FC Nordsjælland-FC Copenhagen

Sunday 27/4 19.00

FC Nordsjælland (7th) looked like a team that lacked motivation in the loss to SønderjyskE (1-3). The team still has a fine chance of securing a 5th spot that will imply Europa League football in autumn and with rivals FC Copenhagen visiting there should not be any reason for lack of motivation. A week’s rest will probably also be good for several of FC Nordsjælland’s players who looked tired after the tight Easter schedule. This might imply that quality players like Nicolai Stokholm and Uffe Bech are capable of playing the full 90 minutes. FC Copenhagen (3rd) played their probably best game of 2014 but despite of this only got only one point against Esbjerg (2-2). That was a tough blow for FC Copenhagen who with a victory had been back in the title race. FC Copenhagen still have plenty to play for since arch-rivals Brøndby are just one point behind. FC Copenhagen still lack some power offensively where the duo of Cornelius and Vetokele is not working according to plan. The midfield seems to be improving and especially the physique of Braaten gives FC Copenhagen an extra dimension. FC Copenhagen are probably still without veteran central defender, Oluf Mellberg. Alternative Georg Margreitter is not nearly as solid and could get into trouble against the speedy Nordsjælland players (John and Bech).

The last two times the two teams have met in Farum it has ended with a draw. That might well be the result this Sunday as well. FC Copenhagen should be small favourites based on the play they showed against Esbjerg, but they are still not spectacular. FC Nordsjælland are usually strong at home on artificial turf and they might be able to claim a point.

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