AaB-FC Nordsjælland preview

Sunday 7/6 16.00

This is the match for 5th place, but this does not give Europa League participation. AaB (5th) look to finish the season in a good way. It is also the last match in charge for Kent Nielsen who is a hero in Aalborg after the title win last season. AaB have been looking strong lately. They have been good at creating chances offensively and their midfield has looked a bit like last season: a force. They rank 2nd based on SoTR in the last six matches (57%). AaB will have to do without their normal central defence, but the young duo of Jakob Blåbjerg and Kasper Pedersen have done fine when given the chance. FC Nordsjælland (6th) need a win here to overtake the 5th place. FC Nordsjælland have managed to get to wins in a row and looked solid in the process. But it was home games, and FC Nordsjælland are much weaker away from own artificial turf. Right back Mario Ticinovic is out. He will be replaced by Adam Arnarson who is not at the same level, so FC Nordsjælland look rather weak on the right back position. FC Nordsjælland have no other injuries and look strong offensively, where especially Emiliano Marcondes has looked in good shape (scored in last four matches).

AaB would love to end the season with a solid result for Kent Nielsen. They have the offensive quality to put pressure on FC Nordsjælland who tend to struggle away from home. It is true that AaB could be fragile against counter-attacks, but with Würtz on the central midfield they have a player who is great at securing the balance of the team, so AaB do not get into critical situations. AaB should be worth a shot; it is no coincidence that FC Nordsjælland have lost four away games in a row.

Tip of the Week: 1 (AH -0.5) – 1.95 at Bet365