Valerenga – Molde

In a thrilling league encounter at the Valle Hovin, Molde edged past Valerenga 4‑3, extending their superiority in the head‑to‑head this season to two wins from two meetings. The victory lifted Molde to third place with 36 points from 20 games, having amassed 43 goals while conceding 30, whereas Valerenga slipped further down to 11th with 22 points, their 33‑42 goal tally reflecting a defensive frailty. Molde’s win not only reinforced their push for a European spot but also widened the gap to the league leaders, while Valerenga’s defeat underscored a campaign that has yielded just six victories out of 20. Both sides will now turn their focus to the next round, with Molde hoping to maintain momentum and Valerenga desperate for points to climb out of the lower half.