Elfsborg will host Molde in the second leg of their Europa League tie on Thursday, August 29.
Can the hosts defend the lead they got in the first leg or will the guests surprise them? Read our Elfsborg vs Molde prediction and preview to learn more about this match.
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Molde vs Elfsborg prediction: Another close duel expected
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in four of the last six Elfsborg's matches.
- Elfsborg have only lost one of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Molde have lost four times in their last seven matches across the board.
Correct score prediction: Elfsborg 2-1 Molde
We saw only one goal in the first leg between these teams, but Molde will now have to chase the win after losing at home, so we can see this being a more exciting game with more goals. That being aid, Elfsborg have our vote of confidence to win again.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Elfsborg backed by the bookies
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
As we can see from these Elfsborg vs Molde odds, the bookies consider the hosts to be the expected winners, though not by a huge margin. To be frank, we figured they would be favoured more overwhelmingly given their win in the first leg.
On top of that, Elfsborg have been in great form this season, while Molde have struggled lately.
In any case, if you enjoyed our picks for this game, make sure to also check out some of our latest free betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Molde have run riot in the past
These two teams have also met in 2022 when in the Europa Conference League qualifiers when Molde won both duels and secured a 6-2 aggregate win. Their third duel in history was last week and Elfsborg won that match 1-0 in Norway.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
Molde
Elfsborg
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 28/07/22
Elfsborg
Molde
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 21/07/22
Molde
Elfsborg
Elfsborg preview: Hoping to secure a spot in the group stage
Elfsborg have not reached the group stages of the Europa League since the 2013/14 season, but after a win in the first leg against Molde in Norway, they are very close to doing this again. On top of that, Elfsborg have been in great form, losing just one of their last 10 games in all competitions and if they can keep that up for just one more game, we'll see them in the Europa League group stage.
Sebastian Ohlsson was injured in the first leg and is unlikely to play in the rematch.
Predicted lineup: Pettersson (GK), Holmen, Ibrahim, Yegbe, Hedlund, Zeneli, Ouma, Hult, Qasem, Baidoo & Holten
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
D
Brommapojkarna
3
Elfsborg
3
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
Molde
1
Elfsborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
W
IFK Goteborg
1
Elfsborg
3
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Molde
0
Elfsborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
D
Mju00e4llby AIF
1
Elfsborg
1
Molde preview: Hoping to overcome the deficit
After losing three of their last four matches in Europe, Molde are now on the brink of being eliminated from the Europa League, but at least they'll get to play in the group stages of the Europa Conference League in that case. Of course, being one goal down is not an insurmountable deficit and Molde will hope to overcome it in Sweden in the second leg against Elfsborg.
Meanwhile, Fredrik Gulbrandsen will be out for a while with an injury, while Valdemar Lund is doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Posiadala (GK), Haugan, Oyvann, Hagelskjaer, Stenevik, Andre Kaasa, Daehli, Enggard, Lovik, Eriksen & Eikrem
Norway Eliteserien 01/09/24
L
Rosenborg
2
Molde
1
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Elfsborg
0
Molde
1
Norway Eliteserien 25/08/24
W
Ham-Kam
0
Molde
3
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Elfsborg
1
Molde
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 15/08/24
L
Cercle Brugge
1
Molde
0
Player to watch: Michael Baidoo
With three goals in Europe this term already, the forward from Ghana has been in good form and he'll be the player to monitor as Elfsborg look to secure their place in the group stage.
