Molde vs Granada
18th March 1755hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1415 GMT, Wednesday 17 March
Erling Moe’s Molde and Diego Martinez’s Granada meet in the UEFA Europa League this Thursday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The Spanish side have a handy lead in the tie after a comfortable 2-0 home victory last week. Will Granada cruise into the last eight, or can Molde cause an almighty upset in Hungary? Take a look at our in-depth betting preview.
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Molde Preview – Can the Norwegians cause a shock?
Molde have shocked many by reaching the last 16 of this season’s Europa League. After being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in the qualifying rounds, the Norwegian side were drawn into a Europa League group with Arsenal, Dundalk and Rapid Vienna.
Erling Moe’s men lost home and away to Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, but they beat Vienna and Dundalk to book their passage in the Europa League knockout rounds as group runners-up.
In the last 32, they went up against German side Hoffenheim. After a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Molde picked up a stunning 2-0 away victory at the Rhein-Necker-Arena to go through.
The Eliteserien outfit have left themselves with a mountain to climb after defeat at Nuevo Los Carmenes last Thursday, but Moe’s troops will not go down without a fight.
Granada Preview – Spaniards to get the job done in Budapest?
Diego Martinez’s Granada head into this European knockout tie in patchy form. They have lost three and won three of their last six in league and cup, though they head to Hungary having won the last two.
Granada are currently in eighth position in La Liga with 11 games to play. Overall, they have won ten, lost 11 and drawn six. At the time of writing, Martinez’s men are six points away from the final European spot.
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Granada have been mightily impressive during this Europa League campaign. After getting out of a tricky group, the Spanish outfit shocked Napoli in the Round of 32, going through with a 3-2 aggregate victory. Will they progress into the last eight on Thursday?
Molde vs Granada Betting Advice
The 1st leg a week ago was the first ever meeting between the pair. Granada were solid on their own patch, netting in either half to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory. Jorge Molina opened the scoring in the 26th minute, with Roberto Soldado doubling their advantage with 15 minutes to go. Shortly before Granada’s second, Molde midfielder Martin Ellingsen was sent off for two yellow cards.
Key Facts – Molde vs Granada Betting Tip
- Granada beat Molde 2-0 in the 1st leg
- The Spanish side have won three of their last four games
- Molde have not played a league match since December
Molde are certainly the fresher of the two clubs, but Granada have the momentum. The Spaniards were solid on home turf, and we fancy Granada to see the job through in Budapest on Thursday.
Granada have won their last two without conceding. Take a punt on them to win to nil again this Thursday at 3/1. Also, we like the look of 10/1 for a repeat 2-0 scoreline.
The best betting odds for Molde vs Granada
Molde to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Granada to win: 11/8 at Bet365
