Molde II vs Melhus - 3. Division - Girone 2

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 20, 2026 as Molde II welcome Melhus in a 3. Division - Girone 2 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

There is little to choose between Molde II and Melhus on paper, and the 3. Division - Girone 2 encounter should reflect that balance. Molde II have blown hot and cold, D across their last five and a win rate of 36.84% that leaves room for improvement. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, LWLWW in their last five and a win rate of 52.63% to show for it. The contrast in attacking output — 2.84 versus 2.53 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Carrick has experimented with Noussair Mazraoui in that position but he seems to have fallen down the pecking order, as the less experienced Patrick Dorgu was preferred for the Manchester derby loss.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Molde II favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Melhus are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Their press is quick and co-ordinated in some areas of the pitch and not others.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. 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. Leny Yoro believes Manchester United can win the Premier League(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has offered Juventus an 'initial yes', per Gazzetta dello Sport.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the 3. Division - Girone 2 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.