Randers FC vs Odense BK Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Randers have made a slow start to the new campaign, but can they begin to turn things around when they meet Odense this weekend? The pair are each searching for a first victory of the season, with a point to their name so far. That’s obviously far from an ideal start to the new campaign, but they head in to this one hopeful of turning things around. Will this be a chance for Randers to put a poor summer behind them, or can the visitors finally hit some form on their travels?

The visitors head in to this game after struggling to keep out a couple of low ranking sides. Odense shipped three goals at newly promoted Vendsyssel on the opening day, while last weekend Sonderjyske scored twice at OB to secure a 2-2 draw. That’s a couple of poor displays for the away team, which is coming off the back of a poor 2017/18 campaign. They’ve had plenty of issues to deal with over the past year, and based on their results so far, they’ve done little to turn things around.

Of course, Randers had their struggles last season, and they’ve made a slow start to the new campaign. They were beaten at home by title hopefuls Brondby on the opening day, while a 1-1 draw at Horsens last weekend gave them a first point of the term. They’re aiming to add to that with a win this weekend, but can they get the better of OB?

The hosts should be targeting this as an opportunity. Results at home accounted for 63% of their points last term, and they have to take chances, like the one they have this weekend. This hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Odense, who have lost in four of their last five visits here. They’ve shipped 14 goals in those five trips, and we expect Randers to come out with a strong display this weekend, as they look to see off one of the worst travellers in the division.

Odense won just twice on the road last season, losing 44% of their matches on the road. They averaged just under a goal per game on their travels last season, which will be a reprieve for the hosts, who will need to tighten up at the back. With Randers boasting a great home record against a side who are poor away, we see a home win here. The visitors have lost eight of their previous 10 trips in the league, which makes us think that the hosts are great value to claim a victory this weekend.