Match Previews

AaB first game of the UEFA Cup's Group Stage.... Beat Sampdoria in the last round.... Lost 1-0 at the weekend but had won 7 from their last 8 before that match.... Johansson (k)(mid) fit.... AaB have been in amazing form recently and are currently 3rd in the Danish SAS League. At the weekend they lost 1-0 at Randers but before that they had won 7 of their last 8 league games only dropping points in their 0-0 draw against leaders FC Copenhagen. AaB have overcome four hurdles on their way to the group stage as they qualified for the UEFA Cup through the Intertoto Cup. In the last round they beat Italian side Sampdoria. After a hard fought 2-2 draw in Italy they performed exceptionally in the return leg as they managed to shut up shop against the much more skilful visitors. AaB face Group G leaders Anderlecht after sitting out on match day 1. They have no injury problems and will go after the win as the group looks tough and Anderlecht at home is one of the games they will need to win if they are to pick up enough points to progress to the next stage. Manager Hamren will field a 4-4-2 formation and will recall midfielders Johansson (k) and Nomvethe (r) and striker Prica (k) whom all sat out at the weekend. Nomvethe will play at right wing and Johansson, who has recovered from a slight injury, will partner the defensive Risgaard (r) at the central midfield. Prica will push Mota (sp) out on the bench as he will form a dangerous duo with Curth (r) who has been playing very well in the past month. Even though AaB will go for the win they will probably sit back at the start of the match as they will take measure of their opponents and try to hit them on the counter attack.