Match Analysis: Elfsborg vs Molde
Date and Time: 29 August 2024 at 17:00 UTC
Stadium: Borås Arena
Location: Borås, Sweden
Referee: Harm Osmers
Recent Performance
Elfsborg:
1. Elfsborg 3-1 IFK Gothenburg (25 Aug 2024, Sweden)
2. Molde 0-1 Elfsborg (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Mjaellby 1-1 Elfsborg (18 Aug 2024, Sweden)
4. Elfsborg 2-0 Rijeka (15 Aug 2024, Europa League)
5. Elfsborg 2-1 GAIS (11 Aug 2024, Sweden)
Molde:
1. Molde 3-0 HamKam (25 Aug 2024, Norway)
2. Molde 0-1 Elfsborg (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Cercle Brugge 1-0 Molde (15 Aug 2024, Europa League)
4. Lillestroem 1-2 Molde (11 Aug 2024, Norway)
5. Molde 3-0 Cercle Brugge (8 Aug 2024, Europa League)
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Head to Head:
1. Molde 0-1 Elfsborg (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
2. Elfsborg 1-2 Molde (28 Jul 2022, Europa Conference League)
3. Molde 4-1 Elfsborg (21 Jul 2022, Europa Conference League)
Predicted Lineups:
Elfsborg (4-3-3 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Isak Pettersson (No. 31)
– Defenders: Sebastian Holmen (No. 8), Ibrahim Buhari (No. 29), Terry Yegbe (No. 2)
– Midfielders: Simon Hedlund (No. 15), Besfort Zeneli (No. 27), Jens Jakob Thomasen (No. 7), Rami Kaib (No. 19)
– Forwards: Emil Holten (No. 12), Michael Baidoo (No. 10), Ahmed Qasem (No. 18)
Molde (4-4-2 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Albert Posiadala (No. 22)
– Defenders: Casper Oyvann (No. 3), Anders Hagelskjaer (No. 25), Valdemar Lund (No. 4)
– Midfielders: Halldor Stenevik (No. 18), Emil Breivik (No. 16), Mats Moller Daehli (No. 17), Markus Kaasa (No. 15), Mathias Fjortoft Lovik (No. 31)
– Forwards: Magnus Wolff Eikrem (No. 7), Kristian Eriksen (No. 20)
Match Evaluation:
Elfsborg’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Strong home form as evidenced by recent victories.
– Solid defense and effective counter-attacking play.
– Key players like Michael Baidoo and Emil Holten in good scoring form.
– Weaknesses:
– Occasionally vulnerable to high-press systems which Molde might exploit.
– Dependence on home form and maintaining consistency can be a challenge.
Molde’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Have shown resilience in bouncing back strongly from defeats.
– Strong defensive unit with the ability to keep things tight at the back.
– Experienced attacking players capable of turning the match around.
– Weaknesses:
– Recent loss at home to Elfsborg might affect morale.
– Away form has been inconsistent, which might be problematic against a strong home team.
Prediction:
Result: Given Elfsborg’s recent home form, including their recent victory over Molde and solid form in Europe, they are likely to build on their first-leg advantage. Molde, while resilient, may find it challenging to overturn the deficit away from home.
Predicted Final Score:
Elfsborg 2-1 Molde
Potential Goalscorers:
– Elfsborg: Michael Baidoo, Emil Holten
– Molde: Magnus Wolff Eikrem
This prediction takes into account recent performances, individual player contributions, and historical head-to-head outcomes.
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