Brøndby-FC Vestsjælland preview

Sunday 26/4 17.00

Brøndby (4th) did not get the expected boost from a new home pitch. They considered their only second home loss for the season against Hobro, and a match were Brøndby’s offensive issues were obvious. Johan Elmander is not the player he once were, and head coach Frank should really consider other options in attack. Defensively Brøndby look to get a big boost from talismanic defender Daniel Agger who missed the last two matches with suspension. New suspended players are defensive midfielder Lebogang Phiri and winger Ferhan Hasani, two of Brøndby’s better players in 2015. On paper, Brøndby should have some decent alternatives in the squad, but they have really not impressed during this season. Another concern is the probable absence of central midfielder Thomas Kahlenberg who is important for Brøndby’s offensive production. FC Vestsjælland (11th) are a team with great momentum at the moment. Seven points over the last three matches shows a clear picture of a team with renewed confidence. The return of strong left back Michael Lumb seems to have been the catalyst for this sudden change of morale. Nevertheless, FC Vestsjælland look quite good at the moment and they have a fit squad to choose from. Their defence is looking solid for once and offensively they have some quality options in Rasmus Festersen and Apostolos Vellios.

Brøndby will get a big boost from the home fans, who will push them forward. Brøndby should dominate ball possession and have the most chances, but FC Vestsjælland are a dangerous counter-attacking team, and this is unlikely to be as easy a match for Brøndby as the bookies predict. FC Vestsjælland are high on momentum and could snatch a great result here.

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