10 September 2017 at 14:00
Match Summary
FC Copenhagen defeated FC Midtjylland 4:3. The match was played in Superliga 2017. Goals were scored by P. Soteriou 8′, B. Verbič 15′, F. Novák 26′, R. Kristensen 29′, B. Verbič 60′, Zeca 63′, N. Thomsen 89′ (o.g.). 6 yellow cards were shown. FC Copenhagen had 52% possession while FC Midtjylland held 48%. FC Copenhagen had 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for FC Midtjylland. FC Copenhagen made 3 substitutions, FC Midtjylland made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Copenhagen and FC Midtjylland — 7 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Match Statistics
FC Copenhagen had 52% possession against FC Midtjylland's 48%. FC Copenhagen registered 7 shots (4 on target) while FC Midtjylland managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 8–19.
Lineups
FC Copenhagen lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under S. Solbakken, while FC Midtjylland deployed a 3-4-3 under J. Thorup.
Defensive Solidity
FC Copenhagen deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against FC Midtjylland's 3-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 Copenhagen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Midtjylland's 5 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 Copenhagen start 2 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: S. Solbakken
Substitutes
Coach: J. Thorup
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Copenhagen have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. FC Midtjylland show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
FC Copenhagen
FC Midtjylland
FC Copenhagen vs FC Midtjylland Head to Head Results
FC Copenhagen and FC Midtjylland have met 52 times — FC Copenhagen won 17, FC Midtjylland won 25, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 25 victories from 52 meetings. A combined 153 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.94 per match (67 for the home side, 86 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 29 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 30 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Midtjylland are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–3 in 2016.
17
FC Copenhagen
10
Drawn
25
FC Midtjylland
Recent Meetings (52)
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