OB-Esbjerg

Sunday 11/5 17.00

OB (7th) have an outside chance of getting a 5th spot that can bring them Europe next season, but they will have to win this match. OB have won two in a row, but have not impressed while doing so. In the last match against Randers they looked like a team desperately needing a summer break to get things straight (won 2-1) and only a strong effort by goalkeeper Toppel kept them alive. They have some quality players, but the team rarely plays a really good match. They will probable have to do without one of the quality players, winger Emil Larsen, this time (he has not been good lately though). Fortunately winger Spelmann is back from suspension, so it should not be a huge problem. Esbjerg (5th) are just a victory from clinching the European spot. So there should be no doubt about the motivation for the team that has also been the best in 2014. Esbjerg have lost once in 2014 and only allowed 8 goals in 13 matches (that is four less than the second best team). Esbjerg play some nice offensive football, but tend to get into problems when facing opponents that take a very defensive approach. This was the case last weekend against SønderjyskE (won 2-1), where they dominated the match completely, but had a hard time creating chances. This should not be a problem against OB, who are not known for their defensive abilities. Esbjerg have some injury issues though. They will do without regulars, winger Jeppe Andersen and striker Mushaga Bakenga. Both are decent players, but not key players.

It will probably be a very energetic match with two teams pushing forward to score. We expect Esbjerg to dominate the match, since they are looking strong at the moment. Bookies agree to a large extent why we only keep this bet as an idea.

Idea: 2 – 2.48 at Betfair