FC København vs Lyngby Boldklub preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Parken Sun, 26 Jul - 2:00 PM
Superliga
FC KøbenhavnCOP
3 2
Lyngby BoldklubLBB
Full Time Sun, 26 Jul 2:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Birger Meling - 27', 49'
Goal
|
Goal
Renzo Tytens - 36'
S. Colyn - 39'

CONTEXT

FC København defeated Lyngby Boldklub 3-2 in a match where the home side trailed 1-2 at halftime. Despite recording 58 percent possession and being the stronger team, FC København generated only 1.07 expected goals compared to the visitors 2.49. The outcome proved inconsistent with underlying metrics yet aligned with pre-match expectations. No red cards occurred for either side and the efficiency shift remained in line with observed patterns. Lyngby Boldklub held a clear expected goal advantage but could not maintain their lead after the break. The significant deviation was attributed to FC København who ultimately secured the victory through second-half adjustments.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: FC København 3-2 Lyngby Boldklub. FC København showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with observed patterns.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with underlying xG metrics.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Lyngby Boldklub posted a higher xG total of 2.49 against 1.07.
  • Event impact: The home side overcame a halftime deficit to win by one goal.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown resulting in zero distortion from dismissals.
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
M. Redder
M. Redder
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
S. Bramsen
S. Bramsen
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
T. Christensen
T. Christensen
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
L. Graagaard
L. Graagaard
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
Lyngby Boldklub M. Jespersen
M. Jespersen
1.73
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brøndby IF Rank: 68 W
Randers FC Rank: 60 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Fredericia Rank: 55 D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 53 W
Odense BK Rank: 59 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
73.26
39.4
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC København
Lyngby Boldklub
Power Score
73.26
39.4
League Position
1
11
Global Rank
187
742

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

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 —

Lyngby Boldklub

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 Lyngby Boldklub
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.05
56.07
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
56.07
24.05
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 -3.55 Efficiency Index
vs
Lyngby Boldklub +3.55 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC København
Lyngby Boldklub
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
vs
Lyngby Boldklub
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC København Lyngby Boldklub
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
19%
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.
-0.14 vs -0.48
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC København Lyngby Boldklub
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
19%
13%
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).
-0.48 vs -0.14
FC København
Lyngby Boldklub
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.

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FC København
vs
Lyngby Boldklub
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC København Lyngby Boldklub
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
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 0.31
Lyngby Boldklub 0.41
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC København Lyngby Boldklub
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
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 0.04
Lyngby Boldklub 0.08
FC København
Lyngby Boldklub
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LBB had peak pressure around 11'.
  • LBB started the game with stronger pressure.
COP Pressure LBB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LBB reached the top pressure at 11' (80.99).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC København COP Home
2 matches
Lyngby Boldklub LBB Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
4
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:02:55+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Parken
Capacity
38065
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mikkel Redder
Steffen Beck Bramsen
Troels Christensen
Lasse Læbel Graagaard

Statistics

Possession
COP
56%
LBB
44%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 3
5 Shots 7
39 Dangerous attacks 51
58 Possession 42
5 Corners 5
14 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

79 Ball Safe 65
12 Goal Kicks 8
11 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
24 Throwins 29
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 0
23 Dribble Attempts 7
8 Successful Dribbles 2
35 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

96 Attacks 96
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

76 Long Passes 57
491 Passes 352
403 Successful Passes 252
82 Successful Passes Percentage 72
9 Key Passes 14
43 Successful Long Passes 19
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

2 Saves 3
14 Tackles 29
8 Interceptions 7
47 Duels Won 60

Build-up

13 Total Crosses 15
3 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
14 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Mikkel Redder

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Kotarski
Dominik Kotarski Goalkeeper
6.1
2
Felix Beijmo
Felix Beijmo Defender
6.88
5
Gabriel Pereira
Gabriel Pereira Defender
6.04
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki
Defender57'
6.47
15
Marcos López
Marcos López Defender
7.97
24
Birger Meling
Birger Meling Defender
2
9.51
10
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Mohamed Elyounoussi Midfielder
7.42
27
Thomas Delaney
Thomas Delaney (C) Midfielder
6.79
36
William Clem
William Clem
Midfielder57'
6.46
33
Alex Král
Alex Král Midfielder
6.17
21
Mads Emil Madsen
Mads Emil Madsen
Midfielder57'
7.3
44
Geovanni Vianney Ndjee
Geovanni Vianney Ndjee Midfielder
5.85
16
Robert
Robert
Midfielder46'
6.94
9
Youssoufa Moukoko
Youssoufa Moukoko Attacker
6.38
14
Andreas Cornelius
Andreas Cornelius Attacker
6.47
Referee : Mikkel Redder

Starting XI ▼

31
Diego Kochen
Diego Kochen Goalkeeper
6.24
2
O. Buur
O. Buur Defender
6.3
4
C. Allen
C. Allen
Defender61'
6.36
12
Davíd Helgi Aronsson
Davíd Helgi Aronsson Defender
6.09
25
Renzo Tytens
Renzo Tytens Defender
7
30
Mikkel Fischer
Mikkel Fischer Defender
6.19
7
S. Colyn
S. Colyn Midfielder
8.67
18
Jens Jakob Thomasen
Jens Jakob Thomasen
Midfielder81'
6.72
13
C. Winther
C. Winther (C) Midfielder
7.08
14
L. Sandgrav
L. Sandgrav Midfielder
6.67
19
G. Fraulo
G. Fraulo Midfielder
6.38
9
M. Abubakari
M. Abubakari
Attacker81'
6.5
10
Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson Attacker
6.89
26
F. Gytkjær
F. Gytkjær
Attacker81'
6.55
16
Asbjørn Bøndergaard
Asbjørn Bøndergaard Attacker
6.35
17
W. Steindorsson
W. Steindorsson
Midfielder61'
6.33

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Birger Meling
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+2'
90+1'
Event
C. Allen
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
81'
Event
M. Abubakari → G. Fraulo
8th Substitution
81'
Event
F. Gytkjær → Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Jens Jakob Thomasen → S. Colyn
10th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Elyounoussi
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
75'
72'
Event
Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Munashe Garananga → Junnosuke Suzuki
7th Substitution
63'
61'
Event
C. Allen → O. Buur
5th Substitution
61'
Event
W. Steindorsson → Asbjørn Bøndergaard
6th Substitution
Event
William Clem → Thomas Delaney
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Mads Emil Madsen → Alex Král
3rd Substitution
57'
Event
Junnosuke Suzuki → Gabriel Pereira
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Birger Meling
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
49'
Event
Robert → Geovanni Vianney Ndjee
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Marcos López
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
44'
39'
Event
S. Colyn
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
36'
Event
Renzo Tytens
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Birger Meling
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
27'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Match Ends！ 3-2
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Birger Meling
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Cornelius Allen
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Casper Kaarsbo Winther Right Footed Shot Blocked
85
Corner Corner
Corner
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mads Emil Madsen Right Footed Shot Missed
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mohamed Elyounoussi Right Footed Shot Missed
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Youssoufa Moukoko Left Footed Shot Blocked
81
Update Update
On Jens Thomasen，Off Simon Colyn
81
Update Update
On Frederik Gytkjaer，Off Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson
80
Update Update
On Abdul Malik Abubakari，Off Gustav Fraulo
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Simon Colyn Head Shot Blocked
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Mohamed Elyounoussi Right Footed Shot Goal
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Mohamed Elyounoussi 3-2
72
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva Right Footed Shot Saved
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson
68
Corner Corner
Corner
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson Right Footed Shot Missed
61
Update Update
On Munashe Garananga，Off Junnosuke Suzuki
61
Update Update
On William Steindorsson，Off Asbjorn Bondergaard
60
Update Update
On Cornelius Allen，Off Oskar Buur
60
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva Right Footed Shot Missed
59
Corner Corner
Corner
58
Corner Corner
Corner
58
Update Update
Offside
57
Update Update
On William Clem，Off Thomas Delaney
57
Update Update
On Mads Emil Madsen，Off Alex Kral
57
Update Update
On Junnosuke Suzuki，Off Gabriel Pereira
57
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marcos Johan Lopez Lanfranco Right Footed Shot Missed
56
Corner Corner
Corner
54
Corner Corner
Corner
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson Head Shot Missed
54
Corner Corner
Corner
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Asbjorn Bondergaard Head Shot Saved
52
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Renzo Tytens Left Footed Shot Blocked
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Birger Meling Left Footed Shot Goal
49
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Andreas Cornelius Right Footed Shot Saved
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Birger Meling 2-2
46
Update Update
On Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva，Off Geovanni Vianney
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Andreas Cornelius Left Footed Shot Missed
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Marcos Johan Lopez Lanfranco
44
Corner Corner
Corner
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR Decision - Pending VAR - goal
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR Decision - Pending VAR - goal
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Simon Colyn Left Footed Shot Goal
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Asbjorn Bondergaard Right Footed Shot Saved
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Simon Colyn 1-2
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Renzo Tytens Left Footed Shot Goal
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Renzo Tytens Left Footed Shot Goal
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Renzo Tytens 1-1
33
Corner Corner
Corner
30
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gabriel Pereira Head Shot Missed
30
Corner Corner
Corner
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Birger Meling Left Footed Shot Goal
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Birger Meling 1-0
25
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gustav Fraulo Right Footed Shot Missed
21
Update Update
Offside
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gustav Fraulo Right Footed Shot Missed
10
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Renzo Tytens Left Footed Shot Missed
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson Right Footed Shot Blocked
9
Corner Corner
Corner
8
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson Right Footed Shot Blocked
8
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lauge Sandgrav Right Footed Shot Missed
8
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Simon Colyn Head Shot Saved
7
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Casper Kaarsbo Winther Right Footed Shot Blocked
7
Corner Corner
Corner
3
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson Right Footed Shot Saved
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Mikkel Redder

CONCLUSION

FC København completed a second-half turnaround to claim a 3-2 victory over Lyngby Boldklub despite trailing at the interval. The home side controlled more possession yet created fewer quality chances according to expected goal figures. Lyngby Boldklub generated the clearer opportunities but failed to hold their advantage. The result diverged from xG projections while matching broader expectations. Absence of red cards ensured the contest remained balanced throughout. FC København demonstrated resilience after the break to overturn the scoreline and secure the points in a match defined by late adjustments rather than early dominance.