FC Midtjylland-FC Vestsjælland

Monday 1/12 19.00

FC Midtjylland (1st) are doing a great job at the moment. The win last weekend was extraordinary since they defeated (and outplayed) the defending champions despite of suffering from several important absences (2-0 against AaB). For this match the suspended duo of Patrick Banggaard and Petter Andersson will return, while midfielder Jakob Poulsen and striker Morten Duncan Rasmussen could return (still doubtful though). On the other hand, Rilwan Hassan and Izunna are suspended, but they have been less important in this season that the ones who return. FC Midtjylland have such squad depth, it is really remarkable. In the last match, reserves Marcos Ureña and Kristoffer Olsson did a great job, and coach Riddersholm has some positive problems ahead of this match. While FC Midtjylland are, by far, the team that creates the most chances, FC Vestsjælland (11th) are the poorest team in this sense. They have lost three matches in a row, and they really look demoralised. They are not creating anything offensively, and at the back they do not have the solidity that made them famous last season. Adding to insult, they will be without two of their best players (if not the best). Striker and team top goalscorer Rasmus Festersen (6 out of 15 team goals) and defensive giant Jean-Claude Bozga are both suspended. FC Vestsjælland have lost seven out of eight away games (only beating Silkeborg luckily), while FC Midtjylland have won all their eight home games.

We only see one outcome in this match, and that is a home win. There is nothing to find optimism in for FC Vestsjælland, and we would actually be surprised if FC Midtjylland are not able to win by more than one goal here. If you are a risk taker you could consider a three+ goal win.

Tip of the Week: 1 (AH -1.5) – 2.12 at Unibet

UPDATE: Poulsen and Duncan both called up for FC Midtjylland. This looks impossible for FC Vestsjælland.

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