FC Midtjylland-FC Copenhagen preview

Friday 14/8 18.00

This match will decide who will be the favourite to win the title. FC Midtjylland (1st) have had a perfect start to their league season with four wins. They have not been as good offensively as last season, but they are very strong defensively – which is also why they have only conceded one goal. Offensively, they rely a lot on winger Pione Sisto to make something extraordinary. Otherwise, they lack some breakthrough strength and the departure of Sylvester Igboun seems to be hurting. Influential players, right back Kristian Bach Bak and midfielder Petter Andersson missed the last match with minor injuries and will probably do all to return to this vital match. FC Copenhagen (4th) have also had a decent start to the league. Unfortunately, some stupid decisions in the last match proved costly as FC Copenhagen received an early red card plus made all three substitutions way to early with the end result being to play 9 against 11 for the last half hour. In that light, a 1-1 draw against FC Nordsjælland was impressive. Unfortunately, they will miss the suspended midfielder Daniel Amartey who is very important for the defensive work as he is probably the best ball-winner in the league. Central defender Pelle Nilsson is also injured, so FC Copenhagen lack some quality on the bench here. The starting eleven is very strong though and should be capable of putting up a good fight.

This is undoubtedly a match between the two best teams in the league. FC Midtjylland are somewhat weaker than last season, while FC Copenhagen seem stronger. However, FC Midtjylland are a quality home team (16-0-1 last season) and against a FC Copenhagen team without Amartey they should be slight favourites. But this is set to be an even and intense match.

Idea: 1 – 2.70 at Danske Spil