Randers-OB

Sunday 17/8 19.00

Randers (2nd) have not really shown anything spectacular, but have despite of this won three out of four matches. The reason: Randers are a solid team that is difficult to beat. They have some very experienced players and are not afraid of playing boring football if it improves the likelihood of getting points. The new signing, striker Mikael Ishak, got the perfect debut last weekend by scoring a late winner (1-0 vs. FC Vestsjælland). Randers will have to do without central defender Mads Agesen (suspended). The young Jacob Dehn will probably take over. OB (11th) stole a point in Brøndby last weekend (1-1). OB played another poor match (third poor match out of four matches) and the players are not working together as a team. This is very visual in how the key players Emil Larsen and Rasmus Falk perform. It seems like they are trying to do everything alone. OB also lack a quality striker, although new signing Thomas Mikkelsen probably will get the chance to prove himself here. OB are likely to be without midfielder Martin Spelmann, but his absence is not vital.

None of the teams have been spectacular offensively, why a match without many goals is in store. The difference in mentality between the clubs, give Randers the extra edge here. So we would go with a slim home win here.

Ideas:  1 – 2.30 at Tipico

Under 2.5 goals – 1.95 at Bet365

UPDATE: Mikkelsen and Bodul are benched. Instead normal right back Kryger is put on top. Interesting solution, but should put more value on Randers.