Brøndby-FC Midtjylland

Thursday 8/5 20.00

Brøndby (4th) are looking to establish themselves as a top club in the Danish league again. They have the fan support for it and now it seems like the squad quality is finally getting there too. In 2014 Brøndby have been among the best teams with 22 points in 12 matches. They have a strong midfield, bossed by veteran Thomas Kahlenberg. The defence is also looking solid, particularly after the return of Boulahrouz and Albrechtsen. The offense is still not at full speed, but the addition of the small striker Ariel Nuñez is starting to pay off (scored in the last two matches). FC Midtjylland (1st) are back into the championship race after AaB’s defeat against Esbjerg. FC Midtjylland will probably need to win the remaining matches, which is far from easy. They have three wins in the last four matches, but they were against the three weakest teams in the league right now. They are good however, no doubt about that. But they have some issues. Striker Morten Duncan scored in the last match, but is obviously not at his best. Defensively the central defence is not too impressive, and the absence of the suspended Patrick Banggaard is not helping. FC Midtjylland will use Francis Dickoh, who has made several mistakes in 2014, and probably also unproven youngster Sonni Nattestad. For a nervous defence, Brøndby’s stadium is not the most comforting place.

It is a match that could either explode with offensive football and lots of goals or become a tactical affair between two teams scared of losing. We believe that Brøndby have a good chance of winning. They have the home field advantage and FC Midtjylland’s defence is not unbreakable.

Recommendation: 1 (AH +0) – 1.98 at Bet365