Thursday , 2 July 2026

Molde FK vs Helsingin JK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2

Champions League Qualification · 2023
Molde FK
2 – 0
Full Time
Helsingin JK
Wed 2 Aug 2023 · 17:00 UTC Aker Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 26' Atomu Tanaka
Anders Hagelskjaer 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Molde FK vs Helsingin JK — Champions League Q at Aker Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Igor Pajac
4 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
1
Molde FK 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Helsingin JK
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-02 Molde FK 2–0 Helsingin JK 2023-07-25 Helsingin JK 1–0 Molde FK

Recent Form

Molde FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Helsingin JK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Molde FK A 0–2 L
25 Jul Molde FK H 1–0 W
19 Jul Larne FC A 2–2 D
12 Jul Larne FC H 1–0 W
03 Nov Real Betis Balompie A 0–3 L
27 Oct AS Roma H 1–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Molde FK gets underway.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Helsingin JK started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Molde FK is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Molde FK is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 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' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' 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 Filip Rogic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Supporters expect more eagerness from Martin Bjornbak, as he is very good at scoring at Aker Stadion with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Helsingin JK that had 212 games and scored 76 goals.
  • 59' The whistle greets Magnus Eikrem as he departs to be replaced by Eric Bugale Kitolano.
  • 63' The Helsingin JK manager makes a substitution. Topi Keskinen departs to be replaced by Anthony Olusanya.
  • 64' It’s a booking for Molde FK player. Anders Hagelskjaer gets a card.
  • 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan made 212 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Molde FK team. Anders Hagelskjaer is replaced by Veton Berisha on 71 minute.
  • 74' Goal! Kristian Eriksen scores his 6 goal in 83 matches.
  • 79' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Molde FK needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 82' Another change for Helsingin JK made on 82 minute. Georgios Kanellopoulos leaves to be changed by Perparim Hetemaj.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 89' Goal! Ola Brynhildsen scores his 3 goal in 83 matches.
  • 90' Benjamin Tiedemann has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ola Brynhildsen on 90 minute.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Molde FK and Helsingin JK (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Molde FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Helsingin JK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

✓ Correct
Molde FK52% Draw27% Helsingin JK21%
Actual: Molde FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
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

✓ Correct
Molde FK36% Draw48% Helsingin JK16%
Actual: 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.