Our prediction for this Norway Eliteserien match:
Sunday’s football game between Molde and Brann will bring down the curtain on the Eliteserien round 13. Molde are eyeing their fifth consecutive win at home ground and they are seen as favourites to win this encounter. Goalkeeper Jacob Karlstrom misses out through suspension following his sending-off in a 2-2 draw with league leaders Bodo, with Oliver Petersen likely to step up. Both Ulland Andersen and Martin Ellingsen are sidelined with injuries.
The visitors, meanwhile, have already suffered three defeats on the road this season, which is yet another reason why home win should be considered. Brann will be without defender Ruben Kristiansen and forward Selland Heggebo in Sunday’s showdown, while midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen is back to the starting XI after serving his one-game ban in a 2-1 win over Ham-Kam. In their last meeting in the Norwegian top flight Molde defeated Brann thanks to Magnus Eikrem’s goal.
Highlighted Team (Molde):
Based in Molde, Norway, Molde FK are one of the most successful Eliteserien clubs of the century. The Blues won their fourth domestic championship in 2019, with the team finishing the process 14 points clear of second-place Bodo.
However, Molde failed to defend their trophy the following season as Bodo looked unstoppable in the Norwegian top flight. Speaking of the Norwegian Cup, the Blues clinched their fourth silverware in 2014, with the team beating Odd 2-0 in the title game. The Eliteserien outfit play home games at Aker Stadion, the venue with the capacity of 11,249 spectators.
Thanks to a second-place finish in the 1998 Eliteserien campaign, Molde qualified for the Champions League for the first time ever. As a result, the likes of Real, Porto, and Olympiakos visited Norway. Molde are well known for their blue shirts and white shorts, with the team wearing white jerseys and blue shorts when playing on the road.