FC Midtjylland face one of the season's most important matches when they host FC Copenhagen at MCH Arena on Sunday at 18:00. The Herning-based side sits second in the Superliga with 19 points from nine games, five points behind the visiting capital club.
The team enters the clash with confidence after a run of five matches without defeat. Their most recent away fixture against OB ended 1-1, with striker Friday Etim scoring the early goal. In the preceding home game, they beat Brøndby 4-1, and earlier in September they secured a clear 7-0 victory over Sundby.
Team News
In the latest match against OB, the team started in a 3-4-1-2 formation with Elias Ólafsson in goal and a back three of Rasmus Kristensen, Magnus Jensen and Victor Bak Jensen. The midfield featured Philip Billing, David Castillo, Pablo Bravo and David Martínez, with Cho Gue-Sung playing behind strikers Stanley Iheanacho and Friday Etim. An overview of the full squad is available.
FC Copenhagen arrive in Jylland after a European defeat to Hamburger SV but remain unbeaten in the league. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-0 victory for FC Midtjylland away last spring. Sunday's match is a direct duel for top spot, and a win would bring FC Midtjylland closer to the summit.
The match takes place on Sunday, October 11th.
