Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
Molde FK
3 – 1
Full Time
Dundalk FC
Thu 3 Dec 2020 · 20:00 UTC Aker Stadion HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Stian Gregersen 52' Y
Y 66' Brian Gartland
Birk Risa 84' Y
Erling Knudtzon 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Molde FK vs Dundalk FC — Europe at Aker Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Achmuller
  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Soren Storks

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
Molde FK 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Dundalk FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-03 Molde FK 3–1 Dundalk FC 2020-10-22 Dundalk FC 1–2 Molde FK

Recent Form

Molde FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Dundalk FC H 3–1 W
26 Nov Arsenal FC H 0–3 L
05 Nov Arsenal FC A 1–4 L
29 Oct SK Rapid Wien H 1–0 W
22 Oct Dundalk FC A 2–1 W
29 Sep Ferencvárosi TC A 0–0 D
Dundalk FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Molde FK A 1–3 L
26 Nov SK Rapid Wien H 1–3 L
05 Nov SK Rapid Wien A 3–4 L
29 Oct Arsenal FC A 0–3 L
22 Oct Molde FK H 1–2 L
01 Oct KI Klaksvik H 3–1 W

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 Molde FK and Dundalk FC is underway.
  • 5' Patrick McEleney is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Molde FK so far.
  • 10' Molde FK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundalk FC backline.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' David McMillan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' 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 Eirik Hestad suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' Magnus Wolff Eikrem doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 35' It looks surprising Molde FK does not make any changes. Michael Duffy has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 41' Brilliant from the ! Ohi Omoijuanfo makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 41.
  • 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stian Gregersen on 52.
  • 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 60' Dundalk FC make a change. Andy Boyle trudges off to be replaced by Patrick McEleney on 60 minutes.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Dundalk FC team. Nathan Oduwa is replaced by Michael Duffy on 61 minute.
  • 66' That is a Yellow card for Dundalk FC. Brian Gartland will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' A stunning finish from Martin Ellingsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 68' Fresh legs for Dundalk FC! John Mountney comes on to replace Chris Shields.
  • 73' Dundalk FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David McMillan is hanging Daniel Kelly on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Molde FK team. Fredrik Aursnes is replaced by Tobias Christensen on 78 minute.
  • 79' Mattias Mostrom has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eirik Hestad on 79 minute.
  • 84' Birk Risa is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
  • 86' The Molde FK manager makes a substitution. Ohi Omoijuanfo departs to be replaced by Mathis Bolly.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Erling Knudtzon on 90.
  • Molde FK celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Molde FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erling Moe

Dundalk FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91 Molde FK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Dundalk FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Molde FK57% Draw23% Dundalk FC20%
Actual: Molde FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Molde FK or Draw
80%
Draw or Dundalk FC
43%
Molde FK or Dundalk FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Molde FK39% Draw43% Dundalk FC18%
Actual: Molde FK win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Molde FK

Handicap Molde FK covers Push Dundalk FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 22% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Molde FK keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Dundalk FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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