One of the many Thursday Europa League games is the one that puts Molde versus Cercle Brugge. While this one might go under the radar for some people, it is an interesting fixture as it puts a team that has only just begun its season, against one that is in the middle of it and presumably – in its best form.
Molde FK Team News
Molde has been a ”home” team for some time now as their best results often come at home. This much seems to hold as a quick look at their last 3 home fixtures across all competitions will reveal 2 wins and 1 loss for the team. What is more important here is that 1 of these victories came in the previous round of the Europa League qualification against Silkeborg and was instrumental in the team’s progression in the tournament. But if we are to look more broadly that home victory against Silkeborg is the only one in Molde’s last 5 competitive fixtures from all competitions.
Cercle Brugge Team News
Cercle Brugge started off their 2024/2025 season with an away game against Scottish Kilmarnock in the previous round of the Europa League qualification. That fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Belgian squad securing a vital 1-0 victory in the second leg that proved enough to see them through to the next round. But not everything seems good for Cercle as their first 2 league fixtures ended in 2 defeats for the team, which further proves that this squad has so far had some issues during the start of the season. The slim 1-0 victory against Kilmarnock is Cercle’s only victory thus far in their 4 competitive matches.
Head-to-Head-Games
Molde and Cercle Brugge have not previously met one another in any European competition, nor have any friendlies between them taken place.
Molde FK vs Cercle Brugge Betting Prediction
Both Molde and Cercle Brugge are experiencing some hiccups with their current form. This much is evident by the shaky start to the new season by the Belgians and Molde’s recent issues with securing good results, especially away from home. But their one 1 did come in front of their fans and the Europa League no less. My view is that we will see a win for Molde here – they are more likely to secure a result as hosts, while Cercle has so far been more than shaky in their performances in addition to having less match practice than their Norwegian counterparts. Thus, my pick here is for a Molde win.
Betting Tip: Molde FK To Win
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Odds: 1.88
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