Molde vs Galatasaray Prediction: Champions League Match on 23.08.2023

The Aker Stadion will be the venue for the Champions League play-off first-leg clash between the hosts Molde and the visitors Galatasaray on Wednesday at 19:00 GMT.

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Key Highlights

Molde were held to a second consecutive draw in the Eliteserian when it ended 0-0 against Valeranga on Saturday. They are unbeaten in their last five outings domestically, winning three times and drawing twice.

Molde will look to extend their good form into their play-off clash with Galatasaray on Wednesday. They will look to retain their solidity and compactness in a bid to minimize the chances Galatasaray can create while bolstering their attacking penetration and threat as they bid to win the first and home leg of the tie.

Galatasaray dominated Trabzonspor on Saturday in the Super Lig, winning 2-0 to warm up for the trip to Molde on Wednesday.

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After two matches in the Super Lig, Galatasaray have won once and drawn once, amassing four points from the available six. The focus will be retaining their solidity, having kept two clean sheets in the opening two matches in domestic competition.

Injury Report

Neither side has reported any new injury worries ahead of their clash on Wednesday.

Prediction

Molde and Galatasaray will fight to a draw, setting up a tight second leg to determine who progresses from this play-off.

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