Sunday , 16 August 2026

Molde FK vs Granada CF, Europe 2020-21 ROUND OF 16

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
Molde FK
2 – 1
Full Time
Granada CF
Thu 18 Mar 2021 · 17:55 UTC Aker Stadion HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'
Y 7' Victor Diaz
Birk Risa 62' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Molde FK vs Granada CF — Europe at Aker Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Sandro Scharer
  • Referee Bibiana Steinhaus
  • Referee Srdan Jovanovic
  • Referee Uros Stojkovic
  • Referee Milan Mihajlovic

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 Plzeň 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

1
1
Molde FK 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Granada CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-18 Molde FK 2–1 Granada CF 2021-03-11 Granada CF 2–0 Molde FK

Recent Form

Molde FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Granada CF H 2–1 W
11 Mar Granada CF A 0–2 L
25 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 2–0 W
18 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 3–3 D
10 Dec SK Rapid Wien A 2–2 D
03 Dec Dundalk FC H 3–1 W
Granada CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Molde FK A 1–2 L
14 Mar Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 1–0 W
11 Mar Molde FK H 2–0 W
07 Mar Athletic Club A 1–2 L
28 Feb Elche CF H 2–1 W
25 Feb SSC Napoli A 1–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Aker Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Molde FK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Victor Diaz on 7 minutes.
  • 12' With 0 assists to his name this season, Montoro is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Molde FK.
  • 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 22' It looks surprising Molde FK does not make any changes. Domingos Duarte has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 29' Jesus Vallejo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' Granada CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 44' Maxime Gonalons has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' Molde FK make a change. Stian Gregersen trudges off to be replaced by Sheriff Sinyan on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Etzaz Hussain has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rui Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Aker Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' The referee calls foul for Birk Risa. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 63' The Molde FK bench stirs into life. Bjorn Sigurdarson is withdrawn and David Fofana gets his opportunity.
  • 64' Molina makes way for Soldado at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Granada CF.
  • 69' Molde FK are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 72' Soldado does the damage! The net is bulging and Granada CF surge ahead!
  • 76' Yan Eteki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maxime Gonalons on 76 minute.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Erling Knudtzon. He replaces Eirik Andersen on 77 minute.
  • 82' Etzaz Hussain is replacing Emil Breivik for the Molde FK side.
  • 83' The Granada CF manager makes a substitution. Jesus Vallejo departs to be replaced by Nehuen Perez.
  • 88' Granada CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Eirik Hestad adds to his 0 season tally! Molde FK lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Molde FK to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Molde FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erling Moe

Granada CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57 Molde FK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Granada CF xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Molde FK46% Draw26% Granada CF28%
Actual: Molde FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Molde FK or Draw
72%
Draw or Granada CF
54%
Molde FK or Granada CF
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Molde FK32% Draw46% Granada CF22%
Actual: Molde FK win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Molde FK

Handicap Molde FK covers Push Granada CF covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Molde FK keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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