FC Copenhagen-Brøndby

Sunday 21/9 17.00

FC Copenhagen (7th) are performing way below expectations. Truth be told, they have been a bit unlucky not to get more points. However, they are far from what is expected from the expensive squad. It is evident that the constant changes in line-ups (due to poor performance and injuries) have had a poor effect on the team performances. Looking at the squad there is reason to be optimistic. Quality players like Nicolai Jørgensen and Bashkim Kadrii have just returned from injuries (not fit to play full matches though) and they will improve a FC Copenhagen offense that needs some new energy (just scored two goals in the last four league matches). Defensively FC Copenhagen has some issues at right back where the two options, Høgli and Remmer, are both injured. Høgli could return from this match, otherwise FC Copenhagen will be forced to use a central defender here. Strong central midfielder Daniel Amartey is suspended here. Not good, since he has been the best player for FC Copenhagen this season with his ball winning abilities. Brøndby (6th) filled the stadium last weekend for the return of Daniel Agger. Agger was unable to play, and Brøndby lost 0-2 to Randers, so it was a sad day for Brøndby. Agger is likely to play this time, and is needed since Brøndby’s central defence is poor. Otherwise Brøndby lack some power offensively. New signing Teemu Pukki did not impress in his first appearance. Question is if he lacks quality or just needs some matches to be on top. Brøndby will clearly be less dangerous for a period, now that normal choices Nuñez and Makienok are either injured or left the club (signed for Palermo). On paper Brøndby have a very strong squad with some quality players, but we have yet to see it materialize on the pitch.

It is the Copenhagen derby so an intense match is in store. Both clubs are underperforming and some distance behind where they want to be. FC Copenhagen desperately need a win to get confidence, while Brøndby needs to stabilize the central defence (vital if Agger is ready here) and get some firepower in the attacking line. For us this match has low scoring written all over, since both teams are not very dangerous at the moment, while a loss is terrible against the arch-rival, so we expect cautious approaches.

Idea: X – 3.50 at Bet365

Under 2.5 goals – 1.89 at Betfair