Molde were very professional in the way they got past Silkeborg last week. The Norwegian outfit scored three goals from just three shots on target which was just what they needed to do, with their opponents now having a mountain to climb.
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Silkeborg vs Molde Prediction: Another one-sided affair on the cards
Key Stats
- Three of Molde's last five fixtures have witnessed at least three goals.
- Silkeborg have now lost back-to-back games
- Molde have failed to keep a clean sheet in three consecutive matches
Correct score prediction: Silkeborg 1-1 Molde
Molde managed to do the dirty work last week at home and establish a very nice two-goal lead which should allow them to sit back and rotate the starting lineup, if that's what Erling Moe wished to do and focus on their league campaign.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Molde expected to faulter
- HOME: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.8) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.6) – 38.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers are expecting a very close affair and can even see Molde – who are ranked 162 places higher in UEFA's club rankings – losing out to Silkeborg, which would make for a very tense and interesting second-leg.
We would not like to pick an outright winner for this relatively close affair and instead would prefer to punt on the BTTS market. You can find further predictions on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Silkeborg looking for revenge
Last week's clash was the first time these two sides had faced off and it was Molde who came out on top and gave Silkeborg a lesson in professionalism needing just three shots on target to score three goals.
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Silkeborg preview: Hopeful of an upset
The Danes are favoured by the bookmakers which shows how serious of a threat they can be to Molde, especially if the Norwegian side enter the game with complacency.
Silkeborg claimed sixth spot in the league last season but qualified for the Europa League by winning the Danish Cup, defeating AGF 1-0 in the final.
Predicted lineup: Larsen (GK), Poulsen, Ganchas, Rödin, Sonne, Brink, Larsen, Mattsson, Orazov, Lind, Adamsen
Denmark Superligaen 11/05/25
W
Sonderjyske
0
Silkeborg IF
1
Denmark Cup 07/05/25
W
Brondby
1
Silkeborg IF
2
Denmark Superligaen 04/05/25
D
Vejle
1
Silkeborg IF
1
Denmark Cup 30/04/25
D
Brondby
3
Silkeborg IF
3
Denmark Superligaen 27/04/25
L
Lyngby
2
Silkeborg IF
0
Molde preview: Must avoid a potential banana skin
Molde know the job is far from over with a quickfire Silkeborg goal on Thursday having the potential to change everything. So, coming out firing from kick-off will be essential as they look to quieten a likely animated Norwegian crowd.
The Eliteserien is at its midway point and as things stand Molde sit nine points off the league leaders Bodo/Glimt.
Predicted lineup: Karlstrom (GK), Lund, Hagelskjær, Øyvann, Løvik, Breivik, Kaasa, Dæhli, Linnes, Eikrem, Eriksen
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
W
Bryne
0
Molde
3
Norway Cup 07/05/25
W
Rana FK
0
Molde
4
Norway Eliteserien 04/05/25
W
Haugesund
1
Molde
2
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
D
Rosenborg
0
Molde
0
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Tru00e6ff
1 (11)
Molde
1 (12)
Player to watch – Kristian Eriksen
Following a goal last week against Silkeborg, Kristian Eriksen will be someone who the Norwegian club will have looked at and trained to play against all week.
Eriksen has been in ominous form for Molde netting eight goals and registering 10 assists in just 16 league appearances. So, he will be looking to make it two-in-two against Silkeborg on Thursday and keep up what has been a magnificent season thus far.