18 July 2026

Molde vs Brann Eliteserien prediction & result

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Final score: Molde 1-2 Brann.

Before kick-off the model made it 48% Molde, 26% draw, 26% Brann — fair odds of 2.08, 3.85 and 3.85. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 1-0.

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Has the model earned this number?

It puts Molde at 48% here. Across 5,149 settled matches (as of 30 October 2026), 2,375 forecasts have landed in the 40–50% band; those outcomes actually happened 45.2% of the time, against an average forecast of 43.9%. In this range the two line up, so the figure above can be read literally. The full record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

8'
⚽D. De Roeve
Samukelo Kabini
20'
🔁V. Hoffout: D. Daga
35'
35'
⚽K. Eriksenassist: U. Mathisen
Mathias Løvik
45+2'
🔁I. Amundsenout: B. Risa
46'
🔁O. Spiten-Nysaeterout: S. Diop
46'
54'
Kristian Eriksen
63'
🔁D. De Roeveout: V. Dragsnes
63'
🔁K. M. Ingasonout: N. Castro
63'
🔁N. Holmout: J. Sorensen
69'
🔁U. Mathisenout: S. Magnusson
🔁M. Lovikout: V. Bender
76'
Sivert Sira Hansen
78'
🔁J. Abdullaiout: T. Kone-Doherty
82'
Viktor Bender
83'
83'
🔁N. Wassbergout: B. Finne
⚽S. Diopassist: E. Breivik
88'

Match stats — Molde vs Brann

47%Possession53%
14Shots8
2On target2
6Corners4
1.39xG0.53

Goals against chances

Molde1 from 1.39 xGabout what the chances were worth
Brann2 from 0.53 xGmore than the chances were worth

Expected goals totals what the openings were worth, so the gap between it and the score is the finishing — and the luck. Under half a goal either way is called level: xG is an estimate and a smaller gap than that is inside its own error.

Line-ups

Molde 4-2-3-1
  • 22A. PosiadalaG
  • 8M. LovikD
  • 4S. HansenD
  • 6I. AmundsenD
  • 26S. KabiniD
  • 10E. BreivikM
  • 15V. HoffM
  • 5E. HestadM
  • 23S. GranaasM
  • 21O. Spiten-NysaeterM
  • 9J. AbdullaiF
Substitutes
  • 12P. LervikG
  • 19E. HauganD
  • 33B. RisaD
  • 11C. ZadyF
  • 20M. EnggaardM
  • 29S. Diop
  • 28V. BenderM
  • 24T. Kone-DohertyF
  • 30D. DagaM
Coach: Sindre Tjelmeland
Brann 4-3-3
  • 1M. DyngelandG
  • 21D. De RoeveD
  • 3F. KnudsenD
  • 23T. PedersenD
  • 17J. SoltvedtD
  • 16K. EriksenM
  • 25N. WassbergM
  • 8F. MyhreM
  • 14U. MathisenF
  • 29N. HolmF
  • 10K. M. IngasonF
Substitutes
  • 12S. NilsenG
  • 20V. DragsnesD
  • 9N. CastroF
  • 18J. SorensenM
  • 6D. MbackeD
  • 11B. FinneF
  • 22S. MagnussonF
  • 32M. HaalandM
  • 15J. TorsvikD
Coach: Eirik Horneland

Eliteserien table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
3Molde2413475736+2143
9Brann2492134240+229

Where the two sides stand today, not on the day of this match. Full table

Head-to-head: Molde vs Brann

  • 22 November 2025Molde 4–0 BrannEliteserien
  • 29 May 2025Brann 0–3 MoldeEliteserien
  • 23 November 2024Molde 2–1 BrannEliteserien
  • 26 May 2024Brann 1–3 MoldeEliteserien
  • 19 March 2024Molde 1–0 BrannFriendlies Clubs

Leading scorers: Molde and Brann

Molde

GoalsAssists

  • K. Lonebu122
  • E. Breivik1010
  • E. Hestad82

Brann

GoalsAssists

  • N. Holm73

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.