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Molde vs Sandefjord

Norwegian EliteserienFull time · 30 May 2026
Molde

Molde

Won · xG 1.67LDWLWLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Fredrik Gulbrandsen 6' · ⚽ Eirik Hestad 57' · ⚽ Sebastian Holm Mathisen 89'

Sandefjord

Lost · xG 0.85LDLDLLast 5
Sandefjord
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ SAN · last goal · 89'
50
50
MOL · 1.67 xG0.85 xG · SAN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Molde 2–1 Sandefjord

Molde made it four wins from five home games this season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sandefjord in the Norwegian Eliteserien, staying right in the hunt for the European spots.

Norwegian EliteserienSat 30 May, 15:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Molde picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Molde end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionNorwegian Eliteserien
First Goal
Fredrik Gulbrandsen
6'⚽
Fredrik Gulbrandsen
Emil BreivikAssist: Emil Breivik
Match Report
Molde 2-1 Sandefjord: Hosts Hold Their Nerve at Home to Bank Three Points
JTJay Thompson

Molde 2-1 Sandefjord: Hosts Hold Their Nerve at Home to Bank Three Points

Molde made it four wins from five home games this season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sandefjord in the Norwegian Eliteserien, staying right in the hunt for the European spots.

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Key Events
  1. 6'
    MoldeFredrik GulbrandsenFredrik Gulbrandsen
    assist: Emil Breivik
  2. 46'
    MoldeIsak Helstad AmundsenIsak Helstad Amundsen
    off: Martin Linnes
  3. 57'
    MoldeEirik HestadEirik Hestad
    Left foot shot
  4. 65'
    SandefjordFoster ApetorgborFoster Apetorgbor
    off: Evangelos Patoulidis
  5. 65'
    SandefjordBendik BerntsenBendik Berntsen
    off: Marcus Melchior
  6. 65'
    SandefjordSebastian Holm MathisenSebastian Holm Mathisen
    off: Nikolaj Möller
  7. 66'
    SandefjordJakob VesterJakob Vester
    Foul
  8. 70'
    Molde
    off: Fredrik Gulbrandsen
  9. 70'
    MoldeOskar Spiten-NysæterOskar Spiten-Nysæter
    off: Sondre Granaas
  10. 71'
    MoldeCaleb Zady SeryCaleb Zady Sery
    off: Eirik Hestad
  11. 78'
    SandefjordRobin DzabicRobin Dzabic
    off: Jakob Vester
  12. 85'
    MoldeEirik HauganEirik Haugan
    off: Emil Breivik
  13. 87'
    SandefjordGustav HöjbjergGustav Höjbjerg
    off: Vetle Walle Egeli
  14. 89'
    SandefjordSebastian Holm MathisenSebastian Holm Mathisen
    assist: Foster Apetorgbor
  15. 90+3'
    SandefjordFoster ApetorgborFoster Apetorgbor
    Foul
  16. 90+6'
    SandefjordElias HadayaElias Hadaya
    Argument
  17. 90+9'
    MoldeVebjørn HoffVebjørn Hoff
  18. 90+4'
    MoldeIsak Helstad AmundsenIsak Helstad Amundsen
    Time wasting
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Molde 1.67 xGSandefjord 0.85 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Norwegian Eliteserien standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Viking13110233
2Bodø / Glimt14102232
3Tromsø1594231
4Lillestrøm1481525
5Molde1362520
6Brann1461719
7Sarpsborg 081353518
8HamKam1353518
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Molde vs Sandefjord?

The match finished 2-1 to Molde.

Who won Molde vs Sandefjord?

Molde won the match 2-1.

When did Molde vs Sandefjord take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Molde beat Sandefjord 2-1 in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Our model backed Molde at 61% probability and the pick landed. Molde had won just once in their previous five matches, while Sandefjord arrived in poor form with three losses in five. Both teams scored in the match, consistent with their recent tendency to play in games where both sides found the net. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result shifted Molde to fifth with three points gained, while Sandefjord remained eighth. Our model noted Molde's inconsistency (1W 1D 3L prior) made this win marginal rather than trend-setting. Sandefjord's recent form reversal, from two wins to a loss, suggests their table position remains precarious in the middle of the Eliteserien standings.

Molde v Sandefjord · Norwegian Eliteserien · 30/05/2026, 15:00:00