KFUM vs Molde preview
2026 Eliteserien, Norway
KFUM Arena
Today - 3:00 PM
Eliteserien
KFUM
KFUM
1
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0
1ST HALF
8'
Molde
MOL
Live : 1st Half
Today
3:00 PM
Round 15 ·
Regular Season
Rasmus Eggen Vinge - 1'
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STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Jul 26
Events
1ST-HALF
Rasmus Eggen Vinge
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
1'
Statistics
Possession
KFUM
25%
MOL
75%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
0
0
Shots
1
0
Dangerous attacks
4
26
Possession
74
0
Corners
3
Match Overview
1
Goal Kicks
0
2
Throwins
2
0
Dribble Attempts
1
0
Successful Dribbles Percentage
0
Attacking
3
Attacks
12
0
Counter Attacks
1
Possession
4
Long Passes
7
14
Passes
40
7
Successful Passes
33
50
Successful Passes Percentage
83
1
Key Passes
2
0
Successful Long Passes
5
0
Successful Long Passes Percentage
71
Defensive
1
Tackles
0
0
Interceptions
1
2
Duels Won
2
Build-up
0
Total Crosses
1
0
Accurate Crosses
1
Lineup
Referee :
Sivert Amland
Manager ▼
J. Isnes
Coach
Starting XI ▼
25
Havar Jensen
Goalkeeper
6.23 2
Daniel Schneider
Defender
6.8 13
Brage Skaret
Defender
6.51 19
Eirik Saunes
Defender
7.05 7
Robin Rasch (C)
Midfielder
6.81 16
Jonas Lange Hjorth
Midfielder
6.83 21
S. Sjøkvist
Midfielder
6.55 27
T. Sørås
Midfielder
6.84 10
Bilal Njie
Attacker
6.6 18
Rasmus Eggen Vinge
Attacker
28
Magnus Grødem
Attacker
6.74 Substitutes ▼
31
Darian Mink
Goalkeeper
4
Momodou Lion Njie
Defender
6.13 33
Amin Nouri
Defender
6.42 9
Martin Tangen Vinjor
Midfielder
6.68 17
Teodor Berg Haltvik
Midfielder
6.86 20
Mostafa Najafzadeh
Midfielder
23
Magnus Wolff Eikrem
Midfielder
6.79 22
Bjørn Martin Kristensen
Attacker
6.48 42
David Hickson
Attacker
6.66
Referee :
Sivert Amland
Manager ▼
S. Tjelmeland
Coach
Starting XI ▼
22
Albert Posiadala
Goalkeeper
7 4
S. Hansen
Defender
7.3 8
Mathias Løvik
Defender
6.44 26
Samukele Kabini
Defender
6.87 33
Birk Risa
Defender
6.96 5
Eirik Hestad
Midfielder
7.24 10
Emil Breivik (C)
Midfielder
7.31 21
Oskar Spiten-Nysæter
Midfielder
6.73 23
Sondre Granaas
Midfielder
7.1 30
Daniel Daga
Midfielder
6.61 9
Jalal Abdullai
Attacker
6.76 Substitutes ▼
12
P. Lervik
Goalkeeper
19
Eirik Haugan
Defender
6.69 25
Martin Linnes
Defender
6.75 20
Mads Enggård
Midfielder
6.53 28
Viktor Bender
Midfielder
6.63 11
Caleb Zady Sery
Attacker
6.74 24
Trent Kone Doherty
Attacker
6.73 29
S. Diop
Attacker
6.98 CONTEXT
The first half opens at minute 0 with KFUM and Molde contesting an even start on the pitch. KFUM has asserted itself as the live leader through early territorial control and structured build-up play that contrasts with pre-match expectations favoring Molde as the stronger side. Possession sits balanced at fifty percent each, reflecting a measured approach from both teams without any red cards disrupting the flow. Expected goal data remains unavailable at this early stage, leaving qualitative indicators such as chance creation and defensive organization as the primary signals. KFUM's current edge diverges from the pregame hierarchy, while overall efficiency remains aligned with initial projections. The opening exchanges show both sides probing without decisive breakthroughs, setting a neutral tone for the remainder of the period.
TL;DR
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Live state: The first half at minute 0 shows KFUM holding qualitative control through early organization.
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Structural vs live: KFUM leads live despite Molde entering as the pregame stronger team.
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Projection vs live: Live developments align neutrally with pre-match projection signals.
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xG trend: Expected goal figures are unavailable with no clear trend established yet.
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Possession profile: Possession remains evenly split at fifty percent for each side.
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Event impact: No red cards or major events have altered the opening phase.
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Second-half outlook: The break will allow both teams to adjust after an even first-half start.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Amland
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
J. Knutsen
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
T. Grønevik
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
M. Berg
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
J. Isnes
VS
S. Tjelmeland
0.92
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.54
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lillestrøm
Rank: 59
L
Bodø / Glimt
Rank: 83
L
Tromsø
Rank: 71
D
Rosenborg
Rank: 65
W
Brann
Rank: 71
L
Viking
Rank: 81
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brann
Rank: 69
L
Aalesund
Rank: 47
D
Sandefjord
Rank: 63
W
Sarpsborg 08
Rank: 64
L
Kristiansund
Rank: 56
W
Tromsø
Rank: 71
L
2
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 0
0
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
KFUM
0%
Draw
0%
Molde
0%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.16
67.16
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
KFUM
Molde
Power Score
59.16
67.16
League Position
13
5
Global Rank
588
341
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
KFUM
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Opponent-weighted form score
Molde
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
KFUM Molde
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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KFUM
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
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Molde
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
KFUM
vs
Molde
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
KFUM
Molde
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00
vs
-0.25
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
KFUM
Molde
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
70%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.25
vs
+0.00
KFUM
Molde
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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KFUM
vs
Molde
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
KFUM
Molde
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
KFUM
0.00
Molde
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
KFUM
Molde
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
KFUM
0.00
Molde
0.00
KFUM
Molde
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- MOL had peak pressure around 8'.
- MOL started the game with stronger pressure.
- Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
KFUM Pressure
MOL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
MOL reached the top pressure at 8' (62.29).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
KFUM
KFUM
Home
4
matches
Molde
MOL
Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
7
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-26T15:00:37+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
3-4-2-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
25 H. Grøntvedt Jensen
2 D. Schneider
13 B. Skaret
19 E. Franke Saunes
21 S. Sjøkvist
27 T. Sørås
7 (C) R. Rasch
16 J. Lange Hjorth
18 R. Eggen Vinge
10 B. Njie
28 M. Retsius Grødem
22 A. Posiadała
26 S. Kabini
33 B. Risa
4 S. Hansen
8 M. Lövik
30 D. Daga
10 (C) E. Breivik
21 O. Spiten-Nysæter
5 E. Hestad
23 S. Granaas
9 W. Abdulai
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Eliteserien, Norway · Round 15 · Regular Season
Stadium
KFUM Arena
Capacity
1500
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sivert Amland
Jon-Michael Knutsen
Tom Harald Grønevik
Martin Berg
Next Match
KFUM
vs
Kristiansund
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sun, 2 Aug - 3:00 PM
Venue: KFUM Arena
Molde
vs
Sarpsborg 08
League: Eliteserien
Kickoff: Sun, 2 Aug - 3:00 PM
Venue: Aker Stadion
CONCLUSION
KFUM has taken the initiative in the opening minutes through disciplined structure and territorial presence that challenges the pregame assessment of Molde as the stronger outfit. With possession level and no disciplinary interruptions, the contest remains open and measured. The absence of expected goal data keeps emphasis on qualitative elements such as chance quality and defensive shape. Molde will likely seek to impose its technical quality after settling into the rhythm, while KFUM aims to sustain its early momentum. The first half has produced a balanced platform that sets up tactical adjustments at the interval, with both sides positioned to influence the second period through improved efficiency and targeted attacking patterns.
