FC Vestsjælland-Esbjerg

Saturday 1/11 17.00

FC Vestsjælland (9th) took a very important win in Silkeborg last weekend (2-1). Silkeborg were the best team, but FC Vestsjælland capitalized from a good start and a doubtful penalty. The win was very important since FC Vestsjælland got some vital points in the fight against relegation, but truth is that FC Vestsjælland need to improve their game if they are to survive. In the midweek cup win (3-2) in Svendborg (2nd division team) goalkeeper Thomas Mikkelsen were man of the match. FC Vestsjælland fielded a team with several reserves, but it was nevertheless a concerning performance. FC Vestsjælland look like a team that is struggling to find the form. They will hope that the home field can help them yet again (three wins and two draws this season). Esbjerg (10th) are a top half club, that has been caught up in the bottom. Esbjerg have lacked some luck and some cynicism (way too many draws). In the recent matches the play has started to improve a lot, and the team is brimming with confidence. Last weekend against in-form Brøndby (0-0) they were very dominant until they ran out of energy at the end. They were more efficient in the midweek cup game against Horsens (1st division team), where they won with the remarkable score 7-0! Several of Esbjerg’s key offensive players got on the score sheet. For this match, young winger Jeppe Andersen is suspended. Casper Nielsen or Mohammed Fellah will replace him. They are both decent alternatives (Fellah with great match in Horsens).

Esbjerg are a stronger team than FC Vestsjælland. At the same time it seems like they are in much better current state than FC Vestsjælland, who are struggling to find their game. We expect to see Esbjerg start a winning streak and at odds 2.30 we find fine value here.

Recommendation: 2 – 2.30 at Tipico