FC København vs Nordsjælland preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Parken
Superliga
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

FC København welcome Nordsjælland to Parken for a Superliga regular season clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts sit fifth in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy third place. Power ratings show FC København marginally ahead at 74.21 against Nordsjælland on 73.62, creating a narrow 0.6 point advantage for the home side. Form scores tell a different story with Nordsjælland posting 20.4 compared to the hosts on 13.8. Both teams operate without recent outing details available. Set piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy data. The encounter promises a tight contest between two sides separated by minimal margins across key indicators. Venue atmosphere at Parken adds further intrigue to proceedings.

TL;DR

  • Structural: FC København hold a narrow 0.6 point power advantage over Nordsjælland.
  • Form: Nordsjælland arrive with a stronger form score of 20.4 against FC København on 13.8.
  • Squad: FC København occupy fifth place domestically while Nordsjælland sit third.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unavailable for this Superliga encounter.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence and uses proxy data for both sides.
  • xVariable: The xVariable points to a closely matched contest at Parken.
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
2.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 D
Viborg FF Rank: 67 L
Randers FC Rank: 61 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Lyngby Boldklub Rank: 55 W
Brøndby IF Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brøndby IF Rank: 71 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Randers FC Rank: 61 W
Horsens Rank: 53 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 W
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.21
73.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC København
Nordsjælland
Power Score
74.21
73.62
League Position
5
3
Global Rank
159
176

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.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC København COP Home
6 matches
Nordsjælland FCN Away
Match Record
4
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
4
Goals
13
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
13
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T01:04:32+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Parken
Capacity
38065
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

31
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson
1
Dominik Kotarski
Dominik Kotarski Goalkeeper
41
Diant Ramaj
Diant Ramaj Goalkeeper
51
Tobias Breum-Harild
Tobias Breum-Harild Goalkeeper
4
Asger Sørensen
Asger Sørensen Defender
24
Birger Meling
Birger Meling Defender
2
Felix Beijmo
Felix Beijmo Defender
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki Defender
6
Ákos Markgráf
Ákos Markgráf Defender
27
Thomas Delaney
Thomas Delaney Midfielder
33
Alex Král
Alex Král Midfielder
21
Mads Emil Madsen
Mads Emil Madsen Midfielder
36
William Clem
William Clem Midfielder
28
Hunor Vajk Németh
Hunor Vajk Németh Midfielder
23
Dominik Sarapata
Dominik Sarapata Midfielder
10
Mohamed Elyounoussi
9
Youssoufa Moukoko
12
Thapelo Maseko
Thapelo Maseko Attacker
26
Liam Christopher West
39
Viktor Dadason
Viktor Dadason Attacker

Squad

13
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Goalkeeper
22
Carljohan Eriksson
Carljohan Eriksson Goalkeeper
2
Peter Ankersen
Peter Ankersen Defender
3
Tobias Salquist
Tobias Salquist Defender
25
Juho Lähteenmäki
15
Stephen Abeiku Acquah
42
Matej Tuka
Matej Tuka Defender
8
Nicklas Røjkjær
Nicklas Røjkjær Midfielder
6
Mark Brink Christensen
37
Mamadou Lamine Sadio
47
Malte Såby Heyde
Malte Såby Heyde Midfielder
18
Justin Meltofte Janssen
9
Ola Solbakken
Ola Solbakken Attacker
14
Ibrahim Adel
Ibrahim Adel Attacker
17
Levy Nene
Levy Nene Attacker
10
Prince Amoako Junior

CONCLUSION

This Superliga meeting at Parken features two sides with minimal separation in overall strength. FC København enjoy a slight power edge yet trail in current form. Nordsjælland higher league position adds further balance to expectations. Limited efficiency and transition details leave room for on-pitch surprises. Set piece reliance appears low in available metrics. The narrow margins suggest a game decided by fine details rather than dominance. Both teams will look to exploit small openings in a venue known for intense atmospheres. Expect a competitive affair where individual moments could prove decisive in the regular season standings.