FC Nordsjælland-OB preview

Sunday 12/4 14.00

FC Nordsjælland (5th) got a lucky win in SønderjyskE last weekend. Lucky since they managed to defend a lead for more than a half despite of being a man less on the pitch after Andreas Maxsø’s dismissal. FC Nordsjælland did play a fine match until then, but they are clearly more comfortable at home on artificial grass. For this match, they will do without the suspended Maxsø, and this could mean that unproven youngster Nicklas Mouritsen will get the chance in the central defense. Positive news for the defence is the return of right back Mario Ticinovic from suspension. Central midfielders Hans Mulder and Martin Vingaard are  both doubtful, which could mean that Emiliano Marcondes will get a rare chance in the starting line-up. Offensively FC Nordsjælland look strong with winger Daniel Moberg-Karlsson in fantastic form (he has scored 7 goals in last 6 matches if you include international matches). OB (10th) experienced a tough loss at home to FC Vestsjælland on Tuesday. Tough, because they were ahead and because the loss puts them back into the relegation fight. After three consecutive losses, they need to improve their game, and head coach Ove Pedersen is very focused on re-establishing the defensive stability. Pedersen might change the formation to a 4-4-2, especially if striker Kenneth Zohore returns (he is doubtful). Offensively, they are very dependent of Rasmus Falk’s performance, since other profiles Emil Larsen and Thomas Dalgaard are underperforming at the moment.

FC Nordsjælland are a good home side (7 wins in 12 matches) and they will surely put a demoralised OB team under pressure. OB will try to respond with a aggressive approach, but the question is whether it will be enough. OB will surely be satisfied with a draw here to get some points accumulated. FC Nordsjælland have won the last three home H2H’s and we expect the streak to continue. Odds are already quite low, so not big value.

Idea: 1 – 2.05 at Danske Spil