Esbjerg-FC Nordsjælland

Monday 8/12 19.00

Esbjerg (8th) are not fully clear of the relegation line, but they have too much quality for that to become an issue. They have some great players with the striker Martin Pusic (8 goals this season) as the star player. Esbjerg have however underperformed a bit in this season, and the main reason is a midfield that has not been as convincing as in the past seasons. Esbjerg are a strong home team and usually dominates every time they play at home. Esbjerg will be challenged by having to play a cup match Thursday against FC Midtjylland, and we expect Esbjerg to field the strongest team (unlike FC Midtjylland) for that match. Midfielder Mohammed Fellah is suspended, but Esbjerg have a fine alternative in Jeppe Andersen. FC Nordsjælland (5th) got back to winning ways after a streak of six games without a win. FC Nordsjælland outplayed Brøndby completely (2-0) and the strong wingers Uffe Bech and Joshua John looked sharp. FC Nordsjælland have a great team when they have a full squad to choose from like now.

Esbjerg are a strong home and FC Nordsjælland are traditionally a poor away team. This should justify the favourite role for Esbjerg in an otherwise pretty even match-up. Both teams have their force in the offensive aspect, and we expect an entertaining match to end the year.

Idea: Over 2.5 goals – 1.95 at Bet365

Leaguespy preview for the match:
http://leaguespy.com/preview.php?id=41642&a=33624

UPDATE: Söder is possibly out for Esbjerg. The Swede has been quite anonymous in most matches, why young Vestergaard might actually be an upgrade.