Randers-FC Copenhagen preview

Sunday 26/4 19.00

Randers (3rd) are still in 3rd place, but it is more since the nearest rivals continues to stumble than due to own performance. Randers have not won in seven matches! The last four matches have ended in draws, but it is clear that Randers lack confidence at the moment. They usually appear as a defensive solid team that is very physical in its approach, but in the absence of captain Christian Keller they have had a different appearance. However, Keller could return here and it would be a vital player to get back. Other players that also are set to return are winger Jonas Borring and central midfielder Nicolai Poulsen. Thus, Randers could be capable of fielding the strongest team for once. FC Copenhagen (2nd) have had some rough weeks in terms of squad fitness. They have just lost two of the best players for the season, striker Andreas Cornelius and winger Youssef Toutouh both suffered serious injuries during last week. Central midfielder Christian Poulsen left the last match early with an injury, while fellow midfielder Daniel Amartey is banned. In total, FC Copenhagen’s team looks quite slim, especially in the central midfield. Offensively, they can appreciate the quality of Nicolai Jørgensen and the improving form of Steve de Ridder.

The squad situation will be decisive for the odds movement here. If Poulsen is out for FC Copenhagen and Keller returns for Randers as the latest information indicates, Randers look to be able to dominate the central midfield. In that case, they should also have good chances of taking a win, and in our opinion this match should be way more even than odds suggest. Also, FC Copenhagen play a cup match in midweek, and the last time they did that some players were rested.

Recommendation: 1 – 3.10 at Danske Spil