Molde defeated Fredrikstad 1-0 in their Eliteserien match played at Nye Fredrikstad Stadion on July 12, 2025. The only goal of the match was scored by Eirik Hestad in the 4th minute, giving Molde an early lead that they managed to hold onto until the final whistle[6]. Both teams have been experiencing inconsistent form: Fredrikstad extended their winless run to seven games across all competitions, while Molde ended a recent streak of back-to-back losses with this win[2].
Fredrikstad, who are positioned 8th in the standings with 18 points, were unable to capitalize on home advantage. Their recent league form includes a 1-1 draw against Vålerenga and losses to Tromsø and Viking, contributing to their ongoing struggles[1]. Molde, meanwhile, entered the match in 12th place, just above the relegation zone, and were under pressure to improve their league standing[4].
Historically, Molde have performed well in this fixture, holding a strong head-to-head advantage over Fredrikstad. In their last nine meetings, Fredrikstad had managed only one win, which came in the recent Norwegian Cup final decided by penalties[2]. For this league matchup, Molde’s early goal and defensive solidity were enough to secure the three points and potentially boost their confidence moving forward[6].
Lineup confirmations for the game highlighted a 3-5-2 formation for Fredrikstad and a 4-3-3 setup for Molde. Notable players included Jonathan Fischer in goal for Fredrikstad and Jacob Karlstrøm for Molde[3].
References
- [1] Fredrikstad vs Molde – live score, predicted lineups and statistics
- [2] Fredrikstad vs Molde Prediction and Betting Tips | July 12th, 2025
- [3] Fredrikstad vs Molde Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds
- [4] Fredrikstad FK vs Molde FK live score, H2H and lineups
- [6] Fredrikstad vs. Molde (12 Jul, 2025) Live Score