Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Elfsborg
Match Time & Date:
29/08/2024
10:00 AM
Prediction: 2-2
Molde
A spot in the Europa League group stages will be at stake when Elfsborg and Molde lock horns at Boras Arena on Thursday evening. Elfsborg aim to defend their slim lead in front of home fans and they are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the reverse fixture. The good news for the hosts is that both Timothy Ouma and Niklas Hult are back from the domestic bans, while experienced forward Per Frick remains on the sidelines with injury.
The Norwegians, on the other hand, head into the match following a routine 3-0 win over HamKam. As Molde have no other option but to go all guns blazing at Elfsborg, both teams to score betting option should be considered. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be experienced midfielder Magnus Eikrem, who scored a brace at the weekend, whereas the likes of Bakke, Bjornbak, Haugen, Linnes, and Gulbrandsen should miss out through injuries.
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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