FC Copenhagen-Brøndby

Sunday 8/3 15.00

FC Copenhagen (2nd) suffered a cruel faith in Odense last weekend, where they had many chances to win, before conceding a late own goal and losing 1-0. They are now nine points after league leaders FC Midtjylland, and it seems improbable that they can catch up. Despite of this FC Copenhagen should be very motivated for this home match against their arch rivals Brøndby. FC Copenhagen have looked fine in recent matches, but just need to be a bit more efficient in front of goal (especially striker Andreas Cornelius!). FC Copenhagen are playing a cup match Thursday night after this was written. No reported injuries or suspensions. Brøndby (5th) have had a disappointing start to 2015, and serious talks about a head coach dismissal have begun. Brøndby have played very well actually, but not received points accordingly. The Wednesday cup match against SønderjyskE was not good however (Brøndby lost 4-2 after extra time) and Brøndby could be mentally affected by the poor start. In addition, Brøndby will have to do without four suspended players: striker Johan Elmander, midfielder Thomas Kahlenberg, midfielder Christian Nørgaard and central defender Dario Dumic. Kahlenberg, Elmander and Dumic are important players and especially their experience will be missed in a high-pressure match like this.

FC Copenhagen are a strong home side, while Brøndby are a terrible away side. At the same time, Brøndby will be without several regulars, while FC Copenhagen are expected to use the strongest line-up. This match could be very one-sided, and the main question is whether FC Copenhagen are able to find the net.

Tip of the Week: 1 (AH -0.5) – 1.95 at Bet365