In this week 16 match on Jul 31st, Molde hosts Strømsgodset at Aker Stadion in a clash of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. In their last match, Molde recorded a 3-2 win against Sandefjord. Eirik Haugan struck first for Sandefjord on an own goal in the 36th minute, then Martin Linnes tied it up for Molde in the 45th minute on a feed from Marcus Andre Kaasa Finally they completed the comback victory in the 85th minute on a goal by Ola Brynhildsen to cap off a wild match. Molde looks to continue their winning ways, having 8 wins in their last 10 matches, while strømsgodset sits at 6th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against HamKam. Jack Ipalibo struck first for Strømsgodset in the 49th minute, then Lonstad Onsrud tied it up for HamKam in the 74th minute earning HamKam a comeback draw. Strømsgodset is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
Strømsgodset and Molde last played eachother at the Marienlyst Stadion on Apr 10th. Molde won by a score of 3 to 1. Imoh Fred Friday scored the first goal for Strømsgodset in the 41st minute, but Martin Linnes got the equalizer for Molde in the 58th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 68th minute on a goal by Eirik Andersen to cap off a wild match.
Strømsgodset’s top weapon lately has been Jack Ipalibo, who has 2 goals in the last five matches. has been the most prolific scorer on Molde in the last five matches with three goals.