FC Midtjylland vs Randers FC preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
MCH Arena Sun, 23 Aug - 12:00 PM
Superliga
FC MidtjyllandFCM
Randers FCRDF
KICKOFF : Sun, 23 Aug - 12:00 PM
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

FC Midtjylland welcomes Randers FC to the MCH Arena for a Superliga regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts occupy third place in the domestic standings while the visitors sit eighth. A substantial power advantage of 18.8 points favors the home side whose rating stands at 78.48 against 59.72 for the opposition. Form readings show a clear edge for Midtjylland at 15.78 compared with 6.92 for Randers. Both clubs approach the fixture without recent outing details recorded. Set piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy calculations. Efficiency and transition figures remain unspecified in the dataset. The match offers an opportunity for the higher-ranked team to strengthen its position.

TL;DR

  • Structural: FC Midtjylland sits third and Randers FC eighth in the domestic league table.
  • Form: Home form score reaches 15.78 while the away side registers 6.92.
  • Squad: Detailed squad composition data is unavailable for either side.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency statistics are not provided ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics lack specific values in the current information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluation shows low confidence and uses proxy data.
  • xVariable: Power scores list FC Midtjylland at 78.48 and Randers FC at 59.72.
  • Market: Baseline split: FC Midtjylland 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Randers FC 0% (Δ+0%).
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
FC Midtjylland M. Tullberg
M. Tullberg
VS
Randers FC R. Bertelsen
R. Bertelsen
1.57
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.07
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lyngby Boldklub Rank: 54 D
Horsens Rank: 53 W
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 64 W
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 L
Nordsjælland Rank: 71 D
Viborg FF Rank: 67 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC København Rank: 75 L
Lyngby Boldklub Rank: 55 W
Nordsjælland Rank: 72 L
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 D
FC København Rank: 75 L
Odense BK Rank: 58 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 1 - 1
1
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.
78.48
59.72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Midtjylland
Randers FC
Power Score
78.48
59.72
League Position
3
8
Global Rank
94
556

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

FC Midtjylland FCM Home
6 matches
Randers FC RDF Away
Match Record
4
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
4
Goals
14
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
14
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-19T01:17:38+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
MCH Arena
Capacity
12152
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Elías Ólafsson
Elías Ólafsson Goalkeeper
6.48
5
Rasmus Nissen Kristensen
Rasmus Nissen Kristensen Midfielder
6.82
15
Béni Junior
Béni Junior Midfielder
6.8
11
Darío Osorio
Darío Osorio Midfielder
7.28
20
Valdemar Byskov
Valdemar Byskov Midfielder
7.43
7
Franculino
Franculino Centre Forward
6.72
3
Magnus Jensen
Magnus Jensen Right Back
7.41
6
Martin Erlić
Martin Erlić Centre Back
7.06
22
Mads Bech Sørensen
Mads Bech Sørensen Left Back
7.12
8
Philip Billing
Philip Billing Central Midfield
7.34
19
Pedro Bravo
Pedro Bravo Central Midfield
6.85

Starting XI ▼

32
Jannich Storch
Jannich Storch Goalkeeper
6.91
33
Cyril Edudzi
Cyril Edudzi Centre Forward
6.51
3
Daniel Høegh
Daniel Høegh Right Back
7.2
4
Wessel Dammers
Wessel Dammers Left Back
7.03
44
Nikolas Dyhr
Nikolas Dyhr Left Back
6.32
8
Laurits Pedersen
Laurits Pedersen Defensive Midfield
6.95
24
Sabil Hansen
Sabil Hansen Right Back
6.91
14
Frederik Lauenborg
Frederik Lauenborg Defensive Midfield
6.55
11
Elies Mahmoud
Elies Mahmoud Right Wing
7.3
17
Mathias Greve
Mathias Greve Attacking Midfield
6.51
7
Mike Themsen
Mike Themsen Left Wing
7.04

CONCLUSION

Midtjylland enters the contest with superior league standing and a notable power differential that underscores its overall strength. The home environment at MCH Arena could further support structured play against a Randers side positioned lower in the table. Form differentials suggest the hosts carry momentum into the regular season meeting. Although set piece and efficiency details remain limited, the available indicators point toward a controlled approach from the stronger team. Both sides will look to exploit available openings in open play. The fixture represents a chance for Midtjylland to build on its current standing while Randers seeks to close the gap through disciplined execution.