19th century rivalry between Molde and Kristiansund

The driving time between these two western cities are just over one hour, but choose a longer route and you'll enjoy more of the fantastic scenery along the coastline. These two cities, Kristiansund and Molde, have been rivals since the 19th century. The cities have fought over railway lines, airports, hospitals and local bragging rights. Traditionally Kristiansund is a working class industrial town while Molde is more conservative and religious.

Molde form and stats

There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Molde as they are travelling to their away game against Tromsø in the Eliteserien. That match is four days after this one.

Molde have prepared for this season with six friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these six matches are 4 victories, 2 draws and 0 losses. In these games, Molde have scored 11 goals and conceded 3 times.

Last season, Molde's league statistics were 20 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses, resulting in a 2nd position in the Eliteserien. Over these 30 matches they scored 77 goals and conceded 36. Playing at home last season Molde managed 12-1-2 (win-draw-lost) with 42 goals and 13 conceded.

Kristiansund form and stats

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Bodø / Glimt in just three days.

Kristiansund played four friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 0 victories, 1 draw and 3 defeats. In these four matches Kristiansund scored 0 and conceded 10 goals.

Let's have a look at how Kristiansund performed last season in the Eliteserien: They landed a 5th position in the league table after playing out 12 victories, 12 draws and 6 defeats. In total they scored 57 and conceded 45 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 5 - drew 8 and lost 2 with 23/19 goals scored/conceded.

Head 2 Head

Molde missing players

Kristiansund missing players