Viborg-Esbjerg

Sunday 9/3 14.00

Viborg (10th) were the biggest surprise during the autumn season but it seems like they cannot continue the great form they had. In the first two matches of 2014 their SoTR is an awful 25% and is by far the lowest. In last week’s match they were dominated against FC Nordsjælland (2-0). Luckily for them goalkeeper Michal Peskovic had a great day because the loss could have been bigger. Viborg is a team that relies on their counter attack and last time they played against Esbjerg (7th) they won using that tactic. At home their SoTR is 44% and is the third lowest while Esbjerg’s away SoTR is 51%. Esbjerg will be the team with the ball the most. Unfortunately for Esbjerg right back Peter Ankersen is suspended and Ryan Laursen will replace him. This will weaken the right side for the away team. Laursen lacks Ankersens speed and Esbjerg will miss the awareness that the two Ankersen brothers have for each other. Defender Kian Hansen might be back after falling ill last week but they still prevailed against OB. They are now looking like the team they were last spring where they were unstoppable.

Viborg have conceded 16 goals in nine matches this year. With an Esbjerg team that looks like they have transformed over winter this could end up being an away team that will take the three points. 2.10 is not overly impressive though and we keep as an idea.

Idea: 2 - 2.10 at Tipico