Molde - Rapid Vienna 10. 29, 2020 Free soccer tips

Free soccer tips

Molde vs Rapid Vienna (Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips) / 29.10.2020

In Group B of the UEFA Europa League, a landmark match is already on the program on the second matchday. Assuming that Arsenal will move into the next round as the best-manned team after six games as group winners and that the Irish underdog Dundalk will primarily appear as a point provider, the other two teams will decide who will get the second ticket for the knockout round can solve.

Free soccer predictions

Logically, it will be hot on Thursday evening in the duel Molde against Rapid Vienna – this prediction can be dared. There is no clear favorite before kick-off, but at first glance the slight advantages may be on the side of the home side, who started the competition with a befitting away win in Dundalk the previous week, while the Hütteldorfer at home against the Gunners with 1: 2 got the short straw.

Free soccer picks

However, this is not the only reason that should justify the slightly lower odds on the Norwegians between Molde and Rapid Vienna. The fact that the game will take place on unfamiliar artificial turf on Thursday should also be taken into account.

Free soccer tips

In addition, because two teams come together that tend to have their strengths more in the game, we consider a tip on more than two goals in the course of the game to be quite attractive in the duel Molde against Rapid Vienna.

Free soccer predictions

Molde:

Norwegian champions Molde FK almost qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in the summer. The Scandinavians only had to give way to play-off opponents Ferencvaros Budapest because of the away goal regulation (3: 3, 0: 0).

Free soccer tips

Instead of facing Barcelona or Juventus in the premier class, an important Europa League home game against Rapid Vienna is on the program for coach Erling Moe’s team on Thursday evening.

Free soccer picks

The aim of the blue-whites must be to win the second game in order to be able to take a big step towards the intermediate round at this early point in the preliminary round.

Free soccer tips

The start a week ago went according to plan. Despite a 0-1 deficit, the reigning title holder won 2-1 against Irish underdog Dundalk, but had to tremble more than expected during the game.

Free soccer predictions

After all, Coach Moe could once again rely on his own offensive, which not only works on the European stage (twelve goals in six competitive games in 2020/21), but also in the domestic league. In the Elite Series, the attack around top scorer Eikrem (five hits, nine assists) is a whopping 54 goals in 22 games.

Free soccer tips

This yield is currently not enough for first place, because Bodo / Glimt is playing an outstanding season and has already placed 16 points between themselves and the second-placed defending champion.

Free soccer picks

In addition, it should be stated before the game Molde against Rapid Vienna that the over 2.5 was cracked in 23 of the previous 28 competitive games of the blue-whites this season.

Free soccer tips

In all four matches in October 2020, the Northern Europeans scored at least two of their own. Keeper Linde always conceded at least one goal. Goals are therefore also inevitable on Thursday on the artificial turf in the Aker Stadium.

Rapid Vienna:

Nothing is left to chance at the Rapidler these days. The Austrians traveled to Molde on Tuesday in order to be able to observe the strict safety precautions that apply there without any problems.

Free soccer tips

At the same time, the professional organization of the guest appearance in Norway also shows that the Hütteldorfer have set themselves a lot for the Europa League, especially for the important match on the west coast of the country, and do not want to leave anything to chance.

Free soccer predictions

After the avoidable 1: 2 defeat against Arsenal FC last week, in which the green-whites even took a 1-0 lead, a certain pressure is on the shoulders of coach Didi Kühbauer’s protégés. A second bankruptcy should be avoided at all costs. It is highly unlikely, however, that Rapid will end up in the back and be satisfied with a draw.

Free soccer picks

Under Kühbauer, who has been in office since 2018, the 32-time Austrian champion has recently seen a decent development. After five matchdays in the Bundesliga, the capitals are in second place with 13 out of a possible 15 points behind RB Salzburg.

Free soccer tips

The green-whites currently score almost three hits per game and thus convince with a very dangerous offensive game. The Wolfsbergers had to admit that at the weekend without envy, who lost 3: 4 at home against incited Rapidler.

Free soccer predictions

The bottom line was that it was the fourth Over 2.5 match for the Kühbauer-Elf on the fifth match day. Over the entire season, more than two goals were scored in eight of the ten SK competitive games. From a purely statistical point of view, the odds on a high-scoring match between Molde and Rapid Wien can be justified.

Free soccer tips

The fact that with Taxiarchis Fountas the probably most dangerous attacker of the Viennese will continue to fail will not change that. Youngsters Demir, Schobesberger, Velimirovic and Dibon still have to pass.

Free soccer picks

Will the Hütteldorfer win again in Norway after 54 years?

According to the bookmakers, Rapid Wien goes into the game in Molde as an underdog. The Norwegians were able to win their first game and are now going into this encounter free. According to our prediction, the double chance bet X / 2 is ideal for the winning tip. We expect hits on both sides and thus over 2.5 goals.

Free soccer predictions

Can Underdog Rapid win at Molde?

SK Rapid Wien will appear as outsiders at Molde FK on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League. The Hütteldorfer are challenged after the narrow home defeat to kick off against Arsenal. Now the Viennese cannot let the Norwegians pull away in the battle for second place in the group after Molde won the first game.

Free soccer tips

The hosts have not lost in the last 11 international home games and in the last 5 competitive games. The guests from Hütteldorf gave the last 3 games in the Europa League. In this preview we draw your attention to the most lucrative betting opportunities. The start of this meeting is on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 at 9 p.m. in Molde.

Free soccer picks

MOLDE FK

• 11 EC home games without defeat
• 5 competitive games unbeaten
• 2nd place in Norway

​Free soccer tips

 
SK RAPID VIENNA

• 3 losses in EL
• 7 bankruptcies in 9 EL guest performances
• 2nd place in Austria

Will Molde remain unbeaten in the 12th international game?

Free soccer predictions

Molde FK put themselves in a good starting position for the rest of the tournament with an opening success. Coach Erling Moe's team turned the game around in Dundalk with goals from Etzaz Hussain and Ohi Omoijuanfo (penalty). This means that the Norwegians, who are in second place in the domestic league after 22 matchdays with 14 wins (1 U, 7 N), have been in 5 games with 4 wins and 1 draw without a loss. Molde is now the favorite in relation to Rapid in terms of reaching the knockout round (odds for group victory: 7.50) and success in the home game (odds: 2.40).

Free soccer picks

Molde has been undefeated in 11 home games in Europe with 8 wins and 3 draws. The club had their last home defeat 5 years ago against Fenerbahçe.

Free soccer tips

In 7 of these home games, the team did not concede a goal. In the last 4 games in all competitions, however, both teams met and there were more than 2.5 goals to be seen. Molde conceded the first goal in 3 of the 4 wins in the 1st half, but the team turned the game around with 4 successes in the 2nd half. There were also over 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 6 games in the Europa League.

Direct comparison

These two clubs will meet for the first time. For Molde it is the first ever meeting with an Austrian representative. Rapid played against Rosenborg on two occasions and won 1x in 1 draw and 2 losses. In the last two games, the green and whites had to admit defeat in the group stage of the Europa League away and at home eight years ago. The Hütteldorfer won 1x (1 defeat) in 2 guest appearances.

Free soccer predictions

Rapid in Norway:

4 duels
1 win
1 tie
2 losses

Free soccer picks

2 away duels
1 win
1 loss

Free soccer tips

Will Rapid cash in the 4th bankruptcy in the European League?
Rapid Vienna fought sacrificially at the start of the Europa League, but ended up with empty hands. Didi Kühbauer's team took the lead against the big group favorites Arsenal through Taxiarchis Fountas shortly after the restart. But the Gunners turned the encounter in their favor.

Free soccer tips

This was the 3rd loss in the Europa League in a row. The Hütteldorfer fell behind in the fight for second place in the preliminary round group, with a rate of 17.00 on the group victory, they are only outsiders in second place. The green and white underdogs are also in Molde with a betting odds of around 3.00. With the double chance X / 2 you stay above 1.50.

Free soccer predictions

SK Rapid lost 7 of the last 9 away games in the Europa League including qualification, with 1 win and 1 draw. However, the green and whites have already shown against Arsenal that they are definitely competitive internationally. The Hütteldorfer want to overwinter for the 3rd time in the 8th attempt in this competition.

Free soccer tips

The Kühbauer-Elf are also currently running in the domestic Bundesliga. The SCR is currently in 2nd place behind Salzburg and has won the last 3 league games (in St. Pölten, against LASK, in Wolfsberg). There were over 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 6 games.

Free soccer picks

Expected formation of Rapid: Strebinger - Barac, Hofmann, Stojkovic - Ullmann, Grahovac, Ljubicic, Arase - Ritzmaier - Kitagawa, Kara

Betting tip and forecast

After our analysis, we see very good chances that Rapid can take something countable from Molde, but secure the win bet with a draw given the strength of the Norwegians at home. We also predict that both teams will score goals and that that will result in more than 2.5 hits. Our betting tip prediction: Double chance X / 2

Free soccer predictions

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ACCEPTED