Match report
Molde beat Viking 3–2 at Molde Stadium in Eliteserien. J. Christensen opened the scoring in the 38th minute. Molde have 3 wins in their last 5, while Viking have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
V. Bender
34'
⚽J. Christensenassist S. Hansen
38'
2H
49'
⚽J. Bellassist H. Falchener
⚽M. Møller Dæhli
61'
M. Møller Dæhli
66'
⇄P. Lervik↓ M. Møller Dæhli
66'
66'
⇄S. Escobar↓ J. Hansen
72'
⚽J. Hansen
⇄Mads Eikrem Myklebust↓ J. Christensen
75'
75'
⇄A. Østbø↓ J. Bell
83'
J. Bell
⚽J. Christensenassist E. Breivik
84'
Momentum
MOL
⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
VIK
Match info
TournamentEliteserien · Norway · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 18, 2023 · 17:00
VenueMolde Stadium
Attendance27,642 / 32,907 (84%)
RefereeM. Oliver (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#3·
#10
#3·#10Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
57Ball possession %43
2.7Expected goals (xG)1.7
15Total shots10
7Shots on target5
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
8Corner kicks6
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
555Passes477
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
J. Hansen7.9Lineups
MOL 4-3-36.96Formation6.954-3-3 VIK
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29:10 | +19 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Tromso | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18:14 | +4 | 25 | WDWLW |
| 3 |  Bodo/Glimt | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28:11 | +17 | 23 | DWWDW |
| 4 |  Lillestrom | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17:11 | +6 | 19 | LWLDW |
| 5 | Molde | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18:13 | +5 | 19 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Ham-Kam | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:16 | +1 | 17 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Sarpsborg 08 FF | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:16 | -3 | 14 | WLDWL |
| 8 |  Sandefjord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 14 | WLLWL |
| 9 |  Valerenga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 14 | LDWLW |
| 10 |  Fredrikstad | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:20 | -5 | 14 | LDWLD |
| 11 |  Brann | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24:20 | +4 | 13 | LWLWL |
| 12 |  KFUM Oslo | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 12 | LDLLW |
| 13 |  Aalesund | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 15:20 | -5 | 11 | LDWLD |
| 14 |  Kristiansund BK | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | -7 | 11 | LWLDW |
| 15 |  Rosenborg | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 9 | LDLLD |
| 16 |  Start | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13:28 | -15 | 7 | DLLDL |
European qualification Relegation
Eliteserien
2026Molde2-1VikingChampions League
2024Molde0-2VikingDomestic Cup
2023Viking3-2MoldeEliteserien
2022Molde1-0Viking