Molde vs Arsenal Prediction 26.11.2020

Here's our Molde vs Arsenal Prediction analysis: Looking to step up their bid for qualification from the Europa League group stages, Molde will be hopeful of pulling off an upset when they lock horns with English side Arsenal at the Aker Stadion on Thursday evening.

Match status: 2020/21 Europa League - Group Stage
Kick-off: Thursday 26 Nov 2020, 05:55pm CET
 Venue: Aker Stadion (Molde)

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Quick off the blocks in the Europa League, Molde have wasted no time in making their qualification intent well-known. With two wins from their opening three matches, the Norwegian side sit second on the standings.

Only three points adrift of this week’s opposition Arsenal, victory in this fixture could see them rise to the top of Group B. Surely, that would be amazing for these minnows as they continue their charge for a decent run in the competition.

Molde vs Arsenal Team News

A giant side in Norway, Molde are a huge force to reckon with in their country. In fact, from the Eliteserien, they are one of only two clubs to have participated in the illustrious UEFA Champions League. This comes to show the massive respect they command domestically.

However, they are plying their trade in the less attractive Europa League this season, having failed to scale through the CL qualification phases unscathed. Nonetheless, MFK aren’t holding back in their bid to play out a successful European campaign.

Molde are in top form in the competition, garnering six points from an available nine. Already in good position to finish in the top-two mix, a couple more positive results should be more than enough to get Erling Moe’s charges over the line.

Coming up against this Arsenal side on the last matchday, Molde were effectively taken to the cleaners in a humiliating 4-1 defeat. Despite nudging ahead early on, MFK failed to hold onto their lead and were ultimately swept aside.

Surely, Erling Moe would have been gutted with his players for squandering their lead to lose the game so badly. Meanwhile, the Gunners showed massive character in that fixture to come from behind to post an important win on the board.

As expected, Arsenal are placed at the summit of Group B having won all their three fixtures so far. Also, they are the most potent side in the section, notching up a whopping nine goals whilst conceding only two. The Gunners are favorites to topple this pack.

Despite their inconsistencies in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta has managed to get his boys playing at the highest level on the European scene. Following their frustrating one-all draw versus Leeds on the weekend, Arsenal will be itching to return to the pitch to set the record straight.

Injured or Suspended Players

Molde: Kristoffer Haraldseid.

Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli, Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac.

Pre-Match Odds

Molde: 5
Draw: 4.25
Arsenal: 1.72

All odds are for Molde vs Arsenal Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Molde vs Arsenal Predictions

In their previous EL match, Arsenal comfortably edged out their Norwegian counterparts to take full control of the top-spot in Group B. Surely, they will be hoping for more of the same in this reverse fixture, to peel further away from the chasing pack.

Arteta may not show much interest in this game, as another PL game looms large next weekend – a must-win one. As such, he is likely to field a second-string lineup to give his regular players a breather. Still, the Gunners should have enough about themselves to clinch maximum points. (Away Win).