FC Midtjylland remain unbeaten in the Superliga and hold onto second place with 19 points after nine matches played. The Herning-based side has won five and drawn four, placing them five points behind leaders FC Copenhagen.

The team's latest result was a 1-1 draw against OB in Odense on Sunday. Friday Etim put Midtjylland ahead after ten minutes, but Noah Ganaus equalised for the home side in the 75th minute. It was a match that highlighted the team's defensively solid foundation, having conceded only nine goals all season. The attack has also scored 17 times, giving a goal difference of plus eight.

Unbeaten run continues

The recent draw in Odense extends Midtjylland's impressive unbeaten run to five matches. The sequence started with a 2-0 win over AGF on September 2nd and was followed by a 7-0 demolition of Sundby and an important 4-1 victory over Brøndby at home. Stanley Iheanacho scored twice in that match, with Rasmus Kristensen and Magnus Jensen also finding the net. The good form has ensured the team is one of the most stable in the league at the moment.

The battle for the top

With 19 points, Midtjylland sit comfortably ahead of Viborg FF and FC Nordsjælland, who both have 17 points. Brøndby IF follow in fifth place with 13 points. The immediate task is now the big top-of-the-table clash against FC Copenhagen at MCH Arena on October 11th. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for Midtjylland in Parken in May. A win this time would bring the team close to the league leader. The current standings show that anything is possible.

The attack is led by Friday Etim, who with four goals is the team's top scorer so far this season. His partnership with Cho Gue-sung, who provided two assists against Brøndby, is a key factor. The team's width and depth in the squad give manager Thomas Thomasberg good options to rotate. The next test is against FCK, and with the form the team is showing, there is reason for optimism in West Jutland. The match against the league leaders will be decided at MCH Arena on Saturday, October 11th.

The report in full is at Forza Football