FC Copenhagen-FC Nordsjælland

Saturday 2/11 15.00

The champion and the vice champion are facing each other for the second time this season (first match ended 2-2). A lot of things have changed since then. FC Copenhagen (7th) have appointed a new coach, while FC Nordsjælland (11th) have signed a fan favourite, winger Joshua John. Common for both teams is also a huge improvement in their performances. FC Copenhagen have only lost one league match out of the last ten, while FC Nordsjælland have notched up ten points in the last four matches. For FC Copenhagen it is especially the midfield that has awoken. Winger Nicolai Jørgensen is probably the best player in the league and his return from injury has been crucial. He can score or make the decisive assist (as he did last weekend). The problem is mainly the attacking line where the position as successor to Cornelius (now Cardiff) is still vacant. The current FC Copenhagen strikers have left much to wish for and Vetokele, Santin, Adi and Pourie have combined scored for a meagre seven goals. In 13 matches it is not much for a championship team. FC Nordsjælland’s main problem has been their injuries. They are still struggling on this front and are left without several of their best offensive weapons (specifically Nordstrand, Lorentzen, Christensen and Bech). Nevertheless they have managed to win some matches lately. Their strong left side consisting of Mtiliga and John mainly drives this. Together they have accounted for several of the vital goals or assist. Mtiliga’s offensive raids for instance was the game changer against Midtjylland last weekend (two assists).

FC Nordsjælland only have their strong left wing to count on. Therefore the decision of coach Solbakken with regards to the right wing position of FC Copenhagen could be crucial. If he chooses Gislason he should be home free. Alternative Bolanos is not as skilled defensively and could leave too much space for Mtiliga. We expect Gislason to be chosen and in this case we believe that the offensive abilities of Copenhagen will decide the outcome. The strikers have not impressed and we therefore expect a slim FC Copenhagen win.

Idea: X(0-1) – 3.85 Nordicbet