Brøndby-Randers

Sunday 11/5 17.00

Brøndby (4th) took a remarkable win against FC Midtjylland (3-1) last weekend. FC Midtjylland were playing for the league title, but Brøndby totally dominated them. This goes to show that Brøndby are highly motivated for beating FC Copenhagen in the race for 3rd place (and an outside chance of clinching the 2nd place). Brøndby will have to do this without key midfielder Thomas Kahlenberg who is suspended. Kahlenberg has huge importance for Brøndby and no other midfielder can match his vision and influence. On the positive side is the strong period of striker Nuñez who has scored four goals in the last three matches. He should cause problems in the Randers defence. Randers (8th) lost disappointingly in Odense (2-1) despite dominating the match completely. They made a poor start where they lost focus, but from then on only lack of cynicism by the strikers are to blame for the loss of points (10 shots on target: only one goal). The question is whether Randers can find motivation for this match, since they have nothing to play for. But playing at Brøndby Stadium usually has a motivating influence on visitors, so we expect to see them eager to give Brøndby problems. They will have to do this without their captain, the central midfielder Christian Keller (suspended). Keller has not had his best season and it seems like age are becoming a factor (soon 34 years). He is naturally important, but not as irreplaceable as Kahlenberg for Brøndby. Regulars Borring and Thomsen are also expected to be out (nothing new).

A motivational bet is for Brøndby to win. It will not be piece of cake in the absence of Kahlenberg, but it might contain some value though. An entertaining match with lots of goals should be even more valuable. Randers have nothing to play for so we expect them to approach this match positively.

Tip of the Week: Over 2.5 goals – 1.83 at Betfair

Idea: 1 – 1.81 at Betfair