Randers-Hobro

Thursday 21/5 18.00

Randers (4th) are three points behind Brøndby in the hunt for 3rd place. They need to pick up some wins, and this should be a must win match for them. Randers have been plagued by bans, but this is set to end here. Team top goalscorer Mikael Ishak, assist leader Kasper Fisker and defensive midfielder Nicolai Poulsen all return here. This should give a significant boost to a strong and solid Randers team. Central defender Mads Agesen and striker Nicolaj Brock-Madsen are set to remain out. Hobro (6th) seem to have hit a bad period. It is not the worst time, since they are almost certain to survive. The problem for Hobro is that they have suddenly been hit by injuries, something they have been almost free from for the entire season. For this match, influential defensive midfielder Jonas Damborg is out with an injury, while three regulars are doubtful, left back Jacob Tjørnelund, right back Jesper Bøge and striker Quincy Antipas. If all of them are out, as expected, the situation looks concerning for Hobro who will be easily overrun on the flanks and lack a great individual in attack. Hobro have been able to compensate with a big work effort, but with all the injuries this risk being inadequate. This is a local derby and a big number of fans are expected at the stadium.

Randers look to welcome back several important players. They have all to play for and have been playing decent football lately. Hobro have been playing poorly and risk being without several regulars. This should be a home win and the price is actually quite good.

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