Melhus welcome Orkla for a 3. Division Girone 2 fixture on Saturday 8 August (13:00 WAT). In the table, Melhus are 4th, among the top four, on 42 points after 26 matches; Orkla are 14th (in the drop zone) with 23. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Melhus, last 5: DWLDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Kvik Trondheim, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Orkla, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Rosenborg II, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Melhus, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Orkla.
Head to head
When they last met (22 May 2026) it ended Orkla 0–2 Melhus.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Melhus 2.7 xG, Orkla 1.0 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 73% and GG at 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Melhus 73%, draw 16%, Orkla 11%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (73%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Melhus 2–1 Orkla. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Melhus73%fair 1.37 · @1.19
Draw16%fair 6.28 · @5.90
Orkla11%fair 9.18 · @9.40
3.73Expected goals
2.74Melhus xG
0.99Orkla xG
62%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–09%
2–19%
3–08%
3–18%
1–07%
1–17%
From our goals model: Melhus 2.7 – 1.0 Orkla expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Melhus vs Orkla?
On our numbers Melhus have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Orkla 11%.
How many goals will there be in Melhus vs Orkla?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Melhus vs Orkla?
Our predicted score is Melhus 2–1 Orkla, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Melhus vs Orkla?
Melhus vs Orkla (3. Division Girone 2) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
