Molde secured an away victory against Fredrikstad in their Eliteserien match on July 12, 2025, with a final score of 1-0. The decisive goal was scored by Eirik Hestad in the 4th minute[5].
Fredrikstad entered the match placed eighth in the league standings with 18 points, four ahead of Molde, who were 12th with 14 points. Fredrikstad were struggling, having extended their winless streak to seven games across all competitions after a 1-1 draw against Vålerenga the previous week. Rocco Robert Shein was on target early in that match, but the team couldn’t hold onto their lead. Meanwhile, Molde came into the fixture looking to bounce back after consecutive defeats, most recently a 1-0 loss to Tromsø that saw Caleb Zady Sery receive a red card[1].
Historically, Molde have the advantage in this fixture, with nine wins from 18 previous meetings, compared to Fredrikstad’s six victories; three games have ended in draws. Notably, the two teams last met in the Norwegian Cup final in December, where Fredrikstad won on penalties[1].
Both teams fielded familiar lineups, with Fredrikstad opting for a 3-5-2 formation and Molde utilizing a 4-3-3. For Fredrikstad, key players included Jonathan Fischer in goal and Rocco Shein in midfield, while Molde’s frontline featured Fredrik Gulbrandsen and Sondre Milian Granaas[2].
The match itself was anticipated to be low-scoring, and Molde’s early goal ultimately decided the contest[2]. The outcome sees Molde closing the gap in the table as they pull further away from the relegation places, while Fredrikstad’s concerning form continues.