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Norwegian Eliteserien | Gameweek 16
Jul 29, 2023 at 5pm UK
Nadderud Stadion
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Stabaek
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Molde

FT(HT: 0-0)
Berisha (62' pen.)
Hagelskjaer (90+6')

Preview: Stabaek Football vs. Molde - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Norwegian Eliteserien clash between Stabaek Football and Molde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Stabaek Football will be looking to end a winless run of seven games in the Norwegian Eliteserien when they host Molde at the Nadderud Stadion.

The visitors, meanwhile, have won their last three matches in the league and currently sit in fourth place.


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Molde's Martin Ellingsen scores against Dundalk in the Europa League on December 3, 2020© Reuters

Stabaek had a fantastic 2022 campaign in the second tier, achieving automatic promotion after finishing in second place, and they will probably be happy with the start they have made to life back in the Eliteserien.

De Blaa currently sit in 12th place, having picked up 16 points from 15 matches, and although they remain five points clear of the bottom three, they have not tasted victory in the league since their 2-1 win over Valerenga Fotball on May 29.

Stabaek's form will be a concern for manager Lars Bohinen, whose side have lost four and drawn two of their last six, most recently being defeated 3-2 away from home at HamKam, with the hosts scoring a 94th-minute winner through Jens Martin Gammelby to secure all three points.

Despite the defeat, Bohinen can take some positives from the game, as his side managed to put up a fight and ended a run of three games without scoring a goal.

The Blues have won three of their eight matches in front of their own fans this season, amassing 12 points, although they face a tough test against a Molde side that are firing on all cylinders domestically.

Meanwhile, for Molde, they continued their Champions League campaign in midweek, suffering a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their qualifying tie against HJK Helsinki courtesy of a Topi Keskinen strike.

Erling Moe will be disappointed with that result as his side were in excellent form heading into the game, winning their four previous matches across all competitions.

Last time out in the league, Molde had far too much quality for Sarpsborg 08 as they claimed an emphatic 5-1 victory when the sides went face to face at the Aker Stadion last Saturday.

As a result, Molde moved up to fourth in the standings, one point adrift of the final European spot and three points behind Viking FK in second place. However, challenging for the title this term looks to be a long shot, as Molde currently sit 12 points adrift of the league leaders, Bodo/Glimt.

MFK have been efficient at both ends of the pitch so far this campaign, scoring the second-highest amount of goals in the league (38), while only four teams have conceded fewer (19).

Stabaek Football Norwegian Eliteserien form:

Molde Norwegian Eliteserien form:


Molde form (all competitions):



Team News

Stabaek do not have any injury concerns either, so Bohinen may choose to stick with the side that were so close to earning a crucial three points last weekend.

Top-scorer Kasper Hogh is likely to lead the line again, having scored five league goals this season, while Fredrik Krogstad looks set to start in the engine room alongside Curtis Edwards.

As for the visitors, they are still without the services of long-term injury absentee Martin Ellingson, who remains sidelined with a knee problem.

Moe could be tempted to rotate his side after their European commitments, which could see the likes of Magnus Wolff Eikrem and Veton Berisha given a chance in the starting XI.


Stabaek Football possible starting lineup:
Pettersson; Pedersen, Naess, Skovgaard; Pachonik, Edwards, Krogstad, Lucca, Walstad; Bakenga, Hogh

Molde possible starting lineup:
Karlstrom; Haugan, Bjornbak, Hagelskjaer; Linnes, Eikrem, Mannsverk, Breivik, Haugen; Kitolano, Berisha


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We say: Stabaek Football 0-2 Molde

Stabaek's form has recently taken a turn for the worst, so we think they will have their work cut out against a Molde side that are striving for their fourth consecutive victory in the league.


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Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data


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2Bodo/GlimtBodo/Glimt28168464293556
3Viking FKViking FK28158555371853
4MoldeMolde28147762342849
5RosenborgRosenborg2815494738949
6Fredrikstad2812973735245
7StromsgodsetStromsgodset2898113138-735
8KFUM OsloKFUM28810103234-234
9HamKam2889113436-233
10Sarpsborg 08Sarpsborg2896134053-1333
11SandefjordSandefjord2887133845-731
12KristiansundKristiansund28710113040-1031
13Tromso ILTromso2886143142-1130
14FK HaugesundHaugesund2886142640-1430
15Lillestrom2873183155-2424
16Odd2858152550-2523


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