Randers-SønderjyskE

Friday 25/4 18.30

Randers (6th) have earned ten points in the last four matches. It is an impressive achievement for a club that was entangled in the relegation race. Especially the last victory, 2-1 away against league leaders AaB, was remarkable. Randers started that match with five new players in the line-up and it looked like the match was sacrificed for the sake of the upcoming matches. Instead the new starters proved that they had something to offer, especially in strengthening Randers’ counter attack, so coach Todd has a very positive problem when deciding which players to field on Friday. One player that cannot be fielded is veteran defender Chris Sørensen, who is suspended, but he would not be a first choice anyway. SønderjyskE (11th) have finally moved away from the bottom position they have been in since the end of 2013. SønderjyskE took a nice victory against FC Nordsjælland (3-1) where superior motivation and the striker Rubin Okotie primarily drove the victory. Okotie is a quality striker on loan from Rapid Wien. With six goals in ten matches he is a big part of SønderjyskE’s improved appearance in 2014. SønderjyskE have some issues for this match with two solid players suspended: central defender Niels Lodberg and central midfielder Daniel Jensen. Both are veterans that play with coolness and stability.

SønderjyskE are still in desperate need of points so they will probably not approach this match defensively. Randers have shown that they are very capable of finding the net (Ronnie Schwartz with four goals in the last four matches). We would not touch 1X2 as we think the odds are set fine. But the over 2.5 goal bet could be interesting since both teams will aim for three points.

Idea: Over 2.5 goals – 1.96 at Betfair