Open game expected at Lerkendal Stadion: Rosenborg vs Molde preview

The hosts Rosenborg saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Eliteserien. This match was also played here at Lerkendal Stadion. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Molde have had more rest.

It should be mentioned that Molde play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Molde on grass are 12 victories, 5 draws and 6 defeats from 23 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 39-24. You can compare this with overall results below.

Rosenborg form and stats

As mentioned below, Rosenborg are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 2 Eliteserien games.

A nice win for Rosenborg last time playing, versus Brann. That was also a home game and the match ended 3-2 with Kristoffer Zachariassen (3) scoring for the victors. Kristoffer Zachariassen (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 9.33/10. Zachariassen scored three goals, hit four key passes and had 28 successful passes (of 33 total). What a game it was for Kristoffer Zachariassen when beating Brann, applying the finishing touch to three goals! Some amazing scenes last match, when Kristoffer Zachariassen scored the winning goal one minutes into stoppage time.

2-2 away at Bodø / Glimt before that.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Rosenborg have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found two matches with the results: Won one, drawn zero and lost one.

The manager Å. Fridtjof Hareide will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Sandefjord in only three days.

At Lerkendal Stadion, Rosenborg has the goal stats of 8-2 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.

Molde form and stats

One match played away so far in the Eliteserien for Molde and it was a tie. Last season the statistics for their away games were 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 15 games.

Molde are travelling after their nice 4-0 home win in the Eliteserien against Brann (placed 16th). Attacker Ohi Omoijuanfo got a player rating of 9.62 in the game. "Man of the match" Omoijuanfo scored three goals and hit one key pass. As mentioned above, Molde was the only team on the pitch versus Brann in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task. Ohi Omoijuanfo certainly enjoyed Molde's last game versus Brann, appearing multiple times in the match report with three goals and the 4-0 victory.

Before that, Molde travelled to Tromsø and returned home with a draw after the game finished 3-3.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Molde playing away and similar expectations, we found seven relevant matches. Results were three Molde wins, four draws and zero defeats.

A new game in only three days for Molde, the Eliteserien home match versus Vålerenga. Busy days.

3 goals so far away for Molde, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 3. All from 1 league match away.

Head 2 Head

H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Rosenborg seven wins, zero draws and Molde three victories. As for goals, eight matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

K. Zachariassen 5 goals

O. Omoijuanfo 5 goals

O. Brynhildsen 2 goals

Rosenborg missing players

Molde missing players