Galatasaray wants to successfully overcome the hurdle Molde
Molde from Norway have not given up on their dream of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, even though a tough opponent now awaits in the playoff matches. The Norwegians will be looking to capitalize on their rhythm and get the home win.
The Molde vs Galatasaray prediction from the betting providers shows that there is no clear favorite before the match. Galatasaray may have a very slight lead in the odds, but it is not very clear. On the pitch, it will come down to nuances, and the form of the day will also play a role.
In any case, there could be some scoring opportunities as both will try to play forward. That’s why our Molde vs. Galatasaray tip is also that both teams will score in this duel.
Molde – Statistics & current form
Molde FK and coach Erling Moe are hoping that the club will qualify for the UEFA Champions League. The team definitely has quality in the squad in many positions, but it needs to be called up. Players such as Linnes, Eikrem, Berisha and Mannsverk are well known beyond the borders of Moldova, so the team doesn’t have to completely hide individually.
The home side definitely has one advantage, apart from the fact that it’s a home game. Since the league in Norway is played in the calendar year, Molde has the rhythm. At the weekend there was a 0-0 at home against Valerenga, in the domestic league the team is in fourth place and thus in the chasing role.
There are already ten points between them and league leader Bodo/Glimt, which is not what was expected. Something more could have come around this season. The Molde vs. Galatasaray odds show, however, that the hosts are definitely expected to achieve a decent result, the favorite role for the guests is only minimal.
Molde at home with good results
Home games, however, Molde worked very neatly this season. The team has played nine times at home in the league, with only one defeat for the Norwegians. That’s a good basis on which to build. The flip side of the coin, of course, is the record in recent games, with only one win in four matches.
In the league, Molde also conceded 21 goals in 19 games, so there is still some catching up to do. However, the 41 goals they have scored are again positive to highlight. So there is light and shade, but definitely some elements that are encouraging ahead of the first leg against Galatasaray.
Because the balance is not always right, but Molde has a lot to offer especially offensively, our prediction before the match Molde against Galatasaray is that both teams will come to score.
Predicted lineup of Molde:
Karlstrøm – Linnes, Tiedemann, Hagelskjaer, Haugen – Mannsverk, Kaasa, Breivik, Grødem, Eikrem – Brynhildsen
Galatasaray – statistics & current form
Galatasaray is aiming high this season. This is shown by the investments the team has made. Ziyech, Ayhan, Demirbay, Zaha, Icardi or Tete: many prominent names moved to the Bosphorus. However, some of these players have not yet been nominated for the current qualification phase, which is evident in the distribution of roles. Gala will have to toil to take something with them in Norway.
Across both games, however, the Turks have advantages on their side. Meanwhile, the weekend saw Gala beat Trabzonspor 2-0 on the second matchday of the Süperlig. Icardi, who made a very good impression last season when he played for Gala on loan, scored twice.
The visitors will also rely on him in the game at Molde. Coach Okan Buruk sees him as a fixture in any case. Galatasaray has already played six competitive games in the new season, not losing any of them, with a total of four wins and two draws. Both slip-ups were away from home, in five of the six games the “0” could be kept, but also against opponents who bring a different level than Molde.
Even across the season, Galatasaray is in very good shape
The guests from Turkey have not lost any of their last twelve matches and accordingly bring a broad chest. Galatasaray has a lot of quality, won ten of these twelve games and is finding each other better and better. The style of play combines a mixture of good control with the ball and aggressive disruption in the game against the ball. This works against many opponents, especially those who are individually inferior.
It should be assumed that Gala will have more possession in this game. Despite the actually good values in the defense, there could still be some goals, the Molde vs Galatasaray betting odds underline that. The bookmakers trust both to set offensive accents. And Galatasaray will definitely score at least one goal, having managed to do so in 13 of the last 15 games.
Due to the individual advantages of the guests and the good record of the last weeks and months, our value tip before the match Molde against Galatasaray is that the guests do not lose and more than 1.5 goals fall
Predicted lineup of Galatasaray:
Muslera – Boey, Nelsson, Ayhan, Angelino – Oliveira, Demirbay, Midtsjö, Aktürkoglu, Akgün – Icardi
Molde – Galatasaray Direct comparison / H2H balance
Both teams have yet to play a match against each other, consequently there are no direct comparison statistics available.
Molde – Galatasaray tip
Molde wants to challenge Galatasaray and give the Turks a tough fight. However, it will certainly be difficult, because individually the guest has slightly ahead. This is also the view of the bookmakers, who see the team from the Süperlig as the favorites, especially over both games.
But because the Norwegians can be very cheeky, especially at home, our tip before the match Molde against Galatasaray is that both teams will also score.
