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Molde vs Hibernian Prediction & Betting tips
The Norwegian side starts slightly as a favorite to win the match due to the local factor and above all because it usually increases its level when it acts in its stadium. For this reason and knowing that the key is open after the 0-0 of the first leg, we believe that it has what it takes to win half of the match. Remember that the Scots can suffer in defense, costing them to endure the vertical rhythm that the “blue” set usually produces. The ideal is for the “Nordics” to win the first half, in order to win the pick with relative comfort.
Molde:
The team comes very well to this duel after beating leader Brann for the Norwegian tournament. Thanks to this triumph, he added 33 points in the general table and was 5 points behind. Now his goal is to qualify for the next phase of the Europa League and make history. Therefore, it will seek to take over the ball and advance its lines in a constant manner. A detail to consider of the Norwegians is that they are compact and explosive between lines. For this match, the coach Solskjaer is expected to use the best he has and keep the 4-3-3 system he has been using this season (Hussain, Chima Chukwu and Hestad).
As a local, Molde has added more than positive results in recent months, after winning 7 games in a row since last May (5 for the local tournament and 2 for the Europa League). The triumphs for the European contest were 5-1 against Glenavon of Northern Ireland and 3-0 against Laci of Albania. His last victory for the Norwegian league was last Sunday when he beat 5-1 to the always complicated Brann (3-1 partial advantage in the first half after winning 3-0). As an added data we tell you that the “Nordics” have won 8 out of 10 games played at home for the domestic tournament (28 goals in favor and 8 against, showing a very high efficiency in the face of the goal).
Hibernian :
The Scottish equaled 1-1 against St. Johnstone as visitors, reaching 4 points in their local championship. Previously they had thrashed Motherwell 3-0 at home, showing positive things in this league start. Now they will seek to make history and sneak into the next stage of this European event. The logic indicates that the owners retract their lines and appeal to the backlash to attack. Remember that the main objective of the British is not to receive a goal in the first 25 ‘minutes of the game, because if this happens the tie could be complicated.
With the 0-0 harvested in his stadium, Hibernian will seek to cool the pace of the game, trying to populate the midfield to stop the frantic style of Molde. In the previous two Europa League rounds, the team managed to add positive results by playing away from Scotland. First won 4-6 at Faroe Islands Runavik and then equalized 1-1 against Asteras Tripoli (0-1 partial advantage in the first half with a goal scored in the 44 ‘minute of that stage). The doubt in this exit will be to know if the technician Lennon will maintain the system 3-5-2 that usually uses with regularity or will change it by a 4-4-2 more classic and conservative.
The only match played by both teams was the one that took place last Thursday. In that match, Molde had more the ball despite playing away from home (44% vs. 56%). In terms of auctions, Hibernian had more to specify 11 in total. The Norwegians only registered 5 in total. If corners are concerned, the Scots won 4 and the “Nordics” got 5 in total (3-1 in the first 45 ‘minutes of play).
Molde vs Hibernian head to head matches
09.08.18 EL Hibernian Molde 0 : 0