FC Copenhagen-Randers

Sunday 19/10 19.00

FC Copenhagen (5th) took an unimpressive win in the last round at home to Esbjerg (2-1). FC Copenhagen scored on the two shots on target they had, and Esbjerg felt unfairly treated by the referee who had a poor match. In total FC Copenhagen leave the impression of being a team that is unfinished. Striker Andreas Cornelius is playing without confidence and not creating much danger. A player who has had a positive influence on the FC Copenhagen offense Bashkim Kadrii is out with a serious knee injury. FC Copenhagen will be very dependent on the mood of offensive midfielder Nicolai Jørgensen, but he has been very inconsistent in his performances. Defensively FC Copenhagen could be without right back Tom Høgli. Randers (3rd) are playing some solid football at the moment, and they really should have won last weekend against FC Nordsjælland (0-0). The problem for Randers is the lack of a striker in form. Nine goals scored in ten matches are not impressive, but only seven conceded goals are. Randers have showed some solid defensive football. The organisation is good and Randers allow very few chances (leads the league in shots allowed: 98 – league average is 131). Randers have benefitted from great stability in the line-up, where the same defensive players have played almost every time. The defence will be tested here, since central defender Mads Fenger is suspended, and alternative Jacob Dehn does not have the same quality. FC Copenhagen have had problems with Randers in the past: they did not manage to beat them in the three matches last season.

FC Copenhagen are playing some poor football at the moment. They are playing against a Randers team that has lots of confidence. Randers are always a challenge for the big teams due to their strong organisation and physique. Lots of value in the away side here in a match that could be low-scoring.

Tip of the Week: 2 (AH +0.5) – 2.075 at Bet365

Idea: Under 2.5 goals – 1.77 at Betsafe

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