The 3. Division Girone 2 sees Melhus take on Orkla on Saturday 8 August, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT). Melhus are 4th with 42 points from 26 games (in the top four), while Orkla sit 14th on 23 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Melhus's last 5: DWLDL Most recently they drew with Kvik Trondheim 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Orkla's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Rosenborg II 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Melhus arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 May 2026, finished Orkla 0–2 Melhus.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.7 for Melhus and 1.1 for Orkla. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 74% and both teams to score at 63%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Melhus 71%, draw 16%, Orkla 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Melhus 2–1 Orkla. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Melhus71%fair 1.40 · @1.19
Draw16%fair 6.13 · @5.90
Orkla12%fair 8.13 · @9.40
3.84Expected goals
2.74Melhus xG
1.10Orkla xG
63%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–08%
3–07%
1–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Melhus 2.7 – 1.1 Orkla expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Melhus vs Orkla?
On our numbers Melhus have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Orkla 12%.
How many goals will there be in Melhus vs Orkla?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 63% 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 3.8 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).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
