Molde FK vs Helsingin JK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2
Overview
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Molde FK vs Helsingin JK — Champions League Q at Aker Stadion.
- Molde FK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Helsingin JK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Igor Pajac
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | Helsingin JK | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | Helsingin JK | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Molde FK host Helsingin JK — let the battle begin!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Molde FK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Helsingin JK is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 26' It’s a booking for Helsingin JK player. Atomu Tanaka gets a card.
- 31' Molde FK currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' Helsingin JK are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Molde FK and Helsingin JK are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' It looks surprising Molde FK does not make any changes. Sivert Mannsverk has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 59' Magnus Eikrem makes way for Eric Bugale Kitolano at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Molde FK.
- 63' Helsingin JK ring the changes. Topi Keskinen has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Olusanya to step up.
- 64' A moment of madness from Anders Hagelskjaer on 64 minutes earns him a card. Molde FK will be frustrated.
- 69' Molde FK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Helsingin JK backline.
- 71' Time for substitution for Molde FK. Anders Hagelskjaer is replaced by Veton Berisha.
- 74' The deadlock is broken! Kristian Eriksen gets on the scoresheet on 74 minutes.
- 79' Anthony Olusanya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Helsingin JK so far.
- 82' The crowd applauds Georgios Kanellopoulos as he leaves the pitch. Perparim Hetemaj steps in for Helsingin JK.
- 87' The 34-year-old Martin Bjornbak has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' A goal from the Norway international Ola Brynhildsen! He fires home on 89 to make it 2-0!
- 90' It is a substitution in Molde FK team. Ola Brynhildsen is replaced by Benjamin Tiedemann on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Molde FK Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 28
-
16
Emil Breivik ↓ Martin Ellingsen 90'
- 2
- 11
- 19
- 8
- 1
- 25
-
15
Markus Kaasa ↓ Kristian Eriksen 59'
- 7
Bench
-
9
Veton Berisha ↑ 71'
-
6
Martin Ellingsen ↑ 90'
- 14
- 23
- 12
-
20
Kristian Eriksen ↑ 59'
- 33
- 32
- 31
- 22
-
10
Eric Bugale Kitolano ↑ 59'
-
4
Benjamin Tiedemann ↑ 90'
Helsingin JK Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Jukka Raitala ↓ Roope Riski 90'
-
37
Atomu Tanaka ↓ Filip Rogic 63'
- 27
- 4
- 23
- 15
- 10
- 9
- 1
- 18
- 24
Bench
- 3
- 6
-
56
Perparim Hetemaj ↑ 82'
-
2
Tuomas Ollila ↑ 82'
- 7
-
8
Filip Rogic ↑ 63'
-
11
Roope Riski ↑ 90'
-
29
Anthony Olusanya ↑ 63'
- 78
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Topi Keskinen | 1 |
| Ola Brynhildsen | 1 |
| Kristian Eriksen | 1 |
Molde FK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56
Molde FK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Helsingin JK xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Molde FK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Molde FK or Draw
79%
Draw or Helsingin JK
48%
Molde FK or Helsingin JK
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Molde FK
| Handicap | Molde FK covers | Push | Helsingin JK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Molde FK keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Helsingin JK keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.