Week 20 features a match on Sun Sep 26th, where Molde hosts Viking in a meeting of these two closely matched Eliteserien teams. 2nd placed Molde is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Vålerenga. Henrik Bjørdal scored the first goal for Vålerenga in the 31st minute on a penalty kick, then Martin Ellingsen tied it up for Molde in the 44th minute on a penalty kick earning Molde a comeback draw. Molde should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Viking recorded a 1-3 loss against Bodø / Glimt. Veton Berisha struck first for Viking in the 6th minute, then Brede Mathias Moe tied it up for Bodø / Glimt in the 67th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 76th minute on a goal by Amahl Pellegrino to cap off a wild match. Viking is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
On Aug 15th, Viking hosted Molde at the Sr-bank Arena in their last match together. Viking won by a score of 3 to 2. Birk Risa scored the first goal for Molde in the 26th minute, then Eirik Andersen added another in the 39th minute on a feed from Ola Brynhildsen But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 91st minute on a goal by David Brekalo.
Viking’s top weapon lately has been Veton Berisha, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches. Molde is fortunate enough to have Ohi Omoijuanfo in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored five goals.