Randers FC – AC Horsens

Randers FC host AC Horsens in what promises to be a tightly contested clash at the Randers Stadium, with both sides occupying the middle of the table on 10 points each. The home side sit sixth, having secured three wins, a draw and four defeats while scoring nine and conceding ten, whereas Horsens sit just a place below in seventh with an identical points tally but a slightly better goal difference after netting 13 and letting in 14. The two clubs have been evenly matched this season, each boasting three victories and a single draw from eight games, so the encounter could easily swing on a single moment. A win for Randers would lift them into the top five and keep their European hopes alive, while Horsens will be eager to overtake their rivals and climb back into contention for a playoff spot. Both teams will be looking to tighten up defensively, as the narrow goal margins suggest that a clean sheet could be the decisive factor.