20 May 2017 at 12:00
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated FC Nordsjaelland 3:2. The match was played in Superliga 2016. Goals were scored by P. Onuachu 1′, P. Onuachu 28′, A. Rømer 73′, K. Bartolec 78′, A. Maxsø 90′. 11 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. FC Nordsjaelland had 62% possession while FC Midtjylland held 38%. FC Nordsjaelland had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for FC Midtjylland. FC Nordsjaelland made 3 substitutions, FC Midtjylland made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Nordsjaelland and FC Midtjylland — 5 goals and 13 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
FC Nordsjaelland had 62% possession against FC Midtjylland's 38%. FC Nordsjaelland registered 15 shots (5 on target) while FC Midtjylland managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 11–16.
Lineups
FC Nordsjaelland lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under K. Hjulmand, while FC Midtjylland deployed a 4-1-4-1 under J. Thorup.
Defensive Solidity
FC Nordsjaelland deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Midtjylland's 2-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
FC Nordsjaelland field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Midtjylland's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
FC Nordsjaelland start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for FC Midtjylland averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: K. Hjulmand
Substitutes
Coach: J. Thorup
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Nordsjaelland have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. FC Midtjylland show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
FC Nordsjaelland
FC Midtjylland
FC Nordsjaelland vs FC Midtjylland Head to Head Results
FC Nordsjaelland and FC Midtjylland have met 52 times — FC Nordsjaelland won 17, FC Midtjylland won 24, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 52 meetings. A combined 170 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.27 per match (70 for the home side, 100 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 34 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 35 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–3 in 2020.
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FC Nordsjaelland
11
Drawn
24
FC Midtjylland
Recent Meetings (52)
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