Legia Warsaw vs Molde Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

The opening match of last week for Legia Warsaw against Molde was marred by a disastrous start for Legia, as they conceded three goals inside the first 20 minutes. However, they displayed resilience in the second half, with Josue and Raphael Augustyniak both scoring to mount a comeback. Finishing as the second-placed team in Group E, Wojskowi advanced to the Conference League playoffs with four victories and two defeats. They were one point behind Aston Villa and significantly ahead of AZ Alkmaar and Zrinjski Mostar. However, while their European form has been impressive, the hosts have struggled to find the same level of performance in their domestic league. They dropped two points, playing out a 1-1 draw against Puszcza, which leaves them in fifth place and five points of league leaders Jagiellonia. On the positive, though, Legia are unbeaten in their last six home games in all competitions and won all three during the group stages. 

Meanwhile, Molde came flying out the blocks last week and got off to a dream start. Fredrik Gulbrandsen netted a quickfire brace before Markus Kaasa scored their third to give the Norwegian outfit a three-goal lead midway through the first half. However, they were unable to hold on to their huge advantage, conceding two goals in the second period, which could yet prove to be costly. The Blue Rascals had a disappointing showing in the Europa League group stages, only managing to secure seven points and finishing in third place in Group H, behind Qarabag and Bayer Leverkusen. Despite a disappointing Eliteserien season, where they finished fifth last year, the team will still qualify for Europe next term, having beaten Bodo/Glimt 1-0 in the NM Cupen final. The visitors have lost their last two away games and won only one of their three matches on the road in the Europa League.