The match
KR Reykjavik have never qualified for the Europa League main group, and face a difficult terrain this time as well, as they look to overcome a 7-1 deficit from the first leg of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round. The seven goals they shipped in the first leg makes it 12 goals conceded in their last three games in the competition, scoring just two. Indeed, the hosts have won just once in their last seven Europa League games (W1, D2, L4). It isn’t any better at home, as Reykjavik have won just once in their last nine matches in the competition during regular time. The loss at Molde, however, was their first after a run of ten wins, although all of those were against inferior opponents. The positive for the hosts, though, is that Molde have won just one of their last six Europa League away games (W1, D2, L3). However, the Danes come into this game on the back of a four-match unbeaten run (W2, D2), scoring at least two goals in three of those. Home and away in the Europa League, Molde boast of an impressive run that saw them go unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches in the tournament (W6, D1, L1).
Key Statistics
- Reykjavik have failed to win six of their last seven Europa League fixtures (W1, D2, L4).
- Reykjavik have won just one of their last nine Europa League home fixtures during regulation period (W1, D4, L4).
- Molde have failed to win five of their last six Europa League away fixtures (W1, D2, L3).
The bet of our experts
The first-leg massive win has given Molde a great chance to make it to the next qualification round. Reykjavik have a huge task on their hands and it will be a massive surprise if they can overturn the deficit. This leg should, however, be interesting enough at both ends and should see some goals.
Created on 16/07/2019 at 13:07