (304/398)85% (479/566)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
0.781.03
xG on target (xGOT)
1.301.15
Total shots
1210
Shots on target
64
Shots off target
45
Blocked shots
21
Shots inside the box
117
Shots outside the box
13
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
26
Touches in opposition box
2124
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
20
Free kicks
1518
Passes
76% (304/398)85% (479/566)
Long passes
44% (33/75)51% (22/43)
Passes in final third
62% (90/146)81% (98/121)
Crosses
32% (6/19)46% (6/13)
Expected assists (xA)
0.961.69
Throw ins
1021
Fouls
1815
Tackles
75% (18/24)67% (8/12)
Duels won
5661
Clearances
1015
Interceptions
916
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
35
xGOT faced
1.151.30
Goals prevented
0.150.30

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 22', 1 - 0, Cornelius J. ,
  • 24', Toure O. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Kone-Doherty T. , Hestad E. ,
  • 61', Hestad E. 🟨,
  • 61', Linnes M. , Risa B. ,
  • 62', Hoff V. , Gulbrandsen F. ,
  • 62', Christensen J. , Daehli M. ,
  • 65', 1 - 1, Breivik E. , Hansen S. (A),
  • 65', Schulze E. , Ampofo J. ,
  • 69', Ugland M. , Soomets M. ,
  • 76', Risa B. 🟨,
  • 84', Cornelius J. , Gurendal A. F. ,
  • 84', Tonnesen K. , Griesbeck S. ,
  • 90+4', Abdullai J. , Granaas S. ,

Chances of winning


Start
26.7%
Draw
25.3%
Molde
48%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
30.9% 26.4% 42.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

30.6% 26.7% 43.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Start has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.2%)
  • Molde has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Molde's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Start than the current prediction. (+3.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Molde than the current prediction. (-4.8%)
  • Start - Molde Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.55
    (3.08)
    3.76
    (3.61)
    1.97
    (2.23)
    5.4%
    (5.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Start - Molde?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Molde will win (6 of 6 users predict this - 100%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 100%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 15 in the zone Relegation ~ OBOS~ligaen and 8).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Start won 0.
    • Start is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Molde has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Molde may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Start has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Molde has had a series of home games.
    • Molde might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Start: Meyer J. (Groin Injury) Mvoue S. (Shoulder Injury) Palerud F. (Injury) Torkildsen J. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Molde: Daga D. (Injury) Dahl F. (Knee Injury) Kabini S. (Red Card) Oyvann C. (Injury) Spiten-Nysaeter O. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Molde: Amundsen I. (Injury) Daehli M. (Muscle Injury)
    • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Start won 1 match, drew 4 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 10:28. (average 0.8:2.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Start won 0 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 6:12. (average 1:2).
    Latest results of Start
    11.04.2026 Lillestrøm SK - Start 3:1
    06.04.2026 Sarpsborg 08 - Start 1:1
    27.03.2026 Tromsø - Start 1:0
    21.03.2026 Start - Aalesunds 1:1
    Latest results of Molde
    12.04.2026 Molde - Hamarkameratene 4:1
    06.04.2026 Molde - Lillestrøm SK 0:1
    21.03.2026 Viking Stavanger - Molde 4:1
    14.03.2026 Molde - Rosenborg 2:0
    05.03.2026 Molde - Bodø Glimt 1:2
    Norwegian Eliteserien Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Tromso962115:8720
    2Viking760119:61318
    3Lillestrom751113:4916
    4Bodo/Glimt741214:7713
    5Molde741214:8613
    6Brann831419:12710
    7HamKam631211:12-110
    8Sandefjord73135:7-210
    9Kristiansund62227:9-28
    10KFUM Oslo72239:13-48
    11Valerenga72237:11-48
    12Fredrikstad72149:15-67
    13Sarpsborg 0871245:10-55
    14Rosenborg71243:11-85
    15Start80446:16-104
    16Aalesund70347:14-73

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