Silkeborg backed to see off Randers in season opener

Randers host Silkeborg in the opening round of the new Danish Superliga season early on Tuesday. Silkeborg have won their last two meetings with Randers without conceding, and after encouraging form in pre-season friendlies, the visitors look well placed to start with a victory.

Randers struggled last season, finishing in the lower reaches of the table with 9 wins, 8 draws and 15 defeats for 35 points. They scored only 33 goals and conceded 47 in 32 matches, averaging just 1.03 goals per game, which highlighted their lack of attacking threat.

Their form in preparation for the new campaign has also been underwhelming. Randers managed only 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in five friendlies, while their defensive focus has looked suspect. Even with home advantage, they may not have enough to take points from this match.

Silkeborg finished last season on 36 points, narrowly ahead of Randers, and their 41 goals showed a stronger attacking output. In their final two pre-season friendlies, they thrashed Thisted 6-0 before beating AaB 2-1, and in both matches they had already established a 2-0 lead by half-time.

Silkeborg have also enjoyed this matchup, winning four of their last six meetings with Randers. They have taken the last two encounters without conceding, and key scorer Callum McCowatt has previously found the net against Randers. On current evidence, Silkeborg have every chance of taking all three points away from home.