Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Dundalk FC vs Molde FK, Europe 2020-21 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
Dundalk FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Molde FK
Thu 22 Oct 2020 · 16:55 UTC Oriel Park HT 45' · FT 45+9'
Y 20' Stian Gregersen
Sean Gannon 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Dundalk FC vs Molde FK — Europe at Oriel Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Mika Lamppu
  • Referee Petri Viljanen
  • Referee Riku Vihreavuori
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

2
Dundalk FC 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Molde FK
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-22 Dundalk FC 1–2 Molde FK

Recent Form

Dundalk FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct Molde FK H 1–2 L
01 Oct KI Klaksvik H 3–1 W
24 Sep FC Sheriff Tiraspol A 1–1 D
17 Sep Inter Club d'Escaldes A 1–0 W
13 Aug SK Slovan Bratislava H 1–3 L
07 Aug SK Slovan Bratislava A 0–1 L
Molde FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct Dundalk FC A 2–1 W
29 Sep Ferencvárosi TC A 0–0 D
23 Sep Ferencvárosi TC H 3–3 D
16 Sep Qarabag Agdam FK A 0–0 D
29 Aug FK Partizan Beograd H 1–1 D
22 Aug FK Partizan Beograd A 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Dundalk FC and Molde FK is underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundalk FC and Molde FK are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' Stian Gregersen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' Kristoffer Haugen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 83 appearances.
  • 35' Sean Murray makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Dundalk FC are in front.
  • 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundalk FC that had 87 games and scored 19 goals.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundalk FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 55' Norway international Martin Bjornbak has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 62' The Norway Etzaz Hussain breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-1!
  • 64' Dundalk FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick McEleney is hanging Greg Sloggett on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' The whistle greets Mathis Bolly as he departs to be replaced by Erling Knudtzon.
  • 72' Ohi Omoijuanfo does the damage! The net is bulging and Molde FK surge ahead!
  • 72' A moment of madness from Sean Gannon on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Dundalk FC will be frustrated.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Dundalk FC team. Darragh Leahy is replaced by Cameron Dummigan on 77 minute.
  • 80' The Dundalk FC bench stirs into life. Michael Duffy is withdrawn and Stefan Colovic gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Martin Ellingsen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Magnus Wolff Eikrem at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' Molde FK have won 76 goals from 83 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Ohi Omoijuanfo as he leaves the pitch. Ola Brynhildsen steps in for Molde FK.
  • With this win, Molde FK is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Dundalk FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Molde FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erling Moe

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23 Dundalk FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Molde FK xG
I would bet for: Dundalk FC or Molde FK 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundalk FC33% Draw30% Molde FK37%
Actual: Molde FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Dundalk FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Molde FK
67%
Dundalk FC or Molde FK
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Dundalk FC24% Draw48% Molde FK28%
Actual: Dundalk FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Dundalk FC

Handicap Dundalk FC covers Push Molde FK covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Dundalk FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Molde FK keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.