Tournament: UEFA Europa League Qualification
Venue: Aker Stadion, Reknes
Game Time: August 22, 2024, 13:00
Molde and Elfsborg will clash in the first leg of their final UEFA Europa League qualification round on August 22, 2024. With both teams hailing from Scandinavia, this match is expected to be a hard-fought contest. Molde will be keen to take advantage of their home turf to build a lead before heading to Sweden for the second leg.
Key Statistics and Trends
Molde:
- Recent Form: Molde has lost three of their last five matches.
- Home Performance: Molde is unbeaten in 10 home matches.
- Scoring and Conceding: Molde scores an average of 1.89 goals per game and concedes just over a goal per match.
- First Half Performance: Molde wins the first half in 52% of their matches.
Elfsborg:
- Recent Form: Elfsborg has won nine out of their last eleven games.
- Away Form: Elfsborg has been consistent, especially in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.
- Scoring and Conceding: Elfsborg averages 1.94 goals scored and concedes 1.5 goals per game.
- First Half Performance: Elfsborg wins the first half in 40% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Molde: Molde, who slipped to fifth place last season in the Norwegian Eliteserien after winning the Norwegian Cup, have been showing a mix of form this season. While they are performing better than last year, they aren’t strong enough to challenge Bodø/Glimt for the title. Molde’s approach has been pragmatic, focusing on solid defensive play while relying on key players to secure narrow victories. Their performance in European competitions has seen them secure crucial wins, especially at home.
Elfsborg: Elfsborg, on the other hand, started their UEFA Europa League qualification campaign earlier and have shown a solid form. The Swedish side comfortably handled their previous opponents, Pafos and Sheriff, and showed resilience against Rijeka. Despite their strong form, they have faced some setbacks recently in the domestic league. However, they still possess a potent attack, capable of troubling even well-organized defenses like Molde’s.
Probable Starting Lineups
Molde (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Posiadala
- Defenders: Fjørtoft, Høegh, Hagelskjaer
- Midfielders: Breivik, Eikrem, Dæhli, Eriksen, Linnes
- Forwards: Ikhlé
Elfsborg (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Pettersson
- Defenders: Jegbe, Henriksson, Holmén
- Midfielders: Hult, Ouma, Zeneli, Hedlund
- Forwards: Baidoo, Kasem, Frick
Head-to-Head Matches
Molde and Elfsborg met in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers in 2022, where Molde won both matches with scores of 2-1 and 4-1.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Molde vs Elfsborg
While Molde is the favorite, especially playing at home, Elfsborg’s recent form cannot be ignored. The Swedish side has been impressive and could make things difficult for the Norwegian hosts. We recommend betting on Elfsborg to win away with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.83).
Prediction: Elfsborg to win with a "+1 goal" handicap
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