Friday 23/05/2014, 19:00, Norway Tippeligaen, Round 11, Haugesund vs Molde
Haugesund vs Molde Betting Preview
Earlier this week, Molde broke the ice and won against Viking for the first time in more than eight years, thanks to goals scored in the last minute of overtime. As a result, they consolidated their position at the top of the standings and can increase the gap separating them from the runner ups tonight. They will travel to Haugesund to face the team sitting in the last place in Tippeligaen and anything but a comfortable victory would be regarded as failure.
Haugesund vs Molde Betting Odds
Haugesund 5.30, Draw 3.80, Molde 1.70
Haugesund vs Molde Betting Tips
Home pitch advantage has been important for Molde the season, but they are the only team in the league with just as many victories in front of the fans as on the road. One of the reasons for why they sit at the top of the list is that they have the best defense in Tippeligaen, with just seven goals conceded so far.
This should come in handy against an opponent that would probably defend for 90 min. and hope that this strategy will allow them to salvage a point. Haugesund are threatened by relegation and with just 6 points earned in 10 rounds, it goes without saying that their chances to survive another season don't look good.
Five days ago, they managed to avoid defeat against Sandnes and this point could prove invaluable in the last rounds of the season. Avoiding relegation is their only objective and scrapping a point against the leaders would greatly help their cause.
Gytkjaer is by far the most successful striker, with four goals scored this season and he's expected to feature upfront. The fact that he will be stranded in the offense and will have to rely on midfielders to join him when opportunity arises, will significantly reduce his chances to score.
Key Facts
- The visitors will field a 4-3-3 starting formation with the same three strikers that helped them keep Viking under pressure and eventually delivered the narrow margin victory.
- Haugesund won a single match this month and in the 16 games played against Molde they lost 11 times
Haugesund vs Molde Betting Prediction
Once again, punters are invited to back Molde at odds of 1.70 with Winner Sports and the fact that the leaders play on the road shouldn't have a deterring effect. This is in fact an easier match that the one played a few days ago against Viking, because their opponents are toothless and 90 min. is plenty of time for Molde to find a breach in their defenses.
Bet: Molde @ 1.70 with Winner Sports
