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Molde takes on Sevilla in the second leg of this Europa League tie, with the Spanish side virtually qualified after securing an easy 3-0 win at home.
Molde finished 2015 on a high, claiming 7 wins in the last 9 games of the year and playing well since Solskjaer took over. However, they did not pose much threat in the 0-3 first leg loss, as their inferior quality and lack of matches proved to be too much of an obstacle against a red hot side like Sevilla. The Norwegian league has ended many months ago so these two matches against Sevilla are an isolated event for Molde before the league restarts in March.
Sevilla is in blistering form right now, losing just one game since November and winning 16 of the last 23 outings. However, Sevilla has not been as effective on the road, where they won just 3 matches all season – against Logrones, Mirandes and Betis. Sevilla hasn`t won a single road game in the Primera Division this season! The visitors are on the back of a 2-2 draw against Rayo and have a match against Barcelona this weekend, so they won`t be too focused on this Molde clash – especially after the comfortable home win.
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Team news: Molde will field the best lineup here, as they don`t have any other competitions to worry about in this time of the year. Sevilla on the other hand has a lot of stake in Primera Division and, according to official reports, is expected to rest a lot of important players ahead of the weekend match against Barcelona.
The hosts will fight for pride today and will have the memory of excellent performances in the group stages to give them confidence. After winning a group with Fenerbahce, Ajax and Celtic, Molde proved that they have what it takes to compete at this level. FC Sevilla is definitely stronger than all those teams, but this will not be the real Sevilla today.
My guess is that Molde will snatch a draw here against a relaxed and unmotivated Sevilla team that is set to field a weakened lineup. The visitors will surely not be at their best with a match against Barcelona coming up on Sunday and they rarely win on the road anyway.
As such, my tip on this encounter is Molde to cover a 0,75 asian handicap. The odds on Sevilla to win are absolute rubbish considering all the circumstances and it`s not surprising that they are going up right now. I expect Molde to claim a draw or even a narrow win if Sevilla will exaggerate with the rotation. Prediction: Molde – Sevilla 2-2.
Pick: Molde (+0,75 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 2.14 @ 1xBet
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 7.98
Event date: 25 February
