Molde (home)
- Molde FK and Rosenborg BK should produce a classic opening-day Eliteserien clash at Aker Stadion on Saturday, with bragging rights, local pride and the first three points of the new 2026 campaign all at stake.
- Molde finished the 2025 season with a 4-0 home win over Brann and a 4-2 victory over Rosenborg, but also some irritating defeats such as 0-1 v Sarpsborg.
- Interim coach Martin Falk will want to keep things simple and give his squad the best chance to express themselves in their natural style - which is possession-based with a measured tempo and structure.
Rosenborg (away)
- Rosenborg’s Alfred Johansson has instilled a bold, attacking philosophy, blending high pressing with direct transitions and forward tempo for a more aggressive approach.
- RBK will play with a front-foot mentality, high-pressing style and in a single pivot 4-3-3 system, which should see them get plenty of chances to hurt Molde.
- Dino Islamović remains the main goal threat after leading the line in 2025 and delivering decisive contributions in both league and cup.
Head-to-Head
Molde and Rosenborg split their last four Eliteserien meetings.
Key Players
- Emil Breivik is the midfield engine and set-piece specialist who can control the flow of the game and link the defense to attack.
- Dino Islamović remains the main goal threat after leading the line in 2025 and delivering decisive contributions in both league and cup.
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Up front, Molde will rely on the experience of Fredrik Gulbrandsen and the fresh ideas of youngsters Oskar Spiten-Nysæter and Caleb Zady Sery.
- Fredrik Gulbrandsen
- Oskar Spiten-Nysæter
- Caleb Zady Sery
Betting Insights
- Betting on Rosenborg to get on the scoresheet at Aker Stadion makes plenty of sense with the way Islamović is supported by RBK’s wide attackers and creative midfielders.
- A hard-fought draw with goals at both ends is the likeliest outcome to this game and can be backed at 3.75, while both teams to score - Yes is a similar price at 1.48.
Prediction
A hard-fought draw with goals at both ends is the likeliest outcome to this game and can be backed at 3.75 , while both teams to score - Yes is a similar price at 1.48 .
