Tuesday 20/05/2014, 18:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 10, Molde vs Viking
Molde vs Viking Betting Preview
Viking is the only team undefeated after 9 rounds, but their record will be tested tonight when they travel to Molde. The leaders are trying to consolidate their position at the top of the Tippeligaen and in order to do so, they need to win tonight. They missed a similar opportunity to extend their lead two weeks ago when Stromsgodset tied the score in the last minute of overtime and won't commit the same error twice.
Molde vs Viking Betting Odds
Molde 1.70, Draw 3.80, Viking 5.00
Molde vs Viking Betting Tips
The hosts won 7 of the last 8 games and won five times without allowing a goal, but conceded three in the last two games. Stromsgodset and Lillestrom used just one striker and still got to score on counterattack, something that Molde will be wary about tonight when they welcome Viking.
They will probably stick to the same starting formation, featuring Elyounoussi, Chima and Gulbrandsen, while keeping Sigurdarson on the bench in the first half. A backline of just 4 defenders should be enough to contain the threat posed by Viking, as long as Molde is willing to exercise pressure for 90 minutes.
Elyounoussi is in superb form and scored 5 times over the last month, including two goals at home against runner-ups Stromsgodset. He has tied Gulbrandsen for the lead, but the Norwegian striker is in great form as well, scoring in each of the last 4 games he played.
There are plenty of reasons for why Viking shouldn't let their guard down, but trying to defend a draw at Molde is always a risky strategy. They had a hard time keeping clean sheets of late and allowed a goal or more in all 5 games played this month, while drawing the last three Tippeligaen fixture.
Key Facts
- Molde won 7 games in a bit over a month and kept a clean sheet on 5 occasions
- It's been 8 years since Molde defeated Viking, with their opponents winning 7 of the last 12 games
Molde vs Viking Betting Prediction
Viking have a tradition on their side and are undefeated this season, but Molde is stronger than ever and is the best offensive team in Tippeligaen. They have the youngest attack in the league, with none of their 5 key strikers being older than 23 and they can maintain the same intensity for 90 minutes. The odds for a home win stand at 1.70 with Winner Sports and they are just big enough to warrant a wager on the hosts.
Bet: Molde @ 1.70 with Pinnacle Sports
