FC København vs Randers FC preview

Denmark flag 2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark
Parken Sun, 17 May - 12:00 PM
Superliga
FC KøbenhavnCOP
5 0
Randers FCRDF
Full Time Sun, 17 May 12:00 PM
Round 10 Relegation Round
Viktor Claesson - 6'
Jordan Larsson - 50', 76'
Goal
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CONTEXT

FC København secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Randers FC in their recent match. The home side took control early, establishing a 3-0 lead by halftime through efficient attacking play and solid defensive organization. With 63 percent possession, FC København dictated the tempo and created numerous opportunities that led to their goal tally. Randers FC struggled to find rhythm, managing only 37 percent possession and failing to score. The significant deviation from pre-match expectations highlighted FC København's superior performance on the day. No red cards were issued, allowing both teams to maintain full squads throughout the contest. This result underscores the home team's dominance in the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The match showed a significant 40.4 percent deviation favoring FC København.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with expected patterns during the game.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable to confirm alignment with the final score.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with pre-match indicators for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Without available xG metrics, expectations could not be precisely evaluated.
  • Event impact: Key events led to a 5-0 final score with a 3-0 halftime advantage.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards ensured no distortion to the match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Maae
J. Maae
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Markus
M. Markus
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Yurdakul
D. Yurdakul
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Lykke
M. Lykke
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
FC København B. Svensson
B. Svensson
VS
Randers FC R. Bertelsen
R. Bertelsen
1.44
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.13
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Fredericia Rank: 52 D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 50 W
Odense BK Rank: 57 W
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 51 W
Randers FC Rank: 57 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Odense BK Rank: 58 D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 49 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 58 L
Fredericia Rank: 53 D
Odense BK Rank: 57 L
FC København Rank: 71 L
35
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
35 - 9 - 13
13

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC København
59.56%
Draw
21.93%
Away Randers FC
18.52%

Movement

Changes since opening
FC København
-37.88%
Draw
+20.02%
Randers FC
+17.87%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.7
57.37
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC København
Randers FC
Power Score
70.7
57.37
League Position
7
9
Global Rank
181
568

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
FC København — Opponent-weighted form score
Randers FC — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC København Randers FC

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

FC København

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Randers FC

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

FC København ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Randers FC
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.68
16.49
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.49
34.68
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC København — Efficiency Index
vs
Randers FC — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC København
Randers FC
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC København ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Randers FC
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC København Randers FC
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC København Randers FC
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FC København
Randers FC
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
FC København
vs
Randers FC
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC København Randers FC
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC København 0.33
Randers FC 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC København Randers FC
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC København 0.00
Randers FC 0.09
FC København
Randers FC
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COP had peak pressure around 15'.
  • COP started the game with stronger pressure.
COP Pressure RDF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COP reached the top pressure at 15' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 57 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC København COP Home
57 matches
Randers FC RDF Away
Match Record
35
Wins
13
9
Draws
9
13
Losses
35
Goals
106
Goals Scored
49
49
Goals Conceded
106
+57
Goal Difference
-57
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-18T00:03:37+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Superliga, Denmark · Round 10 · Relegation Round
Stadium
Parken
Capacity
38065
Attendance
24891
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jens Maae
Martin Markus
Deniz Yurdakul
Mathias Lykke

Statistics

Possession
COP
60%
RDF
40%

Top Statistics

5 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
5 Shots 3
57 Dangerous attacks 22
63 Possession 37
6 Corners 5
3 Free kicks 8
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

77 Ball Safe 71
11 Goal Attempts 5
8 Successful Dribbles 5
3 Assists 0
6 Goal Kicks 6
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 71
23 Throwins 14
18 Dribble Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 0
88 Attacks 60

Possession

90 Successful Passes Percentage 83
565 Successful Passes 299
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 57
12 Key Passes 1
629 Passes 360
38 Long Passes 42
18 Successful Long Passes 24

Defensive

26 Duels Won 38
6 Interceptions 5
2 Saves 4
9 Tackles 19

Build-up

6 Total Crosses 11
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

7 Offsides 1
8 Fouls 3

Lineup

Referee : Jens Maae

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Kotarski
Dominik Kotarski Goalkeeper
6
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
Pantelis Hatzidiakos Defender
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki Defender
24
Birger Meling
Birger Meling Defender
15
Marcos López
Marcos López
Defender74'
25
Zanka
Zanka Defender
17
Aurélio Buta
Aurélio Buta
Defender89'
11
Jordan Larsson
Jordan Larsson Midfielder
2
16
Robert
Robert Midfielder
38
Oliver Højer
Oliver Højer
Midfielder56'
21
M. Madsen
M. Madsen Midfielder
36
William Clem
William Clem Midfielder
44
Geovanni Vianney
Geovanni Vianney
Attacker73'
7
Viktor Claesson
Viktor Claesson Attacker
27
Thomas Delaney
Thomas Delaney
Midfielder74'
9
Youssoufa Moukoko
Youssoufa Moukoko Attacker
Referee : Jens Maae

Starting XI ▼

32
Jannich Storch
Jannich Storch Goalkeeper
2
Lucas Lissens
Lucas Lissens Defender
4
Wessel Dammers
Wessel Dammers Defender
23
Benjamin Orn
Benjamin Orn Defender
24
Sabil Hansen
Sabil Hansen
Midfielder56'
44
Nikolas Dyhr
Nikolas Dyhr Defender
8
Laurits Pedersen
Laurits Pedersen Midfielder
11
Elies Mahmoud
Elies Mahmoud Midfielder
7
Mike Themsen
Mike Themsen
Midfielder56'
14
Frederik Lauenborg
Frederik Lauenborg Midfielder
—
Frederik Lauenborg
84'
15
M. Sjølstad
M. Sjølstad Midfielder
28
André Römer
André Römer
Midfielder56'
17
Mathias Greve
Mathias Greve Midfielder
30
Thibault Klidjé
Thibault Klidjé Attacker
19
Musa Touré
Musa Touré
Attacker70'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Aurélio Buta → Zanka
10th Substitution
89'
84'
Event
Felix Sommer → Frederik Lauenborg
9th Substitution
Event
Jordan Larsson
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
76'
Event
Marcos López → Birger Meling
8th Substitution
74'
Event
Thomas Delaney → Viktor Claesson
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Geovanni Vianney → William Clem
6th Substitution
73'
70'
Event
Musa Touré → Thibault Klidjé
5th Substitution
Event
Oliver Højer → Robert
2nd Substitution
56'
56'
Event
André Römer → M. Sjølstad
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Mike Themsen → Elies Mahmoud
4th Substitution
56'
Event
Sabil Hansen → Benjamin Orn
1st Substitution
Event
Jordan Larsson
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
50'
1ST-HALF
Event
Youssoufa Moukoko
Goal disallowed
45+3'
Event
Birger Meling
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45'
Event
Junnosuke Suzuki
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
34'
Event
Youssoufa Moukoko
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
8'
Event
Viktor Claesson
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
6'

Match Commentary

87
Update Update
Aurelio Buta comes on for Mathias Zanka Jorgensen.
73
Update Update
Thomas Delaney replaces Viktor Claesson.
79
Attempt Attempt
Frederik Lauenborg attempts a header but misses the shot.
55
Update Update
Sabil Hansen is on, and Benjamin Orn is off.
55
Update Update
Andre Ibsen Romer is on, and Martin Andre Sjolstad is off.
53
Attempt Attempt
Youssoufa Moukoko's left-footed shot is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jordan Larsson's left-footed shot is saved.
72
Update Update
Marcos Johan Lopez Lanfranco is on, and Birger Meling is off.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jordan Larsson scores, making it 4-0.
83
Update Update
Felix Sommer comes on for Frederik Lauenborg.
82
Attempt Attempt
Frederik Lauenborg takes a header but misses the shot.
76
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jordan Larsson scores with a left-footed shot.
55
Substitution Substitution
Mike Themsen is substituted for Elies Mahmoud.
64
Attempt Attempt
Thibault Klidje's header is saved.
55
Update Update
Oliver Hojer comes on for Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva.
72
Update Update
Geovanni Vianney is on, and William Clem is off.
42
Attempt Attempt
Mathias Greve takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Thibault Klidje takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Youssoufa Moukoko scores with a left-footed shot.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Birger Meling receives a yellow card.
25
Attempt Attempt
Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
15
Attempt Attempt
Junnosuke Suzuki takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: Goal disallowed for offside against Youssoufa Moukoko.
15
Attempt Attempt
Jordan Larsson's right-footed shot is blocked.
8
Attempt Attempt
Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
15
Attempt Attempt
Jordan Larsson's right-footed shot is blocked.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Viktor Claesson scores with a right-footed shot.
5
Attempt Attempt
Elies Mahmoud takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Youssoufa Moukoko scores with a right-footed shot.
11
Attempt Attempt
Mathias Zanka Jorgensen attempts a header but misses the shot.
25
Attempt Attempt
Elies Mahmoud takes a left-footed shot but misses.
22
Attempt Attempt
Junnosuke Suzuki takes a right-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Mads Emil Madsen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
28
Attempt Attempt
Youssoufa Moukoko takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
3
Attempt Attempt
Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Junnosuke Suzuki takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
68
Update Update
Musa Toure comes on for Thibault Klidje.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jordan Larsson scores with a left-footed shot.

CONCLUSION

FC København's 5-0 triumph over Randers FC demonstrated their clear superiority on the pitch. Controlling the game with higher possession and clinical finishing, they secured the win comfortably after a strong first half. The absence of any disciplinary issues allowed for an uninterrupted flow of play. This performance reflects well on the home side's current form and ability to capitalize on opportunities. Randers FC will need to regroup and address defensive vulnerabilities exposed in this encounter. Overall, the result positions FC København favorably in their campaign while highlighting areas for improvement for their opponents. The match served as a clear indicator of the competitive gap between the two sides in this particular outing.