FC Midtjylland-Randers

Monday 4/8 19.00

FC Midtjylland (7th) were a big disappointment last weekend in Aalborg (lost 2-0). A tactical change to a more defensive approach by head coach Riddersholm did not have the wanted effect, and Midtjylland ended up paying for it. For this match, we should expect seeing FC Midtjylland in their usual approach with strong midfielders Petter Andersson and Jakob Poulsen back in the starting formation. FC Midtjylland are a good team, especially at home as seen in the last home match vs. Brøndby (3-1). Central defender Erik Sviatchenko is still expected to be absent. Randers (1st) have had a brilliant start. They were very lucky in their first match in Esbjerg (scoring on their only shot on target), but in the last match against Hobro (2-1) they showed more promise. Had their attackers been a bit sharper, they would have won way bigger. Randers have a solid team: physically strong and very experienced. Only lack is a quality striker after Schwartz was sold in the break. In that light, the return of striker Brock-Madsen to the squad is positive. Randers will be brimming with confidence here.

FC Midtjylland are usually a difficult team for Randers. The speedy and technical players of Midtjylland often pose Randers significant problems. However, Randers should have a lot of confidence with should affect their game positively. Therefore we would not bet on FC Midtjylland at current odds. Instead, an over 2.5 goal bet could be interesting, since we would expect both teams to attack this match with a positive approach. Six out of the last seven H2H’s has gone over.

Recommendation: Over 2.5 goals – 2.025 at Bet365