FC Nordsjælland-OB preview

Friday 2/10 18.30

FC Nordsjælland (5th) managed to beat AGF comfortably despite being without their four normal offensive starters. For this match, two of them return; league top goalscorer Bruninho and offensive midfielder Emililano Marcondes. This should only improve FC Nordsjælland’s offensive capabilities. They are starting to look much better in the rest of the pitch, where especially Lobotka in the central midfield but also Rodrigues on the right back have proven to be quality signings. FC Nordsjælland are the most in-form team in the league over the past five matches, and they are traditionally pretty comfortable at their own artificial pitch. Still expect winger Joshua John and David Moberg-Karlsson to miss the match. OB (9th) have been shockingly poor away from home this season, 4 losses in 5 matches and a score of 5-15. They have been humiliated several times, mainly because of a fragile backline and unstable goalkeeping. They have a strong offense on paper, but have struggled during the past weeks. However, for this match team top goalscorer Rasmus Festersen is set to return from injury to improve the front line. He and Rasmus Falk need to find a good partnership for OB to have any chance here. Regulars, midfielder Mohammed El Makrini and striker Ander K. Jakobsen, missed the last match and are both doubtful here. OB rank last in the league based on Total Shots Ratio.

FC Nordsjælland are in great form, their star player returns and they are usually strong at home. OB have poor morale after losing 4-0 in last week and being knocked out of the cup to a lower division team. OB could benefit from some returning players, which should give them more overall quality, but their defence is still poor. Over is a logical bet. FC Nordsjælland win could also be worth a shot.

Ideas: 1 (AH -0.25) – 1.83 at Unibet

Over 2.5 goals – 2.10 at Betfair