Bayer Leverkusen vs Molde prediction 14.12.2023
Bayer Leverkusen
5 : 1
Molde
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- Competition: Europa League
- Date: 14th December 2023
- Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18:45 CET
- Venue: BayArena
Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be looking to maintain their 100% record in Europe this season on Thursday evening when they host Norwegian side Molde in Germany.
The hosts are having a campaign to remember. Xabi Alonso’s side are yet to suffer a defeat in all competitions this season and sit on top of the tree in both the Bundesliga and Europa League Group H. What makes things even more exciting is the fact that Die Werkself have won all five of their games in Europe this season, scoring an average of almost three goals per game.
Molde meanwhile failed to defend their Elite Series title last season, finishing fifth in the standings, and have not been particularly good in Europe. Erling Moe’s side sit third in Group H but with just goal difference separating them from second-placed Qarabag FK, a win over Leverkusen on Thursday could see them get a Conference League place, if Hacken take all three points in the other game of the group.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Molde Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals
Bayer Leverkusen have had no problems when it comes to scoring goals especially at the BayArena. Alonso’s men have scored at least two goals in nine of their ten competitive home games this season and as many games ended with at least three goals.
Molde may be third in this group, but when it comes to scoring goals, they can not be underestimated. The visitors have scored the second most goals in this group (11) and each of their last three European games have ended with at least four goals.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Molde prediction: 3-1
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Molde Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Molde
1 : 2
Bayer Leverkusen
Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen team news
Leverkusen right-back Timothy Fosu-Mensah has recovered from his injury but the lack of fitness is likely to see him miss Thursday’s game.
The 25-year-old is joined on the hosts’ list of absentees by Arthur who has been out since September with a muscle injury.
Victor Boniface boast four goals in five Europa League matches this season and the Nigerian professional will lead the line and could be supported by Amine Adli and Florian Wirtz who have three goals between them in Europe this season.
Last matches of Bayer Leverkusen
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Bayer Leverkusen
5 : 1
Molde
Europa League
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Stuttgart
1 : 1
Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga
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Bayer Leverkusen
3 : 1
SC Paderborn
DFB Pokal
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Bayer Leverkusen
1 : 1
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga
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Hacken
0 : 2
Bayer Leverkusen
Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lukas Hradecky
Defenders
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12
Edmond Tapsoba
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4
Jonathan Tah
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6
Odilon Kossounou
Midfielders
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20
Álex Grimaldo
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25
Exequiel Palacios
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34
Granit Xhaka
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30
Jeremie Frimpong
Forwards
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21
Amine Adli
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22
Victor Boniface
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10
Florian Wirtz
Molde team news
Meanwhile, Erling Knudtzon (head), Jacob Karlstrøm (muscle) and Emil Breivik (broken tibia) will be missing for Molde this week due to injuries.
Given that no injuries were registered in the Newegian Cup title win over Bodo/Glimt last weekend, head coach Erling Moe is likely to resist the temptation to make many changes to his starting eleven.
Kristian Eriksen has four goals to his name in Europe this season and should keep his place in the middle of the park, while Magnus Wolff Eikrem and Veton Berisha will reunite in the final third.
Last matches of Molde
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Bodo/Glimt
0 : 1
Molde
NM Cup
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Molde
1 : 1
HamKam
Eliteserien
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Molde
2 : 2
Qarabag FK
Europa League
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Sarpsborg 08
1 : 3
Molde
Eliteserien
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Molde
4 : 0
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
Molde lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Oliver Petersen
Defenders
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31
Mathias Fjørtoft Løvik
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19
Eirik Haugan
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3
Casper Øyvann
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6
Martin Ellingsen
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28
Kristoffer Haugen
Midfielders
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20
Kristian Eriksen
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16
Emil Breivik
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22
Magnus Grødem
Forwards
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7
Magnus Wolff Eikrem
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9
Veton Berisha
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- Nine of the last eleven games of Molde ended with at least four goals.
- Eight of the last nine games of Molde in Europe ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Nine of Leverkusen’s ten home games this season have ended with over 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Bayer Leverkusen - Molde
Over 2.5 goals
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1.44
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BTTS
Best odds:1.7
Bayer Leverkusen & Molde current standing in Europa League
| Group H | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 - 3 | +16 | 18 |
| 2 | Qarabağ | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 3 | Molde | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 - 12 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Häcken | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 - 17 | -14 | 0 |