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Molde FK vs Hibernian FC, Europe 2018-19 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Molde FK
3 – 0
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Thu 16 Aug 2018 · 17:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Ryan Porteous
Y 44' Efe Ambrose
Stian Gregersen 68' Y
Y 75' Martin Boyle

Overview

Match Preview

Molde FK vs Hibernian FC — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Johan Balder
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
7 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 10.1 goals/game

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 1.5 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-16 Molde FK 3–0 Hibernian FC 2018-08-09 Hibernian FC 0–0 Molde FK

Recent Form

Molde FK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Hibernian FC H 3–0 W
09 Aug Hibernian FC A 0–0 D
02 Aug KF Laci A 2–0 W
26 Jul KF Laci H 3–0 W
19 Jul Glenavon FC H 5–1 W
11 Jul Glenavon FC A 1–2 L
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Molde FK A 0–3 L
12 Aug St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
09 Aug Molde FK H 0–0 D
05 Aug Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
02 Aug PAE Asteras Tripolis A 1–1 D
26 Jul PAE Asteras Tripolis H 3–2 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Molde FK and Hibernian FC.
  • 5' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 11' That is a Yellow card for Hibernian FC. Ryan Porteous will be fuming at that decision.
  • 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 26' A quiet spell here at . Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Molde FK must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 35' Erling Haland puts Molde FK on the lead.
  • 40' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Marvyn Bartley is replaced by Emerson Hyndman on 40 minute.
  • 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Efe Ambrose.
  • 49' Molde FK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
  • 54' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 57' Fresh legs for Molde FK! Magnus Wolff Eikrem comes on to replace Pawel Cibicki.
  • 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 66' Fredrik Aursnes does the damage! The net is bulging and Molde FK surge ahead!
  • 68' Stian Gregersen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
  • 71' Petter Strand is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stian Gregersen at the 71 minute mark.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Martin Boyle. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Jamie MacLaren is replaced by Samuel Eduok on 76 minute.
  • 81' Christoffer Remmer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 82' Erling Haland with the second goal in the match!
  • 83' The crowd applauds Erling Haland as he leaves the pitch. Leke James steps in for Molde FK.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Lewis Stevenson is replaced by David Gray.
  • The final score is 3-0.

Lineups

Molde FK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8 Molde FK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Molde FK to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Molde FK62% Draw24% Hibernian FC14%
Actual: Molde FK win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Molde FK or Draw
86%
Draw or Hibernian FC
38%
Molde FK or Hibernian FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Molde FK43% Draw46% Hibernian FC11%
Actual: Molde FK win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
2 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
10.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
4.7%
4 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Molde FK

Handicap Molde FK covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 20% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 26% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 9% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Molde FK keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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