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Hibernian FC vs Molde FK, Europe 2018-19 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
0 – 0
Full Time
Thu 9 Aug 2018 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Molde FK — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Ferenc Karako
  • Referee Peter Kobor
  • Referee Adam Farkas
  • Referee Balazs Szert

Head-to-Head

1
1
Hibernian FC 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Molde FK

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug Molde FK H 0–0 D
05 Aug Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
02 Aug PAE Asteras Tripolis A 1–1 D
26 Jul PAE Asteras Tripolis H 3–2 W
19 Jul NSI Runavik A 6–4 W
12 Jul NSI Runavik H 6–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug Hibernian FC A 0–0 D
02 Aug KF Laci A 2–0 W
26 Jul KF Laci H 3–0 W
19 Jul Glenavon FC H 5–1 W
11 Jul Glenavon FC A 1–2 L
18 May Frosinone Calcio H 0–3 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Hibernian FC host Molde FK — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Molde FK's shape.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Molde FK are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' Molde FK is showing some good football. However, Molde FK are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' Molde FK come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Molde FK's compact .
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Porteous on 48 minutes.
  • 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' A moment of madness from Etzaz Hussain on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Molde FK will be frustrated.
  • 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 62' Molde FK ring the changes. Magnus Wolff Eikrem has done his job and it is now time for Leke James to step up.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stian Gregersen on 64.
  • 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Molde FK — Mattias Mostrom on, Daniel Chima off on 72 minutes.
  • 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryan Porteous suffering a number of foals already.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Florian Kamberi is replaced by Samuel Eduok on 81 minute.
  • 86' A quiet spell here at . Molde FK seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 90' Vegard Forren catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Pawel Cibicki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eirik Hestad on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Molde FK xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC44% Draw32% Molde FK24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Molde FK
56%
Hibernian FC or Molde FK
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC28% Draw56% Molde FK16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.5%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Molde FK covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 24% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 16% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Molde FK keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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