Molde has pretty much done the same thing as Sandnes Ulf has done in OBOS-Ligaen by entering the fight for a top 3 position after a dreadful period. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men noticed four straight wins before the national break last weekend which has brought them up to a 4th place with 37 points. It is extremely close behind Rosenborg on the table and Molde is only one point behind 2nd placed Brann at the moment.
Molde’s last performance against Stromsgodset (0-2) away from home really gave the impression of a team that is recognizable. The players were dominating every phase of the game against a team that is usually very strong at home. Stromsgodset had not lost in front of their own fans this season until that point which makes Molde’s performance even better. The return-signing of striker Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson has really boosted the team’s offensive force with three goals in three games so far. Their important central back Vegard Forren (20/0) will miss the rest of the season.
Haugseund has enjoyed a sensational season as mentioned before with a currently outstanding 4th place on the table after 11-5-6 so far. The club was expecting to fight for relegation by the experts ahead of the season and their former coach Mark Dempsey got a lot of critics for not bringing a striker into the club. However, Dempsey gave his own talents the chance to shine and what a payoff it has been for the club. Their top scorer Torbjørn Agdestein has finally got his career going with nine goals this season.
That has brought attention to his name and Molde has already signed him for next season. Haugesund comes from an impressive win in the derby against Brann (3-2) last time out in what was an highly impressive performance. Brann lead 0-2 after 30 minutes, but two quick goals made it 2-2 at half time. The second half was close, but Haugesund scored a late winner with their only shot at the goal in the second half and grabbed three vital points. That leaves everything to their own hands in terms of taking a 2nd or 3rd place with eight games to go. The important midfielder Filip Kiss (19/4) is back after being suspended against Brann.
With all games being important at this stage in Tippeligaen, this match is absolutely no exception. The winner tonight could claim a current 2nd place after the evening is finished which gives plenty of motivation for both clubs. Both teams’ is in great form, but has also been involved in high-scoring matches all season with 13 of 22 games going over 2.5 goals.
Their first meeting this season ended 3-3 in what was a fantastic match where Haugesund came back from 0-3 inside the last 15 minutes of the game. I should not be that dramatic this time, but I still expect at least three goals to be scored here. With the odds being too low on over 2.5 goals, I pick over 3 goals Asian handicap.
Bet: Over 3 goals AH @1.92
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