Molde v Steaua Bucuresti predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Molde v Steaua Bucuresti predictions Europa League Uefa, International	08/11/2012 19:00	total goals	Under 2.5	1.87	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ronny

Molde v Steaua Bucuresti predictions: Stats and Facts

Molde are top of the pops in Norway with 17-5-6, and a goal average of 2.82. In the Tippeliga and European Cup Molde is WWWWWW (6-0-0) in their last 6 home games, with a goal average of 3.17 goals per game. 4 out of 6 went under 2.5. Molde managed clean sheets in 4 out of 6. Molde scored 2+ in 5 out of 6. In 3 out of 6 Molde has won with a goal superiority of 2 or more.

Molde is 3rd in Europa League group E with 3 points in 3 matchs. Molde’s last qualifier was against Dutch club Heerenveen. Molde progressed by winning 2-0 at home and 2-1 away. In the Europa League Molde group stages Molde has lost 2-1 away to FCK and 2-0 away to Steua (in a game Molde rested several regulars). At home Molde has defeated Stuttgart 2-0.

Steaua Bucuresti is also on top domestically with 11-2-1, and a goal average of 3 goals per game. Away from home in Europe and the League Steua is DWDWLW (3-2-1), with a goal average of 2.67 goals per game. 4 out of 6 went over 2.5 goals. Steaua Bucuresti managed 3 clean sheets in the process, and scored in 5 out of the 6. They scored 2+ in 4 out of the 6, and won with a goal superiority of 2 or more in 2 out of 6.

Steaua Bucuresti is on top of Europa League group E with 7 points in 3 matches. Steua’s last qualifier was against Icelandic Ekranes. They won 2-0 away, and 3-0 at home. Steaua Bucuresti opened the group stages with a 2-2 draw away to Stuttgart before they won two home games on the trot against FCK, and Molde.

Run of play and Team News

I have no doubt Steua Bucuresti will run this game, as they are in great form, coming of a 3-1 win against Bucuresti rival Dinamo this weekend. Steaua is perhaps the best team in the group, and just look how well Cluj is faring in the CHL. Steua is better at the minute! Steaua is expected to field a strong side, spearheaded by Raul Rusescu who has scored 11 times in Liga I. This Steaua side actually has 9 Romanian internationals, so it is obvious coach Reghecampf is building another excellent Steaua edition.

I would not be surprised if Molde allow the Romanian side to keep the ball around 60% of the time.  Solskjær will think the robust Molde defence can cope with the pressure, and that his attacking players can get the job done on the counter. This is basically the same game plan they had at home against Stuttgart, and Steaua last time. In Bucuresti, Steaua actually had 68% possession. That is a crazy stat in modern football.

Molde rested several key players before the reverse fixture due to the gold battle with Rosenborg and Strømsgodset domestically. That obviously had some effect on the outcome, and the possession stats. However; It is expected they will be at close to full strength here, but: Keep an eye on the team sheets. No big bets before all the news are out. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you).

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Molde v Steaua Bucuresti predictions: 1x2 preview

I like the mix of composure, technical ability and good goal conversion found in the present Steaua Bucuresti team. This club has a wonderful tradition, and it looks like it finally is their turn to shine again. Molde on the other hand is also a good football club, and they showed against Stuttgart and Heerenveen that they can play well in Europe.  Their style is a bit more focused on hard work, but they got a great defence and a fine group of attacking players.

Steaua are favorites here, but against such a good and compact home side getting chances won’t be easy. Also, the Romanians will be fairly comfortable with a draw. There are plenty of scenarios here where a draw is the outcome in my opinion. Both sides are good enough to pull one back, and the team scoring first is more likely to pull back and focus on defending for instance. A 0-0 draw is also quite possible.

My call pre the team sheet release is the draw. Betsson offers 3.25, and this in combination with the Risk Free Bet worth €25 looks quite good to me. Edit: The odds fluctuated for quite some time. This because punters were speculating in the Molde lineup. When it became clear Molde did not field as poor a team as many thought then the market sent the Steaua odds up several notches, and Molde down. The Draw odds went up in the process. Good for us. The odds is now 3.40.

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Molde v Steaua Bucuresti predictions: Asian Handicap preview

With two so compact sides it should be close. If any of the sides are to win it, Steaua makes most sense. I am sure you agree having read my preview and predictions so far. 188BET offers 1.76 still for Steaua Bucuresti, draw no bet. It has been bet down slightly, but there is still some value to be had at this price.

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Molde v Steaua Bucuresti predictions: Total Goals preview

This is a game that statistically looks like an over, but when you look deeper it turns into an under. First: The Europa setting indicates a lower goal average than a domestic one. Second: Both teams are super compact and often manage clean sheets. Thirdly:  The odds of 1.87 offered by Betsson in combination with the Risk Free €25 bet offered by this listed company make this a juicy proposition. I like it a lot.

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Rounding it off

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