Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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' Temperatures are rising at Aker Stadion as Molde FK face off against Granada CF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Molde FK and Granada CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 7' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Victor Diaz.
  • 12' Molde FK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Granada CF backline.
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Molde FK in their trying to find a way past Granada CF's compact .
  • 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 29' Jesus Vallejo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 39' Granada CF 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.
  • 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' Fresh legs for Molde FK! Sheriff Sinyan comes on to replace Stian Gregersen.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Granada CF that had 257 games and scored 297 goals.
  • 56' Molde FK is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 61' Etzaz Hussain has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 62' Birk Risa was booked on 62.
  • 63' Molde FK ring the changes. Bjorn Sigurdarson has done his job and it is now time for David Fofana to step up.
  • 64' Molina makes way for Soldado at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Granada CF.
  • 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 72' Soldado doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Yan Eteki comes on to replace Maxime Gonalons.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Molde FK — Erling Knudtzon on, Eirik Andersen off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' A tactical swap from Molde FK — Etzaz Hussain on, Emil Breivik off on 82 minutes.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Jesus Vallejo as he leaves the pitch. Nehuen Perez steps in for Granada CF.
  • 88' Molde FK are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Granada CF's shape.
  • 90' Eirik Hestad is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 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

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.