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Europa League Qualification: Silkeborg vs Molde
Kickoff Time: 2024-08-02 01:15(HKT)
Source: USA TODAY Sports/Kiyoshi Mio
Silkeborg is a team from the Danish Superliga. The team has consistently remained in the mid-table position in the Danish Superliga and its overall strength is mediocre. In the first leg of the Europa League qualification, Silkeborg lost 1-3 to Molde as the away team. Although Silkeborg lost the first leg away, their performance in the match was not bad. Silkeborg was on par with Molde in various key statistics, but they lacked the ability to capitalize on opportunities and were overwhelmed by the home team’s momentum. In the last weekend’s league match, Silkeborg lost 1-2 to AaB as the away team, marking their second consecutive defeat in all competitions and also highlighting their weakness in away matches. This second leg will be played at Silkeborg’s home pitch, making it a good chance to prove themselves.
Molde, as a powerhouse from the Norwegian Eliteserien, has extensive experience in European competitions. In the first leg of the Europa League qualification, Molde defeated Silkeborg 3-1 at home, confirming their strength and experience. However, in the last weekend’s league match, Molde lost 0-1 to Viking as the away team, failing to secure consecutive victories. It’s worth mentioning that in their last four matches, Molde only achieved one win, one draw and two losses, and their overall performance has been unsatisfactory, with inconsistent form. The second leg away match is still uncertain for Molde. The only certain thing is that Molde holds a two-goal advantage, and as long as they don’t lose by more than one goal, they will advance.
Based on the result of the first leg, most people would think it was a one-sided match. However, in terms of the game itself, the performances of both teams were evenly matched. Although Molde has a higher overall strength and reputation than Silkeborg, they did not have a significant advantage in the match. Furthermore, Molde’s recent performances have been inconsistent, and they may adopt a more conservative strategy with a two-goal advantage. Considering all these factors, it is possible to expect Silkeborg to defend their home ground and avoid defeat.
Silkeborg’s Last 5 Games: LLWLW
24-07-28 AaB 2-1 Silkeborg
24-07-26 Molde 3-1 Silkeborg
24-07-21 Silkeborg 1-0 SoenderjyskE
24-07-12 Silkeborg 1-4 Vendsyssel FF
24-07-09 PEC Zwolle 1-3 Silkeborg
Molde’s Last 5 Games: LWLDW
24-07-29 Viking 1-0 Molde
24-07-26 Molde 3-1 Silkeborg
24-07-21 Molde 2-3 KFUM Oslo
24-07-13 Fredrikstad 0-0 Molde
24-07-07 Molde 3-0 Lillestroem
Head To Head Record:
24-07-26 Molde 3-1 Silkeborg
Prediction: Silkeborg to win or Draw