Nordsjaelland and Midtjylland meet in round 13 of the Superliga at Right to Dream Park.
Current Form - Nordsjaelland
Nordsjaelland sit fourth in the table with 20 points from 12 matches and a record of five wins, five draws and two losses. Their season goal difference stands at four, following an 18-14 return. In their last league match, Nordsjaelland drew 1-1 away to Silkeborg. Over their last five matches, the team recorded one win, three draws and one loss. The side has produced 2.24 expected goals per match against a league average of 1.52, while conceding 1.36 expected goals per match compared to a 1.52 league average. Nordsjaelland were unbeaten in their last five matches at home.
Current Form - Midtjylland
Midtjylland occupy first place with 28 points from 12 matches, holding a record of 24-13 for a goal difference of 11. The team enters this match following a 3-2 home win over Lyngby in their last league match. Over their last five fixtures, the squad recorded four wins and one draw. Midtjylland have registered 1.48 expected goals per match against a league average of 1.52, while their expected goals conceded figure is 1.16 compared to the league average of 1.52. Midtjylland are on a 12-match non-losing streak.
Head-to-Head Record
Nordsjaelland were unbeaten in their last 10 meetings at home against Midtjylland, a run of five wins and five draws. Over their last five matches, Nordsjaelland have recorded two wins, two draws and one loss, with an average of 2.4 goals per match. Both teams scored in one of these meetings. The most recent match between these sides ended in a 2-2 draw earlier this season, with Midtjylland as the home side.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
For Nordsjaelland, defender Runar Norheim has contributed two goals and three assists. Midfielder Justin Janssen has recorded two goals and one assist, while forward Alexander Lind has produced four goals and one assist across 10 appearances.
Midtjylland forward Friday Etim has scored six goals and provided three assists, including three goals in his last five matches. Defender Rasmus Kristensen has two goals in 11 appearances, and forward Gue-Sung Cho has two goals and one assist in 11 appearances. Denil Castillo, Magnus Jensen, and Martin Erlic are unavailable for the match. Philip Billing is a doubt for the match, having recorded two goals and four assists this season.
Key Numbers
↔️ Big chances: Nordsjaelland 3.6 per match vs Midtjylland 2.4 per match
Nordsjaelland
➕ Expected goals (xG): 2.24 per match (best in the league, league average 1.52)
➕ Touches in opposition box: 39.5 per match (best in the league, league average 26.2)
Midtjylland
➕ Shots on target conceded: 3.4 per match (2nd best, league average 4.5)
ℹ️ Duels won: 56 per match (most in the league)
Match Notes
Andreas Maxso has received three yellow cards in 10 matches for Midtjylland. As an academy product of Nordsjaelland, he made 107 appearances and scored four goals for the club over six seasons before his departure nine seasons ago.
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