Football fans are in for a spectacle on 30.05.2026 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, as Molde squares off against Sandefjord. Molde, slightly favored, faces a formidable opponent in Sandefjord. Our detailed match report includes analysis of tactical approaches, player showdowns, and strategic insights. Check out our prediction for a comprehensive betting guide.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lillestrom | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17/11 | 19 |
| 5 | Molde | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16/12 | 16 |
| 6 | Ham-Kam | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15/14 | 16 |
| 7 | Sandefjord | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9/11 | 14 |
| 8 | Brann | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 23/18 | 13 |
Key Player Statistics: Molde vs Sandefjord
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sandefjord | 19.10.2025 | 1-3 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Molde | 06.04.2025 | 3-0 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sandefjord | 19.10.2024 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Molde | 05.05.2024 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Molde | 12.08.2023 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sandefjord | 29.05.2023 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Molde | Sandefjord | 24.02.2023 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sandefjord | 06.11.2022 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Molde | 24.07.2022 | 2-3 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Sandefjord | 07.11.2021 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Sarpsborg 08 FF | Molde | 25.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Kristiansund BK | 16.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Molde | 10.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Bodo/Glimt | Molde | 04.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Valerenga | 26.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| Eliteserien | Start | Molde | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Ham-Kam | 12.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Lillestrom | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | Viking | Molde | 21.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eliteserien | Molde | Rosenborg | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Fredrikstad | 25.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eliteserien | Lillestrom | Sandefjord | 16.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Kristiansund BK | 10.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Aalesund | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | Tromso | Sandefjord | 26.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Rosenborg | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eliteserien | Brann | Sandefjord | 12.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Sandefjord | 07.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Stromsgodset | Sandefjord | 27.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Sarpsborg 08 FF | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Molde VS Sandefjord
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Molde vs Sandefjord
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Molde vs Sandefjord
htmlSomething strange is happening in Norwegian football, and Molde's home fans might be the last to admit it. The team sitting fifth in the Eliteserien, with one of the most dangerous attackers in the division, is actually the underdog in their own recent history against Sandefjord. Let that sink in.
The head-to-head record here is genuinely shocking. Sandefjord have won four of the last five Eliteserien meetings between these sides. That includes a 3-0 hammering of Molde earlier this season and a 1-3 win at Molde's own ground in October 2025. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Molde are the comfortable favorites just because the bookmakers price them at 1.73.
Here's what you need to watch for: Molde's form in 2026 is wildly inconsistent. Yes, they destroyed Valerenga 5-1 and put four past Ham-Kam. But they also got hammered 4-1 by Viking and lost 2-0 at Tromso. This is a team that can blow anyone away on their day — and collapse just as easily.
The good news for Molde is Erling Breivik. Six goals in nine matches makes him arguably the most clinical striker in the division right now. If he gets chances, he converts them. Sandefjord's defense has shipped ten goals this season, the same number as Molde, so the door is open for him.
Here's the less obvious insight most casual fans will miss: Sandefjord arrive here without several key players. Smajlovic is suspended after a red card. Dunsby, Loftesnes-Bjune, Krogelien, and Swift are all missing through injury. That is a significant chunk of their squad gone at once. A shorthanded Sandefjord on the road feels very different from the unit that dismantled Molde months ago.
Molde also have injury concerns — Daga, Dahl, and Kikkenborg are out — but the depth is there. Sandefjord's absentee list genuinely weakens their structure in a way that matters.
In terms of betting, I'd be cautious about blindly backing Molde on the match result at 1.73 given that head-to-head record. The value feels thin for a team with such erratic form. However, Breivik to score at any time looks genuinely compelling. Six goals in nine games from a striker facing an injury-hit defense? That market deserves serious attention. I'd also look at over 2.5 goals — both sides have shown they can score, and neither is particularly tight at the back.
My bold prediction: Breivik gets on the scoresheet before the hour mark. Molde's home crowd lifts them, the depleted Sandefjord visitors struggle to replicate their earlier heroics, and the hosts claim a 2-1 win. Not convincing enough to make Molde look like certainties, but enough to settle the game.
One final thought. This fixture has produced drama every single time in recent years. A 5-0 thrashing here, then a revenge 3-1 there. A 1-3 loss on home soil. A 0-1 defeat the year before that. Expect goals, expect tension, and expect nothing to be straightforward. That's just what these two do to each other.
Get your seat sorted. This one won't be boring.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Gulbrandsen | Norway | 33 | Attacker | 175 | 79 |
| J. Christensen | Denmark | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| C. Zady Sery | Côte d'Ivoire | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| E. Breivik | Norway | 25 | Attacker | 180 | 82 |
| E. Hestad | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| B. Risa | Norway | 28 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| V. Hoff | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 74 kg |
| H. Stenevik | Norway | 26 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| E. Haugan | Norway | 28 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| M. Kikkenborg | Denmark | 26 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 93 |
| K. Eriksen | Norway | 30 | Attacker | 177 | 74 |
| A. Posiadała | Poland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 78 |
| I. Amundsen | Norway | 26 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| Trent Toure Kone Doherty | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| S. Granaas | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Abdulai | Ghana | 21 | Attacker | 186 | 80 |
| S. Kabini | South Africa | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Isufi | Norway | 20 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| S. Hansen | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Bender | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Patoulidis | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| J. Dunsby | Norway | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mørk | Norway | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Hadaya | Sweden | 27 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 92 |
| X. Lambrix | Belgium | 26 | Defender | 181 cm | 71 kg |
| R. Dzabic | Sweden | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Pedersen | Norway | 23 | Defender | 171 | n/a |
| R. Alte | Norway | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Möller | Sweden | 23 | Attacker | 194 | 80 |
| V. Egeli | Norway | 22 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| H. Krogelien | Norway | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hanstad | Norway | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Loftesnes-Bjune | Norway | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mathisen | Norway | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Vester | Denmark | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| E. Pettersen | Norway | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Kristiansen | Norway | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Smajlović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 22 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| A. Grønneberg | Norway | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Foster | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Molde vs Sandefjord match odds
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