Molde vs Brann: match facts, form and head-to-head – 18 July 2026, Eliteserien

Molde’s home ground proved no fortress on Saturday as Brann snatched a 2‑1 victory, tightening the gap between the two clubs in the league table. The win lifted Brann to eighth place with 26 points from 20 matches, while Molde’s defeat left them third with 36 points, still three wins clear of the Norwegian champions. Molde’s record this season – 11 wins, three draws and six losses with a 43‑30 goal difference – now includes a rare slip in front of their own fans. Brann, meanwhile, improved their tally to eight wins, two draws and ten defeats, edging their goal difference to +6 after the 37‑31 tally. The head‑to‑head this campaign finally tilted in Brann’s favour, breaking a series of Molde’s dominance with their first win over the hosts.