Randers-FC Nordsjælland

Friday 02/05 18.30

Randers (7th) have not lost in five games. Focus for the last four games is now on achieving the 5th spot that offers Europa League next season. Randers’ problem has been the many draws during the season (13 out of 29 matches). They have lacked some cynicism to win tight matches. Fortunately they are getting close to their preferred starting eleven for once with right back Johnny Thomsen as the only doubtful player. Randers have a physically strong team that tries to wear down the opponent. FC Nordsjælland (6th) are another team that have been struggling with injuries during the entire season. Things are really improving at the moment and only a few regulars are still sidelined (midfielders Christensen, Laudrup and Lorentzen). FC Nordsjælland managed to beat FC Copenhagen at home last weekend after a good effort (1-0). But one thing is FC Nordsjælland at home and another is FC Nordsjælland away. FC Nordsjælland have only managed to win three away games the entire season (out of 14). It is like the mentality is different, when FC Nordsjælland are not playing on the artificial turf in Farum. The last five H2H’s have ended in four draws and one slim FC Nordsjælland win.

A tight match should be in store. Despite the fact that FC Nordsjælland won last weekend with a good effort, we are not convinced that they can do as well in an away match. Furthermore the physical style of Randers could cause problems for the small Nordsjælland team. We pick the home win with draw insurance.

Idea: 1 (DNB) – 1.88 at Unibet

UPDATE: No Borring (winger) for Randers. No catastrophe, but it limits the width of the squad.