The second leg of the Europa League second qualifying round features Silkeborg hosting Molde at JYSK park. Silkeborg must overturn a two-goal deficit following a 3-1 defeat in Norway.
Team Form
Silkeborg
Silkeborg are coming into this match after a disappointing 3-1 loss in the first leg. Despite a strong performance, matching Molde’s shot count, they couldn’t secure a favourable result.
Silkeborg’s home record in European competitions is not encouraging, with just nine wins in 25 matches.
Recently, they also suffered a 2-1 defeat to newly-promoted Aalborg, which leaves them with one win and one loss in their opening two league fixtures.
Recent Form (all competitions): WLL
Molde
Molde have a comfortable advantage after their first-leg victory.
Despite struggling away from home in European competition, losing seven of their last nine matches, they managed to secure important wins against Legia Warsaw and BK Hacken.
Currently fourth in the Norwegian Eliteserien, Molde are looking to spark their league campaign with a strong European run. However, they are also on a three-game winless streak in the league.
Recent Form (all competitions): WWDWLL
Team News
Silkeborg
Silkeborg will be missing up to five players due to injuries: Alexander Madsen, Callum McCowatt, Fredrik Carlsen, Pelle Mattsson, and Younes Bakiz.
Alexander Lind, last season’s top scorer, who scored in the first leg, is expected to lead the attack.
Possible Starting Lineup: N Larsen; Sonne, Rodin, Ganchas, Poulsen; M Larsen, Brink, Andersen; Adamsen, Orazov; Lind
Molde
Molde will be without Fredrik Gulbrandsen and Veton Berisha, both out until early next month.
Kristoffer Haugen, who was forced off in their recent league defeat, is doubtful. Mathias Fjortoft Lovik might replace him in the starting lineup.
Possible Starting Lineup: Posiadala; Amundsen, Hagelskjaer, Lund; Stenevik, Kaasa, Daehli, Breivik, Lovik; Eriksen, Eikrem
Prediction
Silkeborg will have the home advantage and need to push hard for a victory….
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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-08-01 06:52:15
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