Molde 6-1 Start: result and AI prediction

Molde – Start, Eliteserien, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 04:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Aker Stadion

Molde is #4 in the table (37 pts) and Start #16 (16 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Molde averages 2.1 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Molde 4, draws 2, Start 0. Their last meeting, on April 19, 2026, ended Start 1-1 Molde. Absent for Molde: S. Diop, S. Hansen, E. Hestad +3.

Molde

Final score6 - 1

Start

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 6-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Molde return home with a clear league-position and form advantage, but they do so with several senior options unavailable. Start need points urgently and should make this a low-block, transition-focused contest rather than an open exchange from the outset. The home side’s ability to unlock a five-man defence, especially through Breivik’s movement between the lines, is the central theme. Start remain dangerous if they score first or turn the game into a set-piece battle.

Head-to-head analysis

The latest meeting ended level after Start took an early lead and Breivik replied, but the broader recent series strongly favours Molde. At Aker Stadion, Molde have repeatedly found goals against Start, including several multi-goal home wins.

Injuries and absences

Molde’s absences reduce rotation options and may leave them more exposed if Start can force transitions. Start missing Manojlović and Tønnessen is more damaging to a game plan built around deep defending, box protection and surviving sustained pressure.

Form (last 5)

MoldeLeague position #4 · 37 ptsW L D

StartLeague position #16 · 16 ptsW L L

Molde vs Start stats

	Molde	Start
Played	22	22
Goals scored	46	24
Goals conceded	34	48
Clean sheets	4	2

Last meetings

2026-04-19Start 1-1 Molde
2020-08-05Molde 5-0 Start
2020-06-24Start 2-3 Molde
2018-10-29Start 1-3 Molde
2018-05-27Molde 3-1 Start
2016-07-17Molde 2-2 Start

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