Betting Tip: Molde FK vs IK Start

All roads lead to Aker Stadion on Sunday as Molde FK (4.) host IK Start (16.) in matchday 24 of the Eliteserien — the association's top competition serves up a fixture that carries the full weight of top-flight football. Molde FK drew 2 - 2 against Lillestrøm SK last time out and have scored 8 goals at home this season while conceding 2. IK Start (16.) suffered a loss they will want to put right against Ham-Kam (2 - 4), having won 1 of their last 9 games. Weighing up all available data, our AI model gives a 54% probability to Molde FK taking the points on home soil in the top flight.

Molde FK vs IK Start: The Most Valuable Bets and Best Available Odds

Three-Way BetMolde FK54%6/17·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18 Total Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 Goals73%4/11·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18 ★ Expert TipExpert TipIK Start +1.5 Goals66%1/1·CosmobetT&C's apply | +18

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Three-Way BetMolde FK 54% · X 21% · IK Start 25%Molde FKXIK StartBoth Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 70% · No 30%YesNoTotal Goals Over/Under 2.5Over 73% · Under 27%OverUnderTotal Goals Over/Under 3.5Over 53% · Under 47%OverUnderCorrect Score1-09%2-19%1-18%

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Best Available Odds for Molde FK vs IK Start on 10/18/2026

ProbabilityMolde FK54%Draw21%IK Start25%

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Form Analysis and Performance Comparison

Molde FK Form

Last 5 games

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Molde FK's last competitive outing ended 2 - 2 against Lillestrøm SK — a draw that will have felt like a missed opportunity. Their next challenge comes at Aker Stadion on Sunday.

Molde FK's form over the past 6 months paints a clear picture: 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats from 8 games. At home, they have won 3 of 3 games, scoring 8 goals and conceding 2 on their own turf.

Looking at Molde FK's recent run of 8 games, they have netted 13 goals at a rate of 1.63 per game. Defensively, they have let in 9 goals over the same period. At home specifically, Molde FK have won 3 and lost of their 3 home games in this stretch.

IK Start Form

Last 5 games

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The last outing for IK Start was against Ham-Kam — a match they lost 2 - 4. A defeat they will be eager to put right when they travel to Aker Stadion.

The last 6 months have seen IK Start play 9 competitive matches, winning 1 and losing 6. Of their 4 away games during this stretch, they have won and lost 4. They have scored 12 goals home and away combined, conceding 25.

Over their last 9 matches, IK Start have found the net 12 times — that's 1.33 goals per game on average. They have conceded 25 goals in the same span, with their away form showing wins and 4 defeats from 4 away fixtures.

Stats per Game

Molde FK IK Start

Goals scored

1.7

1.3

Corners

4.3

2.8

Fouls

11.5

Saves

3.3

2.7

Eliteserien

Eliteserien Table

#	Team	Played	Diff.	Pnts
1	Viking FK	22	36	53
2	FK Bodø/Glimt	22	36	53
3	Tromsø IL	22	11	39
4	Molde FK Home	22	12	37
5	Rosenborg BK	22	9	34
· · · 9 places · · ·
15	Kristiansund BK	22	-21	19
16	IK Start Away	22	-24	16

Last Meetings

04/19/2026

IK Start
Molde FK

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Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)

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Molde FK vs IK Start: Our Statistical Model's Top Betting Tip

There are few clearer mismatches on paper in the Eliteserien than when a top-of-the-table side faces a team deep in the relegation zone. Our statistical model reflects exactly that: Molde FK to make their quality count and take the win — the stronger side on every measurable metric — 54% probability, odds 6/17 at Cosmobet. Our best pick across all markets for this fixture is "Handicap - 1.5" — 66% probability, odds 1/1 at Cosmobet.Best Tip IK Start +1.5 Goals1/1Place betT&C's apply | +18