Viborg-AGF preview

Monday 27/7 19.00

This is a match between the two promoted sides. Viborg (11th) played an unspectacular match at FC Midtjylland and lost 2-0. They clearly lack some firepower in attack with the absence of team top goalscorer Serge Deble. He will probably return here, and he gives the Viborg attack extra dimensions with his speed and dribbling skills. He is surely the most important player for Viborg that otherwise is a team of ordinary and reliable players. AGF (4th) were the surprise of first round with their 2-1 win against Brøndby. Mate Vatsadze (top goalscorer in the 1st Division last season) scored both goals and he really looks to be in-form. AGF have made some new signings this summer and they appeared to add some stability in the midfield that is fairly strong on the ball. The defence is still not all too compelling, but it is a team of many experienced players and they will not be easy to beat.

Viborg won the 1st Division last season, but AGF have made the most remarkable summer signings. Our impression is that AGF are the stronger side here, but Viborg should be small favourites due to the home field advantage (although AGF tend to be strongest away from home). However, we see no reason for making AGF so big underdogs as here. Should it happen that Deble misses the match, AGF will have an excellent chance of winning here.

Recommendation: 2 – 3.20 at Cashpoint

UPDATE: Deble set to play for Viborg instead of Curth (massive improvement). A change is also expected on the wing, where Sivebæk will replace Andersen (same same). AGF could make a defensive change, but all players are fit.