Hobro-AaB

Monday 16/3 19.00

The improbable survival of Hobro (7th) appears to be given with the win against Silkeborg last weekend. With 12 points to the relegation line with 13 matches remaining and fine efforts on the pitch, relegation seems impossible. Hobro have been efficient in recent matches. They have scored early and defended well. However, Hobro are yet to show that they are capable of getting points in matches where they go behind. New signing Mikkel Thygesen has already proved that he is a valuable asset, while other new signing Beckmann has been struggling with injuries and are still to show his level. Striker Quincy Antipas is doubtful with a thigh injury. AaB (4th) have won all league matches in 2015, but the performances have not been volatile. They were great against Esbjerg and poor against Brøndby. Last weekend they managed to beat Randers without the two strong midfielders Kasper Risgaard and Rasmus Würtz. Both of them could return here (Würtz the most probable). It is important with the return of these midfielders since alternative Thomas Augustinussen is suspended. Offensively, AaB have delivered promising things scoring seven goals in the last three matches. With the proximity of the two clubs, AaB should have great support.

Hobro are doing a great job, but they are facing a superior opponent here. If Würtz and Risgaard return anything else than a win would be a disappointing result for AaB. 2.06 for AaB to win is a decent price and worth a shot.

Recommendation: 2 – 2.06 at Nordicbet

UPDATE: Antipas returns for Hobro, while Beckmann is still injured. Würtz is out for AaB, while Risgaard is set to return. AaB will use either Kristensen or Thomsen in the central midfield instead of Würtz and both are fine players with experience in the position. We still believe in a AaB win tonight.