FC Copenhagen-Hobro preview

Sunday 7/6 16.00

FC Copenhagen (2nd) have nothing to play for except dignity. They lost 0-3 to Hobro at home earlier this season, and they should be motivated to take revenge here. The outset is not very good. Almost all offensive players in the squad are absent with injuries, including the very influential Nicolai Jørgensen. Striker Steve de Ridder who has been among the better offensive players lately is also absent, since he is making a move to Belgium club Zulte Waregem. The end result is a FC Copenhagen team with only one true striker, Bjørn Sigurdarson, and only one true winger, Rurik Gislason. The rest are defensive minded players. On a positive note, the situation is looking good in the defence, which is also the reason why FC Copenhagen have conceded the fewest goals in the league (22). Hobro (7th) can potentially reach a top half finish. This will be the motivation for them here. However, the outset is also not very good due to the injuries to key players Quincy Antipas (striker) and Jonas Damborg (defensive midfielder). Antipas creates a lot of space offensively, while Damborg is important in protecting the defence. Strong central defender Mads Justesen returns from a ban. Hobro are not in good form at the moment, and they hold a SoTR of only 34% over the past six matches.

Two teams in a poor situation and also have some offensive issues. This will probably be a slim win for FC Copenhagen. FC Copenhagen have won five out of the last six matches with just one goal. At odds 4.00 this would certainly be worth a try. Given their offensive issues it is unlikely that they give Hobro a beating, and FC Copenhagen tend to be very focused on closing down the opponent once a lead is taken.

Idea: X (0-1) – 4.00 at Bet365