Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
2 – 1
Full Time
Thu 18 Mar 2021 · 17:55 UTC Aker Stadion HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'
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
5 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 31.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

1
1
Molde FK 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Granada CF

Recent Form

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
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. molde fk is hosting granada cf for another epic battle.
  • 5' molde fk currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 7' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Victor Diaz.
  • 12' 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.
  • 17' Yan Eteki, a Cameroon , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 22' Yangel Herrera has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 27' 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.
  • 29' Jesus Vallejo makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Granada CF are in front.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 39' It’s high time Erling Moe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Molde FK! Sheriff Sinyan comes on to replace Stian Gregersen.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' granada cf come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 61' molde fk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 62' A moment of madness from Birk Risa on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Molde FK will be frustrated.
  • 63' Another substitution for Molde FK to replace Bjorn Sigurdarson by David Fofana on 63 minute.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Soldado comes on to replace Molina.
  • 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Antonio Puertas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for granada cf.
  • 72' The Spain Soldado breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 0-2!
  • 76' Another substitution for Granada CF to replace Maxime Gonalons by Yan Eteki on 76 minute.
  • 77' The Molde FK manager makes a substitution. Eirik Andersen departs to be replaced by Erling Knudtzon.
  • 82' The Molde FK manager makes a substitution. Emil Breivik departs to be replaced by Etzaz Hussain.
  • 83' A change in the Granada CF ranks — Jesus Vallejo exits the field as Nehuen Perez enters on 83.
  • 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 90' The deadlock is broken! Eirik Hestad gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

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.