Molde vs Club Brugge Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 05/03/2024, 12:45  by Sridhar | Modified on 07/03/2024 at 04:45 in Conference League Prediction

In just their second appearance in the last 16 of a UEFA competition, Molde face a tough task against continental regulars Club Brugge. This Europa Conference League round of 16 first leg will be played at the Aker Stadion in Molde on Thursday. The Norwegians were third in their Europa League Group H campaign earlier in the season, and hence dropped down to this competition. They eased past Legia Warszawa in the knockout round play-off, winning 3-2 at home and 3-0 in the away leg. They also boast of an impressive record against Belgian sides, having won their three previous home games against such clubs. They would love to extend that record, as they look to make the most of their rare appearance in a European knockout tie. The challenge is to get into competitive game mode, as their domestic commitments were completed in December.

Brugge qualified automatically for this round, having won their group D with an unbeaten record. They won five and drew one match, while scoring 15 goals and conceding only three, highlighting their strong performances. Having spent each of their last five season in the Champions League, Brugge have a formidable European record to cling on to. Even in the Europa Conference League, they have won their last five away games, scoring 16 and conceding only three. Home and away, they have eight wins and two draws in this competition. Recent form is a worry though, as Brugge may have lost a bit of momentum lately. They were beaten in two of their last four matches, where they won only once, although that victory came in their most recent fixture.