Elfsborg vs Molde prediction and betting tips on August 29, 2024

Game Prediction

A return match between Elfsborg and Molde will be held in the final round of the Europa League qualification on August 29, 2024. Having won in Norway, the Swedes have secured an advantage – they just need to not lose at the home arena now.
Elfsborg vs Molde: key statistics and trends
- Elfsborg has lost only 1 out of 15 previous matches.
- Molde has lost 5 out of 8 previous games.
- Elfsborg has scored at least once in 14 previous meetings.
- Elfsborg wins the first half in 40% of matches, Molde – in 54% of confrontations.
Our prediction for the match Elfsborg vs Molde
“The Elegant” is well rated in Swedish football, although the club is not currently considered the flagship there. Still, only Malmö was stronger in the previous cycle – the team managed to secure the vice-championship. “MFK” took the title in 2022, but did not retain it, falling behind Bodo/Glimt last year and appearing in 5th place. And the club managed to go to the Europa League again only by winning the cup.
Nowadays, “the Yellows” have seriously lost ground in the Allsvenskan. They are 15 points behind the leader, stuck around the so-called “equator” of the tournament table (although they managed to noticeably gain momentum compared to the failed start in the summer). The Norwegians can still become second in the Eliteserien, but the team made a lot of mistakes, especially in the summer.
The Swedes overcame 3 rounds in the qualification. Speaking about the first two, with Paphos and Sheriff, the club only won. It, as expected, was more difficult in the confrontation with Rijeka. Nevertheless, a 1-1 draw in Croatia and a 2-0 success on the native field sent the club to the next round. The Norwegians joined the fight later, but dealt with Silkeborg (3-1, 2-3) and Cercle Brugge (3-0 and 0-1). This team clearly plays better at the home arena. Hosting “the Elegant” there, the club conceded already in the 15th minute of the game and did not respond.
Elfsborg vs Molde: possible starting line-ups
Elfsborg (possible line-up): Pettersson – Yegbe, Henriksson, Holmen – Hult, Ouma, Zeneli, Hedlund – Baidoo, Qasem, Frick.
Molde (possible line-up): Posiadala - Fjortoft, Haugan, Hagelskjaer, Oyvann, Linnes – Breivik, Eikrem, Daehli, Eriksen – Ihler.
Previous head-to-head matches: Elfsborg vs Molde
The clubs fought in the Conference League qualification in 2022. Then, “MFK” was clearly stronger and won both matches.
Free prediction for the match Elfsborg vs Molde
The Swedes have all the aces in their hands. We are betting that their new victory will be recorded with “a 0 goal handicap” (odd: 1.67).
