Europa League preview and odds: Molde vs Sevilla

Published on: 23/02/2016

Europa League preview and odds: Molde vs Sevilla

February 25, 2016 20:05pm - Aker Stadion

Europa League - Round of 32, Second leg

Sevilla continued their quest for a third-straight UEFA crown and their fifth overall, when they strolled to a 3-0 home victory over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer`s Molde in the first leg of this Europa League Round of 32 tie. Will the second leg prove more than just a formality for the Spanish side?

Molde need a miracle

Molde`s lack of competitive football over the last two months did not help their cause as they were easily beaten by Europa League specialists Sevilla in the first leg. With a three goal deficit to overturn, it looks like the Norwegians will be playing for little more than pride in the second leg.

Despite drawing twice against Ajax and beating Celtic home and away in the group stages, Molde did not look at all threatening in Spain and are now winless in eight matches (including friendlies).

Sevilla cruising towards last 16

The Champions League group stages may not have worked out for Sevilla, but there few clubs who look as comfortable or committed in UEFA`s second-tier competition than the Andalucians.

Unai Emery`s men have lost just one of their last 23 games in all competitions, and just one of their last nine on the road. In this competition, they are unbeaten in 11 matches, having won 10 and drawn the other one.

Team news

Unai Emery may decide to make some changes for this clash but will be without the injured trio of Marco Andreolli, Grzegorz Krychowiak and Nicolás Pareja.

Recent form (All competitions)

Molde: LLLLL (including friendlies)

Sevilla: DWWDD

Betting odds and tips

Sevilla have a commanding lead and look certain to qualify. Molde are struggling to come to terms with competitive football after their winter break.

You can back the away team to win the second leg over 90 minutes at 7/10 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 23/02/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (23/02/2016 16:38:09) but are subject to change.