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Molde (Nor) vs Ferencvaros (Hun) Prediction & Betting tips
In qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, there has so far been a downright death of favorites. Highly traded teams and ex-participants such as Celtic Glasgow, Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade, Benfica Lisbon or Besiktas have already failed and thus make room for one or the other surprise participant in the elite circle of 32 clubs that are in the group stage of the most important European club competition will be represented.
One of these unexpected participants in the concert of the greats is determined, for example, in the playoff match between Molde and Ferencvaros Budapest. According to the odds, the best bookmakers give the Hungarians slightly better chances of making their first entry into the group stage since 1995, which is primarily due to the fact that Fradi already eliminated three strong teams in the course of this qualification.
But the Molde FK doesn’t need to hide either. The reigning Norwegian champions had to complete the relatively easier program, but had to play away twice. At home, the blue and whites are definitely stronger than abroad, which is why a tip on the home win is considered more likely for the first leg between Molde and Ferencvaros Budapest next Wednesday.
In our eyes, however, it should not be neglected that the green-whites are still unbeaten in the current competitive season and have all been able to make the last five matches victorious. With this self-confidence and the existing quality, we trust the Rebrov-Elf to be successful in the first leg in Northern Europe.
Molde:
Molde FK can now safely put the mission to defend its title in the Norwegian Elite Series aside. Although only 18 of 30 match days have been completed in the far north, the blue-whites are currently second in the ranking a full 16 points behind the still unbeaten front runner Bodo / Glimt, who does not even show the slightest signs of breaking in.
The priorities of coach Erling Moe’s team have therefore shifted in favor of the European Cup. There the four-time national champion has a great chance of reaching the group stage of the Champions League for the first time since 2000 and only for the second time. Only 180 minutes, plus any extra time and penalty shoot-out, separate the Fotball Club from the greatest international success in the club’s recent history.
The fact that the blue-whites even made it into the playoffs is due on the one hand to the feasible opponents, on the other hand to the strong nerves of the Scandinavians, who were able to prevail in round two after 0: 1 deficit against Celje and in the previous week away at Qarabag Agdam after penalties retained the upper hand. At the beginning a problem-free 5-0 win against Kuopio was achieved.
What in our eyes should also be considered for a smart prognosis between Molde and Ferencvaros Budapest is the anything but convincing form of the Norwegians. The dress rehearsal last weekend, for example, was lost 2-1 to Valerenga. It was the fourth defeat in the last five league games! The home side, who are also under pressure to deliver a good result in the first leg, should therefore not be very confident.
Ferencvaros Budapest:
Fradi from the Hungarian capital must be seen as the greatest discovery of this Champions League qualification so far. Hardly anyone would have believed the team of Ukrainian coach Serhiy Rebrov to make it into the playoffs. Now this performance is further enhanced when you see the well-known opponents the national champion has to deal with.
In the first round, the Swedish champions Djurgardens IF could be defeated relatively confidently 2-0 in their own stadium. The second hurdle was even more difficult. Nevertheless, away at Celtic Glasgow a sensational 2-1 success was achieved. After all, Fradi tended to go into the race as an outsider at home against Dinamo Zagreb last week, but was again able to assert himself 2-1. Now the first Champions League participation since 1995 beckons!
The anticipation among the green-whites for the two upcoming playoff matches is huge and the lately steadily increased self-confidence ensures that the odds on the guest promise an extremely attractive value before the first leg between Molde and Ferencvaros Budapest.
If the Rebrov-Elf can build on their recent performances, they will probably be able to work out a great starting position for the second leg in their own stadium in the coming week. Incidentally, the residents of the capital 20/21 don’t even know what it feels like to lose. The reigning title holder also started in the league with a solid seven points from three games.
It is also positive that the green-whites only had to play in the cup at the weekend, were able to spare some players against a lower-class team and still managed to dominate with 6: 1. In addition to the shape and the slightly higher quality in the squad, the better degree of freshness between Molde and Ferencvaros speaks for a prognosis for the Hungarians.