Match Preview: Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK - Expert Analysis

Cercle Brugge face Molde FK in the Europa League Qualifiers, with only one round left before the first ever League stage of the competition.

Cercle Brugge haven't had a great start to the season, losing their opening two league games and losing the first leg of this ficture by three goals. After winning 4-1 on the weekend, there is some momentum behind Cercle Brugge, so a result at home will be much needed.

Molde FK are deep into the Eliteserien season and are still fighting for a greater European spot as well as potentially claiming the title, however unrealistic that seems. After winning the first leg, Molde know that a win is not the aim in this match and just playing for a draw and keeping the game slow should be the aim for them to qualify for the next round.

Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK Standings

Cercle Brugge are currently 10th in the Belgian Pro League with three matches gone so far. They have just three points after losing their opening two games and winning their last match against Beerschot.

Molde FK are currently 4th in the Eliteserien and are in a european qualification place. They have 31 points from 18 games after winning 9, drawing 4 and losing 5.

Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK head to head

Molde FK 3-0 Cercle Brugge - 08/08/2024

Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK top scorers

Cercle Brugge

1. Kévin Denkey - 1 goal
2. Thibo Somers - 1 goal
3. Kazeem Olaigbe - 1 goal
4. Bruninho - 1 goal
5. Kader Ouattara - 1 goal

Molde FK

1. Kristian Eriksen - 9 goals
2. Magnus Wolff Eikrem - 8 goals
3. Mathias Løvik - 4 goals
4. Eirik Hestad - 3 goals
5. Halldor Stenevik - 2 goals

Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK Team News

Edgaras Utkus limped off on the weekend for Cercle Brugge and is a doubt for this match.

For Molde FK Martin Bjornbak has recently had to take time off the pitch to recover alongside team mates; Bakke, Berisha, and Gulbrandsen.

Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK Predicted Line-ups

Cercle Brugge

Warleson; Ravych, Daland, Popovic, Nazinho; Agyekum, Van Der Bruggen; Ouattara, Somers, Olaigbe; Denkey.

Molde FK

Posiadala; Oyvann, Hagelskjaer, Lund; Stenevik, Kaasa, Daehli, Breivik, Lovik; Eriksen, Eikrem.

Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK Player to Watch

The player to watch for this match is Kristian Eriksen. The Norwegian forward has 9 goals in the Eliteserien this season for Molde FK and is their current top goalscorer in the domestic league this season. With 0.74 g/a per 90 after 1453 minutes played in the league this season, he truly is a force to be reckoned with.

Where can I watch Cercle Brugge vs Molde FK?

This match is unavailable to watch in the UK.