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Molde FK vs Glenavon FC, Europe 2018-19 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
5 1
Full Time
Thu 19 Jul 2018 · 16:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Glenavon FC H 5–1 W
11 Jul Glenavon FC A 1–2 L
18 May Frosinone Calcio H 0–3 L
13 May FK Dinamo Makhachkala A 0–0 D
08 May Boavista FC H 1–4 L
29 Apr PFK Arsenal Tula A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Molde FK A 1–5 L
11 Jul Molde FK H 2–1 W
18 May Portimonense SC A 1–2 L
13 May FK Dinamo Moskva H 1–2 L
06 May FK Orenburg A 0–1 L
29 Apr Hadley FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Molde FK host Glenavon FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ruben Gabrielsen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Molde FK.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Glenavon FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Molde FK and Glenavon FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' Molde FK started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 28' Etzaz Hussain adds to his 0 season tally! Molde FK lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 33' Andy Hall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 34' The deadlock is broken! Eirik Hestad gets on the scoresheet on 34 minutes.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Stephen Donnelly.
  • 46' Molde FK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stian Gregersen is hanging Ruben Gabrielsen on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Glenavon FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' The 37-year-old Stephen Murray has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 59' GOAL! Eirik Hestad fires home to make it 3-0!
  • 61' That is a Yellow card for Molde FK. Babacar Sarr will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Molde FK team. Fredrik Brustad is replaced by Ibrahima Wadji on 61 minute.
  • 62' A goal from the Norway international Vegard Forren! He fires home on 62 to make it 4-0!
  • 67' Glenavon FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 74' Another substitution for Molde FK to replace Mattias Mostrom by Fredrik Aursnes on 74 minute.
  • 79' A quiet spell here at . Glenavon FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Glenavon FCJordan Jenkins on, Andy Hall off on 84 minutes.
  • 89' 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 Gary Muir suffering a number of foals already.
  • 90' GOAL! Eirik Hestad scores on 90. Assisted by Daniel Chima
  • 90' Andrew Doyle has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Glenavon FC! Jack O'Mahony comes on to replace Joshua Daniels.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Molde FK to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88 Molde FK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Glenavon FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Molde FK51% Draw25% Glenavon FC24%
Actual: Molde FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
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 21%
79%

Double Chance

Molde FK or Draw
76%
Draw or Glenavon FC
49%
Molde FK or Glenavon FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Molde FK37% Draw43% Glenavon FC20%
Actual: Molde FK win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Molde FK

Handicap Molde FK covers Push Glenavon FC covers
-2.5 14% 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% 70%
-1 30% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% 49%
+0.5 76% 24%
+1 76% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Molde FK keeps clean sheet
30%
Glenavon FC keeps clean sheet
16%

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