Esbjerg-Hobro

Saturday 22/11 17.00

Esbjerg (9th) dropped from the skies after a 3-2 loss in Randers. Before that Esbjerg had played some terrific matches, including a 7-0 cup win in Horsens. Randers away is always a tough match for Esbjerg however, and they were dominated physically for most of the match. Esbjerg are typically best when they face an opponent that are not either very physical or very defensive. In that case Esbjerg are allowed to practice their very direct counter attacking style. Esbjerg have a good team, although some players are not performing in a satisfactory level. One of these is the new-signed striker Robin Söder, who all too easily disappears in matches where the opponents are physical. Defender Eddi Gomes is suspended, but Daniel Stenderup should be a decent alternative. Hobro (7th) are not a team of superstars, but they put in a brilliant fight. Sometimes it is enough, as in the 3-0 win against Brøndby last weekend. Hobro simply showed a much better attitude. And that is the key for Hobro: attitude. Hobro will enter this match with lots of attitude and a defensive starting point. No reported injuries or suspensions for Hobro.

Esbjerg tend to have problems against teams with a defensive mentality. Their last match against Hobro (1-1) did not show any large quality difference, so if we were to bet here we with go with the away side.

Idea: 2 (AH +1) – 2.025 at Bet365