Naija football fans, get ready for one interesting Superliga match as FC Copenhagen go host SonderjyskE for Parken on Monday 31 August, kick-off 13:00.
Before this game, Copenhagen don suffer one heavy defeat for their last league match, as dem lose 4-0 to Viborg for Energi Viborg Arena. But dem don quickly bounce back with 4-1 win over FC Inter Turku for Europa Conference League qualifier on Thursday night.
SonderjyskE, on the other hand, dey struggle. Dem don lose two consecutive Superliga games, including one 3-0 loss to FC Nordsjaelland for AL Sydbank Park. Dat match show say dem get plenty work to do if dem wan challenge for better position.
When e come to tussle between these two sides, history dey favor Copenhagen. For the last 10 meetings, Copenhagen don win seven times, SonderjyskE win once, and two draw. But wait, SonderjyskE don beat Copenhagen 2-0 for Parken the last time dem visit, so dem go get confidence sef.
Copenhagen dey enjoy good form overall. Dem average 3 goals per game, with Jordan Larsson and Mohamed Elyounoussi dey top the scoring chart with 5 goals each. Birger Meling don score 4 goals, while Jordan Larsson also dey lead assists with 5.
SonderjyskE, however, dey find goals hard to come by. Dem average only 1.1 goals per game. Five players — Mohamed Cherif, Magnus Jensen, Sefer Emini, Olti Hyseni and Matthew Hoppe — don score 2 goals each. Olti Hyseni na the main playmaker with 4 assists.
Both teams don release their confirmed lineups. Copenhagen go line up in 4-2-3-1 formation, with Diant Ramaj for goal, and Andreas Cornelius leading the attack. SonderjyskE go use 3-4-2-1 setup, with Nicolai Floe for goal and Mohamed Cherif as the main striker.
With home advantage and better squad, many analysts dey expect Copenhagen to dominate this tie. But SonderjyskE don show before say dem fit cause upset, especially since dem don win for Parken. E go be interesting to see how the game go play out.
