Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Bayer Leverkusen
Match Time & Date:
14/12/2023
12:45 PM
Prediction: 3-1
Molde
Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to keep their 100% record in the 2023/2024 Europa League campaign intact when they face Molde at their BayArena. The Bundesliga side have been producing excellent displays ever since Xabi Alonso took over the reins and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Victor Boniface, who has been scoring goals for fun this season, while Arthur remains on the sidelines with injury.
The Norwegians, on the other hand, are high on confidence following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bodo in the domestic cup final, but Bayer Leverkusen will pose a much bigger threat for Erling Moe’s troops than their previous rivals. Both Erling Knudtzon and Jacob Karlstrom are injured for the visiting team. It has to be noted that Leverkusen defeated Molde 2-1 at Aker Stadion earlier in the process.
Highlighted Player (Alex Grimaldo):
Alex Grimaldo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Portuguese side Benfica as a left back. Born in Valencia on September 20, 1995, Grimaldo started his youth career at his hometown club FC Valencia, but in 2008 Barcelona scouts brought him to Camp Nou.
The 171-cm-tall footballer scored six goals in 92 appearances for Barca B before joining Primeira Liga club Benfica in the winter of 2015. Alex Grimaldo made his debut with the Eagles on January 26, 2016 in a 6-1 win at Moreirense in the Taca da Liga. Speaking of his Primeira Liga debut, Grimaldo played his first league game for Benfica on February 29, 2016 in a 2-0 win over Uniao Leiria.
The Benfica defender has two caps for Spain U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut with the senior team. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of producing fine performances as a left winger as well.
Highlighted Team (Molde):
Based in Molde, Norway, Molde FK are one of the most successful Eliteserien clubs of the century. The Blues won their fourth domestic championship in 2019, with the team finishing the process 14 points clear of second-place Bodo.
However, Molde failed to defend their trophy the following season as Bodo looked unstoppable in the Norwegian top flight. Speaking of the Norwegian Cup, the Blues clinched their fourth silverware in 2014, with the team beating Odd 2-0 in the title game. The Eliteserien outfit play home games at Aker Stadion, the venue with the capacity of 11,249 spectators.
Thanks to a second-place finish in the 1998 Eliteserien campaign, Molde qualified for the Champions League for the first time ever. As a result, the likes of Real, Porto, and Olympiakos visited Norway. Molde are well known for their blue shirts and white shorts, with the team wearing white jerseys and blue shorts when playing on the road.
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