Silkeborg-SønderjyskE

Friday 1/8 18.30

Silkeborg (11th) have had a rough start, facing FC Copenhagen and Brøndby, two of the main title candidates. The first match against FC Copenhagen offered some solid defending (0-0) while the next match at Brøndby was less impressive (2-0) with Silkeborg failing to find their game. In this match, Silkeborg will get more space. It will be interesting to see if they can find the net. They are the only team who have not scored so far, and they have not really looked dangerous. They have a solid team with many experienced players, and not any important injury concerns. Daniel A. Pedersen returns to the squad after having been sick, otherwise no squad news. SønderjyskE (9th) have also had a difficult start facing AaB and Esbjerg, the two best teams in the spring season. SønderjyskE managed to get two draws (0-0 and 1-1), which was very satisfying. Especially the defence has looked very strong, limiting the opponents to very few chances. Offensively SønderjyskE are struggling without Tommy Bechmann and winger Johan Absalonsen. Good news is that both players are in the squad for this match, although Bechmann is probably not fit for more than 20-30 minutes at the end. Regular midfielders Nikolaj Madsen and Daniel Jensen are still absent due to injuries.

On paper it is the obvious low scoring game between two teams that have looked best defensively. However, this match is very different to their previous matches this season, since they will get more space and probably try more offensively. Therefore we would not recommend an under bet. If anything, we would advice you to back SønderjyskE, who will benefit from the return of key players and have looked more convincing than Silkeborg thus far.

Idea: 2 (AH +0) – 2.15 at Ladbrokes

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http://leaguespy.com/preview.php?id=35105&a=33624