FC Midtjylland have announced a sold-out stadium for Sunday's home match against league leaders FC Copenhagen. The direct clash between first and second in the Superliga takes place at 18:00 at MCH Arena.

The club confirmed the news via a post on X. "Udsoldt topkamp på søndag 🔥Husk at frigive din plads, hvis du ikke kan komme ❗️", wrote FC Midtjylland. The match is one of the most anticipated of the season, with the Herning-based side sitting second with 19 points from nine games, just five points behind FCK.

Form is strong

FC Midtjylland enter the fixture in strong form. The team is unbeaten in their last five league matches, with three wins and two draws. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw with OB, where Friday Etim scored. The 4-1 victory over Brøndby and a clear 7-0 win against Sundby demonstrate an attack in fine fettle. In their last three matches, the team has on average scored goals after 32, 18, and 12 minutes of play, showing an ability to strike early.

The squad will have to manage without several key players. The likes of D. Beni, O. Diao and Hong Hyun-Seok are among the injured and unavailable for manager Thomas Thomasberg. Despite this, the team has shown depth, with Stanley Iheanacho a decisive figure with two goals against Brøndby.

The title race is on the line

A win on Sunday would have major implications for the championship race. If FC Midtjylland triumph, FCK's lead would be cut from five points to just two. That would put massive pressure on the capital club in the following round. The Midtjylland side has a goal difference of +8 with 17 scored and only nine conceded.

This match is the first in an important period for the team. Following this fixture, an away match against AGF awaits on October 20th. Fan support is expected to play a decisive role in a tight encounter where details could prove the difference. The match official has not yet been announced.

Both the club and players have emphasised the importance of fully utilising the home advantage. Following a financial turnaround from a deficit to a significant profit, there is a sense of momentum in Herning. Sunday's top clash kicks off on October 11th.

The report in full is at tvmidtvest.dk