Copenhagen vs Midtjylland
Danish Superligaen
Saturday
30th September 2023
Telia Parken
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 10 of the Danish Superliga fixture between Copenhagen and Midtjylland.
Copenhagen vs Midtjylland: Preview
Copenhagen form analysis
København registered a comfortable 2-0 win away at Hvidovre through goals from Oskarsson and Elyounoussi. However, defensive issues surfaced in a 1-3 home loss to Silkeborg in the league. Copenhagen did bounce back with a solid 2-0 home victory over Viborg thanks to strikes from Bardghji and Vavro.
They were then held to a 2-2 away draw by Nordsjaelland after letting a lead slip twice. Most recently though, Copenhagen showed resilience to win 3-2 away at rivals Brondby, with Bardghji netting twice late on.
Overall, it’s been an inconsistent start to the season for Copenhagen as they integrate new signings. They’ve showcased their attacking threat at times, but defending has been a concern. The win at Hvidovre demonstrated their quality, but losing at home to Silkeborg was a real setback.
If manager Jacob Neestrup can add greater solidity to complement their danger in attack, Copenhagen can still successfully defend their Superligaen title this term. But improving defensive organization and concentration is crucial.
Midtjylland form analysis
Midtjylland’s league campaign includes a disappointing 1-0 home loss to rivals Brondby. They followed that up with another poor display in a 0-3 thrashing away at Nordsjaelland. Midtjylland did manage to earn a point at home in a 1-1 draw with AGF thanks to Brynhildsen’s opener.
However, defensive issues resurfaced as they were held to a 2-2 away draw by Viborg, twice throwing away a lead. Most recently though, Midtjylland returned to winning ways by edging past OB 2-1 at home courtesy of late goals from Cho and Charles.
Overall, it’s been an inconsistent start to the season for Midtjylland as they aim to reclaim the Superligaen title. They’ve struggled defensively, keeping just one clean sheet so far. New striker Cho has impressed with 2 goals, but Midtjylland have lacked fluidity in attack at times. The disappointing losses to Brondby and Nordsjaelland were particularly low points.
If manager Thomas Thomasberg can tighten them up defensively and get his key attackers firing, Midtjylland still has the quality to mount a title challenge. But they need to find form and consistency soon after this slow start.
