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If Randers have an kind of an edge here, it's the fact all their players were together during the break in the championship, none playing in their national teams. Midtjyland are a better team, both in concert and individually, in all positions from the perimeter to the goalkeeper, where Englert reigns supreme on Midtjyland's goal, while Lundsby and Vojčić are the problematic part of Randers on their goal. Midtjyland already beat Randers twice before this season, not by accident but by tactics and technical superiority. Midtjyland's coach, Helle Thomsen, is also Sweden's selector and knows very well the quality of two out of three of Randers' best players, left back Westberg and right back Wallen. The two of them were not part of the bronze team from the recent EC, as selector Thomsen judged there were better players in those positions, and was correct in her assessment. The second factor is that Randers struggle against Midtjyland's defense, not by accident since Midtjyland's main defender is Sabina Jacobsen, who is familiar with most Randers' players having played there herself for two seasons. Midtjyland defense will be somewhat shaken by missing Ida Alstad, but Thomsen has a selection of quality defenders, from Thorsgaard to right back Line Jorgensen, who can play quality defense. In closing, from the five matches against the big four this season, Randers only beat Viborg (31-28), while they lost against Esbjerg, Holstebro and twice against Midtjyland, all by at least 5 goals, and the margin on the handicap offered here is definitely worth considering.