Cercle Brugge vs Molde Match Prediction
Match Information
Date and time: 15 Aug 2024 at 18:00 UTC
Stadium: Jan Breydel Stadion
Location: Bruges, Belgium
Referee: Balazs Berke (Hungary)
Recent Form and Performance
Cercle Brugge:
Cercle Brugge has had a mixed bag of results recently:
– Win against Beerschot (4-1)
– Loss to Molde (0-3)
– Loss to Kortrijk (1-2)
– Win against Kilmarnock (1-0)
– Loss to Westerlo (0-3)
– Draw against Kilmarnock (1-1)
Key players include Kevin Denkey and Thibo Somers, who have been contributing significantly to their matches.
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Likely Formation: 4-2-3-1
– Goalkeeper: Warleson
– Defenders: Edgaras Utkus, Boris Popovic, Jesper Daland, Flavio Nazinho
– Midfielders: Lawrence Agyekum, Abu Francis, Abdoul Kader Ouattara, Thibo Somers, Felipe Augusto
– Forward: Kevin Denkey
Molde:
Molde has showcased impressive form:
– Win against Lillestrøm (2-1)
– Win against Cercle Brugge (3-0)
– Loss to Silkeborg (2-3 and 0-3)
– Loss to Viking (0-1)
– Win against Silkeborg (3-1)
– Loss to KFUM Oslo (2-3)
Key players include Magnus Wolff Eikrem and Kristian Eriksen, who are critical to the team’s offensive performance.
Likely Formation: 4-3-3
– Goalkeeper: Albert Posiadala
– Defenders: Casper Oyvann, Anders Hagelskjaer, Valdemar Lund
– Midfielders: Martin Linnes, Markus Kaasa, Mats Moller Daehli, Emil Breivik, Mathias Fjortoft Lovik
– Forwards: Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Kristian Eriksen
Match Analysis & Prediction
Given Molde’s recent decisive victory over Cercle Brugge and their overall solid form in both the local league and European competitions, they come into this match with a psychological advantage. Cercle Brugge, while strong at home, has struggled against tougher opponents, which may affect their performance.
Prediction: Molde is likely to secure a win or draw.
Predicted Score: Cercle Brugge 1-2 Molde or 0-0
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Cercle Brugge: Kevin Denkey
– Molde: Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Kristian Eriksen
Conclusion
Molde’s strong form and recent victory over Cercle Brugge make them favorites for this match. Cercle Brugge might pose a challenge, especially at home, but Molde’s advantage in recent performances and their attacking strength might just see them through.
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