Molde vs Larn: Conference League Match Prediction
At the Aker Stadium in Norway, Molde will face Larne from Northern Ireland in a Conference League match. This marks Larne's first-ever appearance in the group stage of European competitions, and they will be eager to impress their fans with strong performances. Molde is a seasoned club, and it will be interesting to see what strategies they have in store for their opponent. Will the home team outshine their rivals, and which bets should you consider? Find the answers in our expert prediction.

Command Analysis

Molde

Current Form
The Norwegians have secured twelve victories in their national championship, drawn five matches, and suffered six losses, placing the club third in the standings with 44 points. They trail second-place Brann by just two points, making the race for silver still very much alive. In their latest round, Molde engaged in a thrilling shootout with Tromso, finishing 5-3.
The team qualified for the UEFA Conference League after a defeat in the Europa League final round. They faced Swedish side Elfsborg, where both teams exchanged narrow 1-0 victories before the penalty shootout concluded with Sweden taking the win.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Two players, Gulbrandsen and Berisha, will not take the field for the Norwegian club.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Molde is on a three-match winning streak at home
- The team has scored 17 goals in their last five matches
Expected Lineup: Posiada, Amundsen, Bjornbak, Haugan, Stevenik, Eriksen, Deli, Kaasa, Haugen, Brinhilsen, Eikrem.

Larne

Current Form
The Northern Irish team kicked off their European campaign in the Champions League qualifying round. In their matches against Riga FC, Larnaca struggled and suffered defeats of 0-3 and 0-4, subsequently shifting focus to the UEFA Europa Conference League. In this third-tier European competition, the club achieved a historic milestone by advancing to the group stage, overcoming Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar with scores of 1-2 and 3-1 in the final round.
This season, under the guidance of Tiernan Lynch, the team is performing well, sitting in fourth place in the league standings. They have only lost once this season and are six points behind the leaders with two games in hand. In their latest match, the team secured a 3-1 victory over Cliftonville.
Suspensions and Injuries
The club has no issues with player availability.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Larnaca is unbeaten in their last six games, with five wins and one draw
- The team has experienced four defeats in this season's European competitions
Projected Lineup: Ferguson, Cosgrove, Todd, Bolger, Aives, Sloan, Thomson, Gallagher, Lasty, O'Neill, Ryan.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 4:0
In 1 of the last 3 matches, «Molde» recorded this score
7.50Bet 1st Half: Handicap (-1) on «Molde»
In 2 of the last 3 matches, the home team won the first half by a two-goal margin
1.70Bet 2nd Half: Total Over Two Goals
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the Norwegians, more than two goals were scored in the second half
1.95Tip and bets
Larne will face a challenging battle in the Conference League against stronger and more experienced teams. Their chances against the third-placed club from Norway appear bleak. Molde is expected to dominate this modest opponent at home. We believe the Norwegian club will effortlessly capitalize on their superior abilities to secure a victory by a few goals.
Prediction - Asian handicap (-2.5) on Molde with odds of 1.85
Betting on Total Goals
The home team will likely aim for a significant victory and will play predominantly in an offensive style. Molde boasts talented players with more experience than their opponents. Expect a high-scoring affair as the Norwegians have finished three of their last four matches with a total exceeding the average.
Prediction - Total Goals Over 3.5 with odds of 1.90
Betting on Corner Kicks
Molde is expected to spend considerable time on the attack while Larn seeks to counter on their turf. A good option is to consider betting on a total for corner kicks that goes above the average.
Prediction - Total Corner Kicks Over 10.5 with odds of 2.03