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4:00 pm
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Aker Stadion (Molde)
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6W 0D 4L → Steady
Sunday, 18th October 2026 Selection
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Backing Molde to win
Implied Prob76.3%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-17.3%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #B837E546
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
1 — Molde to win
1.31
Over 2.5 Goals80% Over 1.5 Goals95%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
Molde vs Start Competition: Norway Eliteserien Date: Sunday, 18th October 2026 KO: 4:00 pm Pick: 1 (Molde to win) Odds: 1.31 Confidence: 59% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (80%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (95%) Ticket #B837E546
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Head to Head
Record
6
Molde
4
Draws
0
Start
10
Meetings
3.5
Avg Goals
70%
BTTS
70%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip Molde won 6 of the last 10 meetings (4 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Molde
Metric
Start
3.7
Goals For / Game
2
1.2
Goals Against / Game
1.6
40%
Clean Sheets
10%
7-1-2
W — D — L
6-0-4
Win Rate
70%
60%
4.3
Avg Goals
95%
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
S0
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
M0
0-0 1.4%
0-1 2.3%
0-2 1.8%
0-3 1.0%
0-4 0.4%
0-5 0.1%
M1
1-0 3.8%
1-1 6.1%
1-2 4.8%
1-3 2.6%
1-4 1.0%
1-5 0.3%
M2
2-0 5.0%
2-1 8.0%
2-2 6.4%
2-3 3.4%
2-4 1.4%
2-5 0.4%
M3
3-0 4.4%
3-1 7.1%
3-2 5.7%
3-3 3.0%
3-4 1.2%
3-5 0.4%
M4
4-0 2.9%
4-1 4.7%
4-2 3.8%
4-3 2.0%
4-4 0.8%
4-5 0.3%
M5
5-0 1.6%
5-1 2.5%
5-2 2.0%
5-3 1.1%
5-4 0.4%
5-5 0.1%
Top Scores 2-1(8.0%) 3-1(7.1%) 3-2(5.7%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip M=Home goals ↓   S=Away →
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Team Ratings
Grades
Molde
Overall
7.3 ▲
Scoring
10.0 ▲
Defence
6.0 ▲
Start
Overall
6.0 —
Scoring
6.7 —
Defence
4.7 —
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 31%
Home Win & BTTS No 21%
Draw & BTTS Yes 2%
Draw & BTTS No 2%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 26%
Away Win & BTTS No 18%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 42%
Home Win & Under 2.5 10%
Draw & Over 2.5 3%
Draw & Under 2.5 1%
Away Win & Over 2.5 35%
Away Win & Under 2.5 9%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
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Kelly %
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Stake
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Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
19.04.26ELI
Start1
Molde1
05.08.20ELI
Molde5
Start0
24.06.20ELI
Start2
Molde3
29.10.18ELI
Start1
Molde3
27.05.18ELI
Molde3
Start1
17.07.16ELI
Molde2
Start2
10.04.16ELI
Start1
Molde1
08.11.15ELI
Start0
Molde3
10.05.15ELI
Molde4
Start0
03.08.14ELI
Start1
Molde1
Recent Form
Molde
11.10.26ELI
Lillestrom2
Molde2
D
04.10.26CF
Molde3
Kristiansund0
W
19.09.26ELI
Molde1
Aalesund2
L
16.09.26NMC
Trygg/Lade0
Molde5
W
13.09.26ELI
HamKam1
Molde5
W
06.09.26ELI
Molde2
KFUM Oslo0
W
30.08.26ELI
Valerenga3
Molde4
W
22.08.26NMC
Midsund0
Molde11
W
16.08.26ELI
Molde3
Tromso2
W
09.08.26ELI
Kristiansund2
Molde1
L
Start
11.10.26ELI
Start2
HamKam4
L
06.10.26NMC
Raufoss1
Start5
W
02.10.26CF
Start2
Brann1
W
20.09.26ELI
Sandefjord3
Start0
L
16.09.26NMC
Vindbjart2
Start3
W
13.09.26ELI
Start2
Brann0
W
04.09.26ELI
Aalesund2
Start0
L
30.08.26ELI
Start4
KFUM Oslo1
W
22.08.26NMC
Flekkefjord1
Start2
W
08.08.26ELI
Start0
Fredrikstad1
L
Molde (Home)
04.10.26CF
Molde3
Kristiansund0
W
19.09.26ELI
Molde1
Aalesund2
L
06.09.26ELI
Molde2
KFUM Oslo0
W
16.08.26ELI
Molde3
Tromso2
W
02.08.26ELI
Molde3
Sarpsborg 083
D
18.07.26ELI
Molde1
Brann2
L
28.06.26CF
Molde1
Bodo/Glimt4
L
21.06.26CF
Molde5
KFUM Oslo1
W
30.05.26ELI
Molde2
Sandefjord1
W
16.05.26ELI
Molde1
Kristiansund0
W
Start (Away)
06.10.26NMC
Raufoss1
Start5
W
20.09.26ELI
Sandefjord3
Start0
L
16.09.26NMC
Vindbjart2
Start3
W
04.09.26ELI
Aalesund2
Start0
L
22.08.26NMC
Flekkefjord1
Start2
W
25.07.26ELI
Kristiansund1
Start2
W
12.07.26ELI
Brann2
Start1
L
04.07.26CF
Bodo/Glimt4
Start0
L
29.05.26ELI
Fredrikstad2
Start1
L
16.05.26ELI
Viking6
Start3
L
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Norway Eliteserien game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and Aker Stadion (Molde) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 3 wins, 2 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 1 at @1.31, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 51%. Kick-off is 4:00 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
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Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Molde vs Start?
Our selection is 1 — Molde to win, priced at approximately 1.31. Tip confidence rating: 59%.
What is Molde's current form?
Molde have won 7, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches.
How has Start been performing recently?
Start have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Molde lead with 6 wins versus Start's 0, with 4 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 4.3 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 70%.
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