Molde FK head into Saturday's home match against Aalesund riding a wave of confidence with four consecutive Eliteserien victories. The team sits third in the table with 36 points from 20 games, aiming to keep pace with leaders Bodø/Glimt.
Strong form builds momentum
Since a loss to Kristiansund in August, Molde have completely turned their form around. They won 5-1 away at Ham-Kam last weekend, having previously beaten KFUM Oslo 2-0 at home and secured a 4-3 away win against Vålerenga. This winning run provides a boost ahead of facing an Aalesund side struggling at the bottom of the table.
Aalesund arrive from a 2-1 loss to KFUM Oslo and have taken just two points from their last five matches. The last meeting between the sides in July ended 2-2 away, showing Aalesund can be a tricky opponent.
Injury list tests squad depth
On the downside, Molde must contend with an extensive injury list. Key players like Eirik Hestad, the team's top scorer with eight goals this season, and Eirik Haugan are out injured. Seydina Mohamed Diop, Sivert Sira Hansen and Halldor Stenevik are also sidelined. This forces manager Erling Moe to find solutions, particularly in defence and midfield.
Available players and the squad's composition can be tracked on our squad page. The match takes place at Aker Stadion on Saturday 19 September at 18:00.
With four wins in a row and an attack that has scored 43 goals in 20 matches, Molde have clear advantages. They must, however, be wary of an Aalesund team desperate for points to avoid relegation. The winning streak has positioned Molde well in the fight for medals, and a victory on Saturday will keep them close to the top. To view the full schedule, including this important home fixture, check the fixtures page.
