FC Copenhagen-Esbjerg

Sunday 5/10 17.00

FC Copenhagen (5th) are showing glimpses of progress. Much is however dependent on the fitness of key midfielder Nicolai Jørgensen, and this might be his first appearance in the starting line-up for a while (cannot play a full match though). Jørgensen has some offensive skills that the rest of the squad cannot match at the moment, and without him the team has limited offensive punch. Especially since lone striker Andreas Cornelius is on quite a cold streak (has not scored a regular goal in eleven matches (including European matches))! That being said FC Copenhagen are over the worst injury issues, and they can field a strong defence and a strong midfield. Esbjerg (10th) are suffering from the effect of not finishing off matches. They have lost many points in this season by being unable to maintain a lead. The starting eleven is strong and much better than the current 10th position, and at some point they should start winning some matches. This is however maybe not the best place to start, but if anyone were to do it, it is probably Esbjerg’s strong counter attackers (Esbjerg have not lost away to FC Copenhagen in the last three matches). Esbjerg have no injury or suspension concerns.

Is Jørgensen playing? That is a very important question and vital for how the percentages are placed here. Therefore we would not put too much on the line at this time. If anything we would pick Esbjerg not to lose, since FC Copenhagen have scoring issues and Esbjerg are not a team that is easily defeated.

Idea: 2 (AH +0.5) – 2.08 at Bet365

UPDATE: FCK's Antonsson injured. Amartey will be moved to central defence. Nicolai Jørgensen is playing from start upfront. Goals in store?