FC Midtjylland-Esbjerg

Sunday 3/11 19.00

FC Midtjylland (1st) got their first loss of the season (1-2) after a fairly even match. FC Midtjylland have now played five matches without a win. They are not exactly showing championship potential. The squad situation is getting better but several players are not in top form.  Their lone striker Morten Duncan Rasmussen has not scored in six matches. Playing with only one striker you certainly rely on him to score goals, so it is natural that his crisis is very connected with the team’s crisis. FC Midtjylland will be without their captain, right back Kristian Bak Nielsen, who is suspended. Kolja Afriyie is not the best cover, but Esbjerg’s left wing is not the strongest, so no big concern. Esbjerg (6th) have thrown their good start away by losing three league matches in a row. The many Europa League matches have undoubtedly taken its toll on the limited squad depth. Esbjerg are still leading their matches in terms of chances and possession, but they have failed to make chances really big mainly because several Esbjerg players shoot at first sight of target. Especially the Ankersen twins have done so lately. They are undoubtedly skilled players, but football is a team sport and they sometimes seem to forget. Esbjerg are without their suspended captain Hans Henrik Andreasen and maybe also their visionary midfielder Lekven. These are important absentees that will give Midtjylland space in midfield.

FC Midtjylland are favourites. They have the home field advantage, but other than that it should be a fairly equal match. FC Midtjylland should dominate the midfield, but this could be to Esbjerg’s advantage since they have a quality counter attack. We pick an Asian Handicap away win as our idea in a fairly difficult match betting wise.  

Idea: 2(AH +0.25) – 2.15 Bet365