Our prediction for this Norway Eliteserien match:
There will be fireworks when Bodo and Molde go head to head in the Eliteserien derby on Sunday evening. Bodo are determined to regain the domestic trophy and their fine start to the season is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. The league leaders were beaten by Stromsgodset at the weekend, but they are on a four-game winning run at home ground ahead of Sunday’s derby.
The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Ulrik Saltnes has overcome his injury, but Runar Espejord remains on the sidelines with a groin problem. The title holders, on the other hand, aim to melt Bodo’s advantage in the Eliteserien standings. Considering that Molde will go for a win as well, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. Both Ulland Andersen and Martin Ellingsen are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Magnus Wolff Eikrem ):
Magnus Wolff Eikrem is a Norwegian footballer who was born in Molde on August 8, 1990. As expected, he started his youth career at his hometown club Molde in 2002, but four years later Manchester United scouts brought him to England. Eikrem returned to Molde in 2011, scoring six goals in 68 league appearances for the Blues in the Eliteserien.
After his spells with Heerenveen, Cardiff City, Malmo, and Seattle Sounders, the Norway midfielder made yet another return to Molde in 2018. Eikrem has been playing for the Blues ever since, establishing himself as one of the team’s key players.
Speaking of his international career, he scored two goals in 12 appearances for the Norway U21 team, while making his debut with the senior team in a 1-1 draw with Denmark on January 15, 2012. He replaced Markus Henriksen after 75 minutes. He is the son of former Molde footballer Knut Hallvard Eikrem.