Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Boraas Arena (Boraas)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 29, 2024, 13:00
In the return leg of the final round of Europa League qualification, Elfsborg will host Molde on August 29, 2024. Elfsborg secured a crucial advantage with a win in Norway, and now they need to avoid losing at home to advance to the group stage.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Elfsborg has lost only 1 out of their last 15 matches.
- Molde has lost 5 out of their last 8 matches.
- Elfsborg has scored in each of their last 14 matches.
- Elfsborg wins the first half in 40% of matches, while Molde wins in 54% of games.
Our Prediction for the Match: Elfsborg vs Molde
Elfsborg, historically a strong team in Swedish football, finished as runners-up in the Allsvenskan last season. Molde, on the other hand, had a less successful campaign, finishing fifth in Norway's Eliteserien after winning the title in 2022.
Elfsborg has shown resilience in this Europa League qualification, overcoming Paphos, Sheriff, and Rijeka to reach this stage. In contrast, Molde has struggled away from home, particularly in their previous rounds against Silkeborg and Cercle Brugge. In the first leg of this tie, Elfsborg managed to secure a 1-0 win in Norway, putting them in a favorable position.
Given their strong home form and the advantage gained from the first leg, Elfsborg should be able to secure another positive result. Molde, while dangerous, has not been consistent enough to inspire confidence, especially when playing away from home.
Possible Starting Lineups
Elfsborg (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Pettersson
- Defenders: Yegbe, Henriksson, Holmen
- Midfielders: Hult, Ouma, Zeneli, Hedlund
- Forwards: Baidoo, Qasem, Frick
Molde (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Posiadala
- Defenders: Fjortoft, Haugan, Hagelskjaer, Oyvann, Linnes
- Midfielders: Breivik, Eikrem, Daehli, Eriksen
- Forward: Ihler
Head-to-Head Matches: Elfsborg vs Molde
These teams met in the Conference League qualification in 2022, where Molde was dominant, winning both matches. However, the situation is different now, with Elfsborg holding the upper hand after their win in the first leg.
Free Prediction for the Match: Elfsborg vs Molde
Elfsborg has the momentum and the advantage of playing at home. Given Molde's recent struggles on the road, we recommend betting on Elfsborg to win with a "0 goal handicap" at odds of 1.67.
Prediction: Elfsborg to win with a "0 goal handicap"
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