SønderjyskE-FC Copenhagen

Friday 14/3 18.30

SønderjyskE (12th) have been unlucky in the past two matches, which have both ended in defeats. Against AGF they were in the lead and dominated the match but AGF made a comeback out of the blue. Against FC Midtjylland it was a very even affair, but FCM’s striker Duncan and some poor refereeing decisions led to another loss. It is really too bad for SønderjyskE who have played with great energy and focus. They will face another difficult opponent here and they will have to do it without their defensive midfield engine Guira who is suspended. This will allow veteran (and captain) Henrik Hansen to enter. He will surely be motivated but he clearly lacks Guira’s ball winning abilities. Offensively SønderjyskE look threatening despite not being able to take dividends hereof in the recent two matches. We are sure that Bechmann and Okotie will add more goals to their tally during the spring. FC Copenhagen (3rd) kept themselves alive in the championship battle with a slim away win in Odense. It was a fairly even match, where FC Copenhagen’s lack of offensive firepower when Cornelius and Jørgensen (he played ten minutes) are not there was evident. Copenhagen will probably have to do without both of them this time around too, Cornelius is suspended and Jørgensen injured. Furthermore other offensive alternatives Braaten (suspension) and Vetokele (injury) are maybe not available either. This leaves FC Copenhagen with discarded striker Adi or youngster Amankwaa. Not perfect! Add to this that the defence with old Mellberg and inconsistent Stadsgaard has not frightened anyone (FC Midtjylland scored five goals against it two weeks ago).

FC Copenhagen have a lot of offensive problems and if players like Vetokele and Jørgensen are not fully fit for the match, SønderjyskE should have a fine victory chance. We pick SønderjyskE not to lose.

Idea: 1 (HCP 1-0) – 2.20 at Nordicbet

UPDATE: FCK news: Jørgensen is out, while Vetokele might be fit enough to start. Our idea bet seems sensible.