Molde vs Sandefjord - Eliteserien

The Eliteserien returns to the home ground on May 30, 2026, where Molde and Sandefjord will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

The standings add context to the occasion — Molde occupying 3rd, Sandefjord perched in 13th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, WWWWL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 55%. Sandefjord have struggled to string results together away from home, LDDWL over their last five with a win rate of 25%. Where Molde have leaned on defensive discipline, Sandefjord have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Fulham are starting to do some business now that Alvaro Arbeloa's feet are under the table as new head coach.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Molde favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Sandefjord are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Romelu Lukaku completes the transfer from Napoli to FenerbahceThe sale of Lukaku means that Rasmus Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca are now the only two senior centre-forward options available in Allegri’s squad.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, Molde look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.