KFUM Oslo vs Molde - Eliteserien

The history between KFUM Oslo and Molde lends this Eliteserien fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on July 26, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

KFUM Oslo head into the contest positioned 12th in the Eliteserien standings, while Molde arrive sitting 3rd. Consistency has eluded KFUM Oslo in recent weeks, with WLLDW in their last five and a win rate of 30% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WWWWL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 55%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Every word from Enzo Maresca's press conference including Man City team news and Manchester derby admission.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Amin Chiakha topping the Eliteserien scoring charts at 12 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. He stood out as a midfielder with Premier League suitability - and City are huge admirers.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by KFUM Oslo, the weight of evidence favours Molde — a 1-2 away win is the call. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.