Legia vs Molde Prediction - Conference League

Legia Warszawa-Molde

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The Conference League Round of 16 sees Legia Warszawa and Molde clash in a highly anticipated second-leg encounter on 13 March 2025 at the Polish Army Stadium. The first leg ended in a thrilling 3-2 victory for Molde, putting the Polish side under pressure to perform.

Legia come into this game after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Motor Lublin in the Ekstraklasa, where defensive errors proved costly. Coach Goncalo Feio remains optimistic, focusing on both this crucial European clash and the push for domestic glory.

Molde, on the other hand, have been scoring freely, averaging three goals in their last five games. Both sides have struggling defenses, making a high-scoring match likely, with over 1.5 goals predicted.

Legia vs Molde Prediction & Betting tip

In this intriguing second leg between Legia Warszawa and Molde, the smartest bet would be on there being over 1.5 goals. Both teams have shown a tendency to score and concede frequently in recent matches.

Legia Warszawa vs. Molde Prediction
Betting tip	Odds
Over 1.5 Goals	1.35

Legia Warszawa have not kept a clean sheet in their last five games.
Molde’s recent matches have seen a lot of goals, including a 3-2 win over Legia.
Both teams have weak defenses and an attacking style, making multiple goals likely.

Given their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities, expect an exciting, goal-filled encounter.

Legia vs Molde Odds

Considering the bookmakers have made Legia Warszawa the favorites, the odds reflect a closely contested match.

Legia Warszawa vs. Molde Betting Odds
Bet	Odds
Legia Warszawa	1.89
Draw	3.61
Molde	3.75

Legia Warszawa’s home advantage and their better recent performances give them the edge. However, with Molde’s solid track record in scoring, a surprise is always on the cards. Fans should expect an intense battle with potentially good value on a draw or a win for Molde.

Legia Team Analysis

Legia Warszawa has had a mixed bag of results in their last five matches, showing both resilience and areas of concern. Here’s a look at their recent form:

Home team	Away team	Result
Motor Lublin	Legia Warszawa	3-3 (Draw)
Molde	Legia Warszawa	3-2 (Loss)
Legia Warszawa	Slask Wroclaw	3-1 (Win)
Legia Warszawa	Jagiellonia Bialystok	3-1 (Win)
Radomiak Radom	Legia Warszawa	3-1 (Loss)

Recent performance highlights a few critical points:

Goals Galore: Legia has been efficient in front of goal, averaging 2.40 goals per game in their last five outings.
Leaky Defence: They have yet to keep a clean sheet in these matches, conceding too often for comfort.

Expectations are high, particularly with sturdy performances at home, but the defence needs tightening to secure better results.

Legia Key Players

Legia Warszawa’s attacking prowess often revolves around Kacper Chodyna, who has been their top scorer recently. With 1 goal to his name this season in the Conference League, he’ll be crucial against Molde. Another name to watch is goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic, who will need to bounce back and show resilience after recent matches. Potential key individual battles to look forward to include Legia’s forwards like Ilya Shkurin against Molde’s solid defense led by Valdemar Lund. Expected lineup for Legia Warszawa:

Goalkeeper: Vladan Kovacevic
Defenders: Pawel Wszolek, Jan Ziolkowski, Steve Kapuadi, Ruben Vinagre
Midfielders: Kacper Chodyna, Rafal Augustyniak, Marc Gual, Juergen Elitim, Ryoya Morishita
Attackers: Ilya Shkurin

Legia Suspensions & Injuries

Legia Warszawa will be missing a key player due to a season-ending injury:

Player	Injury	Expected Return
Jan Leszczyński	Cruciate ligament injury	Out for the season

This absence significantly impacts Legia’s defensive stability. Coach Gonçalo Feio has to reorganize his lineup to compensate for the loss of Leszczyński, putting extra pressure on players like Jan Ziółkowski and Rúben Vinagre to step up.

On a positive note, there are no suspensions affecting the squad, allowing Feio to field a full-strength side in other areas of the pitch.

Legia Tactics and Formation

Legia Warszawa Tactical Breakdown:

Formation: Predominantly uses 4-3-3, but has recently shifted to formations like 4-5-1 and 4-2-3-1.
Key Forward: Ilya Shkurin, expected to lead the attack despite being a new acquisition.
Midfield Trio: Kacper Chodyna, Rafał Augustyniak, and Marc Gual. Gual brings creativity, whereas Chodyna and Augustyniak provide stability.
Defensive Quartet: Paweł Wszołek, Jan Ziółkowski, Steve Kapuadi, and Rúben Vinagre. They need to tighten up as Legia hasn’t kept a clean sheet in their last five games.
Notable Strategy: Quick transitions and exploiting the flanks. Legia has scored first in 71% of their matches this season, showing early game intensity. Expect Legia to press high and look for early goals to overturn their deficit.

Molde Team Analysis

Molde’s recent performances have shown a mixed bag of results:

Molde 3 – 2 Legia Warszawa
Shamrock Rovers 0 – 1 Molde (Extra time: 0 – 0) (Penalty shoot-out: 4 – 5)
Molde 0 – 1 Shamrock Rovers
Molde 4 – 3 Mlada Boleslav
HJK 2 – 2 Molde

Despite losing two of their last five matches, Molde has shown resilience, highlighted by their penalty shoot-out victory against Shamrock Rovers. Molde averages 3.00 goals scored in their last five games but has also struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet.

Fredrik Gulbrandsen is a key player to watch, having been significant in several matches. Expect an attacking approach from Molde, utilizing their scoring capabilities.

Molde Key Players

Key players for Molde will be integral as they aim to secure a result away at Legia Warszawa. Fredrik Gulbrandsen, the top scorer with a goal in recent matches, is undoubtedly the standout figure in their attack. He will be looking to exploit the defensive lapses of Legia Warszawa, who have struggled to keep clean sheets.
Expect Emil Breivik and Mads Enggaard to control the midfield, providing crucial passes and aiding in the transition from defense to attack.
The expected lineup for Molde:

Goalkeeper: Jacob Karlstrøm
Defenders: Eirik Haugan, Valdemar Lund, Martin Linnes, Halldor Stenevik
Midfielders: Emil Breivik, Mads Enggaard, Kristian Eriksen, Mats Møller Dæhli, Eirik Hestad
Forwards: Fredrik Gulbrandsen

Key individual battles to watch include Gulbrandsen against Legia’s centre-backs and Breivik’s midfield duels. These encounters could be pivotal in deciding the match’s outcome.

Molde Suspensions & Injuries

Player	Injury	Expected return
Casper Oyvann	Knee injury	Mid March 2025

Molde will be missing Casper Oyvann due to a knee injury with a potential return in mid-March 2025.
His absence could impact Molde’s defensive solidity, making them more vulnerable at the back. The team will need to adjust their formation or rely on alternative defenders to cover for Oyvann’s absence. This could be a critical factor in a match where both sides have shown high-scoring tendencies and weak defenses.

Molde Tactics and Formation

Molde’s Tactical Breakdown:

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Forward: Fredrik Gulbrandsen
Midfield Trio: Emil Breivik, Mads Enggaard, Kristian Eriksen
Defensive Strength: Despite missing Casper Oyvann due to injury, Molde will likely rely on the back four led by Eirik Haugan and Valdemar Lund to provide stability.
Notable Strategy: Molde tends to emphasize a b pressing game in the middle of the park, aiming to disrupt the opposition’s rhythm and quickly transition to attack.

With an average of 3.00 goals scored in their last five matches, expect Molde to be aggressive in their approach, particularly through wide areas. Their vulnerability at the back, however, means they might also concede, making for an exciting, high-scoring game.