Molde vs Celtic Prediction and Preview – 22/10/15
Europa League preview – Molde vs Celtic prediction
In recent developments, Molde have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new manager and he will take charge of his first match against Celtic. The former Manchester United striker will be without American forward Joshua Gatt and may opt to go for a similar starting XI to the one which defeated Mjondalen on the weekend.
Celtic manager Ronny Deila could welcome back a number of players to his squad for the trip to Norway. Charlie Mulgrew and Jozo Simunovic could be among those who come in to contention but may have to settle for a place on the bench. It will be interesting to see if Deila goes with Nadir Ciftci or Leigh Griffiths up-front, as the former scored at Motherwell on Saturday.
Possible Line-ups
Molde: 4-3-3 formation: Horvath; Linnes, Toivio, Forren, Flo; Singh, E. Hestad, Hussain; Mostrom, Svendsen, Kamara
Celtic: 4-2-3-1 formation: Gordon; Ambrose, Boyata, Blackett, Izaguirre; Brown, Bitton, Commons, Rogic, Armstrong; Griffiths
Statistics
- Molde have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Celtic have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Molde have scored an average of 1.9 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celtic have scored an average of 1.9 goals and conceded an average of 1 goal per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Molde’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Celtic’s previous 10 matches
Prediction
Molde may not be enjoying a great season in their domestic league but they surprised a few in the Europa League and currently sit top of Group A on 4 points. The stand-out result for Molde was the 3-1 win at Fenerbahce and they followed that up with a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax. Molde are undefeated in their last three matches and have not been beaten at home in their last eight, winning four and drawing four.
Celtic are starting to find some decent form in the Scottish Premier League, which has seen them move to the top of the table this week. They are undefeated in their last seven matches and that includes two draws in the Europa League, which leaves them 2 points off opponents Molde. Celtic have taken the lead in both of their Europa League matches, against Ajax and Fenerbahce but have failed to hold on to their advantage.
Molde have been on a good run at home and although Celtic may score, their form in Europe suggests they will also concede and this one could end all square.
Tips
Molde or Draw at 11/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Over 2.5 goals at 17/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Draw and BTTS at 3/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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