Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Cercle Brugge
Match Time & Date:
15/08/2024
11:00 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Molde
Buoyed by a 4-1 win over Beerschot VA in the Jupiler League round 3, Cercle Brugge will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Molde in the Europa League qualifier. Cercle Brugge need a big win in the reverse fixture as they suffered a 3-0 loss in Norway and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Erling Moe’s troops. Lithuania international Edgaras Utkus is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last league match, with Senna Miangue being ready to step up.
Molde, on the other hand, have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating Cercle Brugge in the Europa League and Lillestrom in the Eliteserien. However, home win should be considered this time out as the Blues should be happy with a small defeat in Belgium as well. As for the away team, Martin Bjornbak has joined Bakke, Berisha, and Gulbrandsen in the recovery room.
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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