FC Nordsjælland-SønderjyskE

Saturday 7/3 17.00

FC Nordsjælland (7th) are in a bad situation. With only one win in the last ten league matches, they are performing very unimpressively. The departure of five experienced players (Lorentzen, Nordstrand, Christiansen, Christensen and Runje) in the winter window does not appear to have helped. Last weekend they lost to minnows Hobro (1-0). Compared to that match, they should benefit from the return of left back Mtiliga and central defender Gregor from suspension. Furthermore, vital winger Uffe Bech is set to return after being absent with an injury in the last two matches. He is probably not up to speed though, and doubtful that he will see full participation here. In any case, Bech’s return should improve the morale of FC Nordsjælland who lacked some offensive X-factor in the recent matches. SønderjyskE (6th) are in a different state. Over the last ten league games, they have averaged 1.7 points per game and only lost one game. In fact, they have played 29 games all-season (league, cup, friendlies) and only lost three matches! They are really well-organised and tough to beat. This Wednesday they eliminated Brøndby from the cup, but the match went to extra time, so the SønderjyskE players could be a bit tired here. However, they are without suspension and injuries for important players (central defender Lodberg was absent in the cup match, but we expect him to return here). At the same time, their counter-attacking style is suitable for away matches and FC Nordsjælland’s backline could face another tough day.

To teams in each end of the momentum scale. FC Nordsjælland trying to integrate new players in a time of disappointing performances, and SønderjyskE being successful with continuity in the line-up selection. The long cup match is a negative factor, but otherwise we have a hard time seeing FC Nordsjælland winning this match.

Idea: 2 (AH +0) – 2.25 at Unibet

UPDATE: Uffe Bech still out for FC Nordsjælland - bad for their chances. SønderjyskE struggling with minor injuries for Bechmann and Sigurdsson ahead of this match, but nice alternatives are available in the squad.