20 October 2017 at 17:00
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated AC Horsens 4:2. The match was played in Superliga 2017. Goals were scored by A. Sørloth 13′, M. Qvist 23′, F. Novák 41′, M. Duelund 75′, J. Thorsen 86′, P. Onuachu 87′. 5 yellow cards were shown. FC Midtjylland had 59% possession while AC Horsens held 41%. FC Midtjylland had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for AC Horsens. FC Midtjylland made 3 substitutions, AC Horsens made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Midtjylland and AC Horsens — 6 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
FC Midtjylland had 59% possession against AC Horsens's 41%. FC Midtjylland registered 16 shots (7 on target) while AC Horsens managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 12–13.
Lineups
FC Midtjylland lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under J. Thorup, while AC Horsens deployed a 4-4-2 under B. Henriksen.
Defensive Solidity
FC Midtjylland deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against AC Horsens's 5-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 Midtjylland field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus AC Horsens's 3 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 Midtjylland start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for AC Horsens 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: J. Thorup
Substitutes
Coach: B. Henriksen
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Midtjylland have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. AC Horsens show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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FC Midtjylland vs AC Horsens Head to Head Results
FC Midtjylland and AC Horsens have met 21 times — FC Midtjylland won 16, AC Horsens won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.29 per match (50 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Midtjylland are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2016.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (21)
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