FC Vestsjælland-AGF

Thursday 8/5 20.00

FC Vestsjælland (9th) have only managed to score 28 goals in 30 matches, but are despite of this heading for survival by clinging to a very defensive approach. With at least one point here, survival should be secured. FC Vestsjælland have some issues though. Striker Ofere finally returned from injury in the last match, but he is suspended for this match. This puts FC Vestsjælland in a classic situation: without a true striker. Furthermore vital left back Michael Lumb and regular midfielders Morten Bertolt and Marc Dal Hende are doubtful for this match. On the plus side is the return of right winger Peter Nymann from suspension. Defensively nothing is changed so FC Vestsjælland should be able to stick to their strong defensive structure. AGF (12th) are in a hell hole. They need wins in the upcoming two matches, otherwise it looks like an impossible task to survive. Well, it already looks impossible since AGF are so toothless offensively that is difficult just seeing them score. They have only scored once in the last eight matches! Eight matches which they have all lost with a score of 1-16. Defensively things are improving with the return of central defender Anders Kure and goalkeeper Steffen Rasmussen (this clearly improved AGF in the last match – 0-1 against OB).

AGF will have to attack in this match, but they are simply not dangerous at the moment. Lone striker Jesper Lange has not scored in nine matches and is clearly lacking confidence and there are no alternatives in the squad. At the same time FC Vestsjælland are not looking good offensively, so this is an obvious low-scoring match.

Recommendation: Under 2.5 goals – 1.97 at Betfair

Idea: FC Vestsjælland Clean Sheet – 3.25 at Bet365