FC København vs Nordsjælland preview

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

CONTEXT

FC København welcomes Nordsjælland to Parken for a Superliga regular season fixture in 2026/2027. The hosts sit fifth in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy third place. Power ratings place the home side at 73.59 and the away team at 72.98, creating a narrow 0.6 point edge for the Copenhagen club. Form scores tell a different story, with Nordsjælland posting 20.93 against 13.8 for their opponents. Both teams lack recent outing details ahead of kickoff. Set piece information carries low confidence and relies on proxy calculations for each side. Efficiency metrics stay unavailable in the current dataset. The matchup features two closely rated sides separated mainly by current momentum and league placement rather than raw power differentials.

TL;DR

  • Structural: FC København holds a 0.6 point power advantage and sits two places below Nordsjælland in the table.
  • Form: Nordsjælland arrives with a stronger form score of 20.93 versus 13.8 for the home side.
  • Squad: Both squads prepare without detailed last outing records ahead of the Parken contest.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency figures remain unavailable for either FC København or Nordsjælland.
  • Transition: League positions show Nordsjælland in third and FC København in fifth domestically.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data carries low confidence and depends on proxy calculations for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Power scores of 73.59 and 72.98 signal a tightly balanced encounter overall.
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: 61 D
Viborg FF Rank: 67 L
Randers FC Rank: 61 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 60 W
Lyngby Boldklub Rank: 54 W
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Randers FC Rank: 60 W
Horsens Rank: 52 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 W
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

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.
73.59
72.98
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC København
Nordsjælland
Power Score
73.59
72.98
League Position
5
3
Global Rank
159
177

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: 2026-08-28T01:14:22+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
13
Rodrigo Huescas
Rodrigo Huescas Defender
20
Junnosuke Suzuki
Junnosuke Suzuki Defender
18
Kenan Myrie Reyes
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
8
Magnus Mattsson
Magnus Mattsson 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

16
Jakob Busk Jensen
Jakob Busk Jensen Goalkeeper
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
35
Villads Rutkjær
Villads Rutkjær Defender
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
33
Souleymane Alio
Souleymane Alio Attacker
17
Levy Nene
Levy Nene Attacker
10
Prince Amoako Junior

CONCLUSION

Parken hosts an intriguing Superliga clash where marginal power edges meet contrasting momentum levels. FC København leans on home status and a slim rating lead yet trails in form and standing. Nordsjælland carries superior recent numbers and a higher table position into the fixture. Limited efficiency and set piece insights leave room for on-field adjustments once play begins. The narrow overall gap suggests small details could decide the outcome between these domestic rivals. Both sides will look to exploit any lapses in structure or transition play. Expect a competitive encounter shaped by current league realities rather than large rating separations.