Odense BK and Midtjylland meet at Nature Energy Park, in a match for the 12th round of the Superliga. In the last head-to-head for this edition of the league, on 10-17-2020, Midtjylland won at home by (3‑1). The record of direct confrontations at this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 6 matches won 4, tied 1 and lost 1. Indeed, the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 11-25-2019 , in a match for the Super League that ended with the victory of Midtjylland by (1‑2). The goals of the match were scored by B. Kadrii (57 ‘), for Odense BK, and Evander (24’) and A. Mabil (44 ‘), for Midtjylland. The home / away condition deserves particular attention, since despite this being a match between 9th and 1st in the league table, in reality it is a clash between the 6th classified in home games and the 2nd away.
Odense:
After 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, the home team is currently in 9th position, with 14 points won. In their last match, they beat AaB at home by (2‑1), after losing in the previous match (2‑1) away, in a match against Randers. This is a team that tends to be more competitive at home, as they won 11 points in their stadium, where they scored 8 goals and suffered 6, against only 3 points away, with 8 goals scored and 12 suffered. In their last match, for DBU Pokalen, they beat Nykøbing away by (0‑3). In their last 6 home games for the championship, Odense BK won 3, drew 2 and lost 1, winning 11 points out of 18 possible. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they have not presented great defensive strength, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 games in this competition, he only managed 1 comeback in the 6 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 7 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
The OB is in a situation where teams can gain or lose positions, depending on the result. Knowing this, you have to take advantage of the local factor and go after the victory. On the other hand, he will face the leader, and he does not have a good record in front of him, which further complicates his mission. Therefore, to be able to add the three points, you will have to present a higher quality football without fail.
Midtjylland :
The visiting team is currently in 1st position, with 23 points won, after 7 victories, 2 draws and 2 defeats. In the penultimate match, they drew at home against AaB by (0‑0). In the last match, they won away against Vejle by (0‑2). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it tends to win as many points at home as away, with 10 goals scored and 11 suffered as away, against 9 goals scored and 1 suffered at home. In their last match, for the UEFA Champions League, they drew at home with Liverpool by (1‑1). In their last 6 away matches for the championship, Midtjylland has registered 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, thus achieving 10 points out of 18 possible. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 4 times, but got the comeback in 2. In the last 12 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 6 of his 17 goals between minutes (46 ‘ ‑60 ‘).
Midtjylland have been leading the Danish league, and that ends up making it possible for them not to be careless. To stay ahead in isolation, you have to look for good results, no matter where you are playing. This means that in the current round, despite respecting the local team, they will not stop acting. If you show your full potential, victory can happen naturally.
PREDICTION: Midtjylland to win @ 1,75
