OB-FC Copenhagen

Sunday 31/8 19.00

OB (8th) got a huge morale boost with their 2-0 win in Randers in the last round. Randers were probably the better team, but OB were efficient and got their first victory. OB have been performing poorly this season. The attitude has been poor and the players have clearly lacked confidence. It will be interesting to see if the victory has given them more belief. Unfortunately, they will be out their biggest star, offensive midfielder Rasmus Falk, who is injured. The loss of Falk is a huge blow; he is the offensive driving force and a local boy that always plays with big passion. The offensive responsibility is now in the hands of winger Emil Larsen, who has been underperforming slightly so far (did score a fine goal last weekend though). OB have signed a new striker to their lousy front line. The Georgian Vladimir Dvalishvili could be a good signing, but is reportedly not in top form, so doubtful if he will play a major part here. FC Copenhagen (10th) have lost four matches in a row (including two Champions League qualifiers) for the first time in 18 years! It is quite sensational after the clubs spending spree over the summer. FC Copenhagen have been a bit unlucky in some situations (not a deserved loss to FC Midtjylland), but also weakened by injuries, why the return of wingers Toutouh and Gislason is important. The star, offensive midfielder Nicolai Jørgensen is still absent and the same is central defender Mathias Zanka Jørgensen (although this is not an important absence based on his performance at Leverkusen). But one thing is to lose to a strong Bundesliga team (Leverkusen) and another thing is facing OB. FC Copenhagen should be a better team in all parts of the game, and the rather slow backline should not face the same issues as seen against Leverkusen. FC Copenhagen have won the last four H2H’s.

Both teams are without their absolute star player, but FC Copenhagen seem to have better alternatives in the squad. They are also a better football team, and we will undoubtedly see a very aggressive FC Copenhagen team eager to erase recent underperformance. For us 2.10 is a brilliant price, and FC Copenhagen should have a least 50% chance of winning this match.

Tip of the Week: 2 – 2.10 at Ladbrokes