Esbjerg-SønderjyskE preview

Thursday 21/5 20.00

Esbjerg (9th) got some much-needed distance to the relegation line with a vital win in Farum (3-1 versus FC Nordsjælland). Esbjerg did it without two of their most important players, striker Daniel Larsson and midfielder Magnus Lekven. Larsson was sick and should return here, while the return of Lekven is more questionable. However, Esbjerg seem to have added some confidence with two wins in a row and it is obvious that the team possess more quality than the current position indicates. Esbjerg look especially strong in attack where Lasse Rise and Mick van Buren are good weapons, even if the speedy Daniel Larsson is out. SønderjyskE (10th) are a suddenly a huge part of the relegation battle. Especially since they face FC Vestsjælland during the last rounds. Therefore, they need to maintain a lead by at least 3 points (SønderjyskE have a much better goal difference than FC Vestsjælland). SønderjyskE do struggle at the moment. They have not won in the last seven league matches, but they should find some comfort in three draws in a row. Simultaneously, they have started scoring, something that had been an issue. SønderjyskE risk being without two veterans. Central defender Niels Lodberg and striker Tommy Bechmann are both struggling with minor injuries and could need a rest here.

Esbjerg are experiencing an upward form curve, but they have not been spectacular at home this season. Therefore, it should not justify the current odds for a home win. This match is set to be more equal, since SønderjyskE typically are a decent away team. A draw seems like a logical outcome here. This would give both teams some margin to FC Vestsjælland, which is all they have in mind currently. Draw is also the most typical result for both teams (Esbjerg 10 draws and SønderjyskE 15 draws), and it is overpriced at the moment.

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