4 December 2017 at 18:00
Match Summary
FC Midtjylland defeated Odense 3:1. The match was played in Superliga 2017. Goals were scored by J. Poulsen 12′, M. Duelund 23′, M. Hende 38′, N. Helenius 56′. 3 yellow cards were shown. FC Midtjylland had 41% possession while Odense held 59%. FC Midtjylland had 15 shots (10 on target) compared to 7 (5 on target) for Odense. FC Midtjylland made 3 substitutions, Odense made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Midtjylland and Odense — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
FC Midtjylland had 41% possession against Odense's 59%. FC Midtjylland registered 15 shots (10 on target) while Odense managed 7 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–10. Fouls committed: 17–6.
Lineups
FC Midtjylland lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under J. Thorup, while Odense deployed a 4-4-2 under K. Nielsen.
Defensive Solidity
FC Midtjylland deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Odense'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 Midtjylland field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Odense's 4 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Odense 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: K. Nielsen
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Midtjylland have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Odense show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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FC Midtjylland vs Odense Head to Head Results
FC Midtjylland and Odense have met 43 times — FC Midtjylland won 27, Odense won 8, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. FC Midtjylland leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 43 meetings. A combined 138 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.21 per match (90 for the home side, 48 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 28 matches (65%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 28 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Midtjylland are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (43)
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