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Molde and Aalesund prepare for derby clash at Aker Stadion
Saturday evening at Aker Stadion, Molde host Aalesund for a highly anticipated derby on matchday 22 of the Eliteserien. With local pride on the line and a passionate crowd expected, both sides enter the fixture looking to assert their authority in a match that carries significant intensity.
Molde head into this match with notable defensive concerns as Birk Risa and Sivert Hansen are both sidelined due to injury, alongside midfielder Eirik Hestad. The expected XI for the hosts includes Albert Posiadala in goal, with Samukele Kabini, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, and Mathias Fjoertoft Loevik forming the defensive unit. In midfield, Sondre Milian Granaas, Emil Breivik, Daniel Daga, and Niklas Oedegaard are expected to feature, supporting forwards Jalal Abdullai, Sander Hestetun Kilen, and Trent Kone-Doherty.
For the visitors, Aalesund must navigate this derby without Olafur Gudmundsson, who is serving a suspension. Their expected lineup features Luca Podlech in goal, protected by a defensive line of Simen Haram, Cheikh Mbacke Diop, and Marius Andresen. The midfield is expected to consist of Sander Erik Kartum, Elias Hagen, Mathias Christensen, Uba Charles, and Kristoffer Nessoe, with Marcus Haagensen Reed and Isak Gabriel Skotheim tasked with leading the attack.
Molde arrive at this fixture in excellent form, having secured a 5-1 victory over Hamarkameratene in their most recent Eliteserien outing. Their attacking prowess has been spearheaded by Trent Kone-Doherty, who has been in clinical touch, netting nine goals in his last eight appearances. Furthermore, the team has shown a remarkable ability to finish matches strongly, scoring 11 goals after the 75th minute during their last 10 fixtures.
It has been a testing period for Aalesund, who suffered a 2-1 defeat against KFUM in their last league match. While they managed a narrow 4-3 win in the cup against Foerde, their defensive stability remains a concern, particularly in the final stages of games. Having conceded five goals after the 75th minute in their last 10 matches, the visitors will need to maintain concentration against a Molde side that thrives late in the game.
The history between these two clubs adds an extra layer of intrigue to the derby atmosphere. When they last met in the Eliteserien on 11 July 2026, the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Previous encounters, such as Molde’s 3-0 victory in May 2023, highlight the competitive nature of this fixture, with both sides well aware of the rivalry stakes at Aker Stadion.
With the match framed as a marquee autumn fixture, the tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the flow of the game. Molde’s ability to involve Jalal Abdullai in their attacking transitions, combined with their late-game intensity, will test Aalesund’s resolve. The visitors will look to disrupt this rhythm early and rely on their midfield structure to contain the hosts in what promises to be a high-intensity environment.
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