Saturday 9/11 17.00
FC
Nordsjælland (11th) got their feet back on the ground losing 4-0 in Parken
after an exceptional performance by FC Copenhagen in the second half. And a
concerning one by FC Nordsjælland. Nordsjælland looked like the team from last
years Champions League that played too naïve against a better opponent and ended
up getting a beating. That match and this, the upcoming, is not comparable
though. This is a match between number 11 and 12 – a match for survival. FC
Nordsjælland is the better. They have a better squad and their eternal
advantage of playing at home on their artificial turf (12 points gained at home
vs. 3 points away). FC Nordsjælland will probably be without regular midfielder
Anders Christiansen who left with an injury in Parken. Christiansen were due to
Nordsjælland’s long list of injuries forced to play as a striker. Their best
offensive weapon, striker Morten Nordstrand, played first half for the reserves
on Tuesday so he might be available for the starting line-up. Otherwise
Nordsjælland will have to rely on their strong left wing with Joshua John and
Patrick Mtiliga. SønderjyskE (12th) have lost five matches in a row with a
score of 4-16. They looked drained from belief of survival. SønderjyskE have to
remind themselves that the last win they got was against exactly FC
Nordsjælland. This match marked the turnaround for both teams; for Nordsjælland
a winning streak and for SønderjyskE the opposite. The difference between now
and then is that the game is played in Farum (Nordsjælland) and SønderjyskE are
without their offensive troublemaker, Tommy Bechmann. Furthermore the backbone
of the team is severely weakened by the absence of central defender Lodberg,
while midfielder Guira is also suspended leaving a limited squad behind. Right
back Hart was absent due to injury in the last match, but the alternative
Gundelach is of similar quality. Fun fact though: FC Nordsjælland owns
Gundelach. No matter who plays, Nordsjælland should have a strong match-up
against that position.
With the
poor form and mentality of SønderjyskE in mind only one outcome seems likely.
The odds have however dropped to a place without value, but we choose the home
win as an idea, since it is our pick if you have to bet on this match.
Otherwise sit back and enjoy a match that could either leave SønderjyskE alone
in the darkness or drag Nordsjælland back into it.
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