FC Copenhagen-FC Nordsjælland preview

Sunday 19/4 19.30

FC Copenhagen (2nd) have had a rather poor week, despite of a 4-0 win in Silkeborg on Monday. In that match, they lost striker Andreas Cornelius due to serious ankle injury (don’t visit youtube). In midweek, they failed to beat Esbjerg at home in the first leg of the cup semi-final, the only competition, where FC Copenhagen really has something to play. In the league, they are pretty much stuck in 2nd place without realistic chances of reaching FC Midtjylland. For this match, they could be without wingers Amankwaa and Gislason who both missed the midweek cup match. FC Copenhagen will be even more reliable on attacker Nicolai Jørgensen, now the only other threat Andreas Cornelius is out for the season. FC Nordsjælland (5th) lost disappointingly at home to OB in last round. FC Nordsjælland need to pick up their game if they are to obtain 3rd place. They have some quality wingers in Bech, John and Moberg-Karlsson, but the rest is not good enough. The situation is not made easier by the absence of the suspended duo of midfielder Martin Vingaard and central defender Andreas Maxsø. Especially the latter is problematic since FC Nordsjælland have limited alternatives in the central defence, and they will probably have to use to unproven Mouritzen. That is, if left back Patrick Mtiliga returns from the injury that kept him out of the last. If not Mouritzen should get the chance on left back, while another player will have to get the unwanted position in the central defence. In any case, it will be a weakened backline FC Nordsjælland exhibits in Parken.

FC Copenhagen are probably not overly motivated here, but playing at home should always add a little extra. FC Copenhagen should be favourites against a FC Nordsjælland team with important absences and who are typically much weaker away than at home. However, the odds for a home win are not attractive. This is a no bet match for us, but if anything go for goals; FC Nordsjælland have some important defensive absences, and a strong offense.

Idea: Over 2.5 goals – 2.16 at Unibet

UPDATE: Høgli is out for FC Copenhagen, but the right back is replaceable with Remmer. Amankwaa and Gislason are back in the squad. FC Nordsjælland are without Mtiliga. A huge blow, which makes their backline look very vulnerable. Good for over bet, and a home win bet could also be considered around 1.70.