Lyngby Boldklub vs FC Midtjylland preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Lyngby Stadion Sun, 16 Aug - 2:00 PM
Superliga
Full Time Sun, 16 Aug 2:00 PM
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The match between Lyngby Boldklub and FC Midtjylland ended in a 1-1 draw with both sides level at 0-0 after the first half. Lyngby recorded 43 percent possession against the visitors 57 percent. Expected goals measured 0.59 for the home team and 0.8 for FC Midtjylland producing a differential of negative 0.21. FC Midtjylland entered as the stronger side yet the result finished level. No red cards were shown to players from either team. The final score aligned with the xG data and reflected market alignment. Efficiency stayed in line with the established metrics across the full duration. Second half adjustments remained minimal with no notable shifts reported in the data set.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: FC Midtjylland exhibited a significant deviation in their performance during the match.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the projected metrics for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The draw outcome was consistent with the xG values of 0.59 for Lyngby and 0.8 for Midtjylland.
  • Market alignment: The result maintained alignment with the pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: The xG expectations indicated a slight edge for the away team which did not translate to a win.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond the standard play leading to the 1-1 score.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in 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
L. Graagaard
L. Graagaard
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
D. Yurdakul
D. Yurdakul
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
J. García Nilton
J. García Nilton
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
S. Funder
S. Funder
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
Lyngby Boldklub M. Jespersen
M. Jespersen
VS
0.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.71
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Randers FC Rank: 61 L
AGF Rank: 77 D
FC København Rank: 73 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Horsens Rank: 53 W
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 64 W
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 L
Nordsjælland Rank: 71 D
Viborg FF Rank: 67 D
AGF Rank: 72 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
41.72
78.58
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lyngby Boldklub
FC Midtjylland
Power Score
41.72
78.58
League Position
11
3
Global Rank
724
93

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Lyngby Boldklub

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

FC Midtjylland

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

Lyngby Boldklub ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Midtjylland
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.47
20.35
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
20.35
25.47
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
Lyngby Boldklub +0.57 Efficiency Index
vs
FC Midtjylland -0.57 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Lyngby Boldklub
FC Midtjylland
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.

Lyngby Boldklub
vs
FC Midtjylland
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Lyngby Boldklub FC Midtjylland
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
39%
23%
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.
-0.23 vs -0.18
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Lyngby Boldklub FC Midtjylland
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
23%
39%
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).
-0.18 vs -0.23
Lyngby Boldklub
FC Midtjylland
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.

Lyngby Boldklub
vs
FC Midtjylland
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lyngby Boldklub FC Midtjylland
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
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lyngby Boldklub FC Midtjylland
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
Lyngby Boldklub
FC Midtjylland
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 26'.
  • FCM started the game with stronger pressure.
LBB Pressure FCM Pressure
Pressure Index: LBB reached the top pressure at 26' (72.13).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

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

Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:04:28+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Lyngby Stadion
Capacity
10000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Lasse Læbel Graagaard
Deniz Yurdakul
Jonathan García Nilton
Svend Funder

Statistics

Possession
LBB
44%
FCM
56%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 1
1 Shots 4
39 Dangerous attacks 52
43 Possession 57
3 Corners 5
18 Free kicks 19
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

66 Ball Safe 94
11 Goal Kicks 8
3 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 4
18 Throwins 32
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 1
1 Injuries 0
11 Dribble Attempts 14
5 Successful Dribbles 8
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 57

Attacking

105 Attacks 80
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

53 Long Passes 67
336 Passes 443
242 Successful Passes 352
72 Successful Passes Percentage 79
6 Key Passes 7
14 Successful Long Passes 35
26 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52

Defensive

1 Saves 1
23 Tackles 12
17 Interceptions 13
69 Duels Won 54

Build-up

13 Total Crosses 19
0 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

3 Offsides 3
19 Fouls 18

Lineup

Referee : Lasse Læbel Graagaard

Starting XI

31
Diego Kochen
Diego Kochen Goalkeeper
6.76
2
O. Buur
O. Buur Defender
6.57
24
Munashe Garananga
6.86
25
Renzo Tytens
Renzo Tytens Defender
6.97
30
Mikkel Fischer
Mikkel Fischer Defender
6.64
13
C. Winther
C. Winther (C) Midfielder
6.56
14
L. Sandgrav
L. Sandgrav Midfielder
6.52
18
Jens Jakob Thomasen
Jens Jakob Thomasen Midfielder
6.73
5
Oliver Højer
Oliver Højer
Midfielder56'
6.78
19
G. Fraulo
G. Fraulo Midfielder
6.84
7
S. Colyn
S. Colyn Attacker
7.04
16
Asbjørn Bøndergaard
6.73
10
Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
7.36
26
F. Gytkjær
F. Gytkjær
Attacker75'
6.7
Referee : Lasse Læbel Graagaard

Starting XI

1
Elías Ólafsson
Elías Ólafsson Goalkeeper
6.61
3
Magnus Jensen
Magnus Jensen Defender
6.62
6
Martin Erlić
Martin Erlić Defender
7.03
22
Mads Bech Sørensen
6.47
5
Rasmus Nissen Kristensen
6.56
8
Philip Billing
Philip Billing Midfielder
6.61
15
Béni Junior
Béni Junior Midfielder
6.66
38
Julius Emefile
Julius Emefile
Midfielder68'
6.89
19
Pedro Bravo
Pedro Bravo Midfielder
6.63
21
Denil Castillo
Denil Castillo
Midfielder46'
6.52
7
Franculino
Franculino Attacker
6.98
90
Friday Etim
Friday Etim
Attacker78'
6.79
11
Darío Osorio
Darío Osorio Attacker
7.18
20
Valdemar Byskov
Valdemar Byskov Attacker
6.8
18
Stanley Iheanacho
6.98

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
8th Substitution
87'
Event
9th Substitution
87'
Event
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
84'
80'
Event
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Friday Etim Franculino
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
5th Substitution
75'
Event
F. Gytkjær Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
72'
68'
Event
Julius Emefile Béni Junior
4th Substitution
Event
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
59'
Event
Oliver Højer Jens Jakob Thomasen
3rd Substitution
56'
50'
Event
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
48'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Denil Castillo Pedro Bravo
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Stanley Iheanacho Valdemar Byskov
2nd Substitution

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lauge Sandgrav Left Footed Shot Blocked
89
Corner Corner
Corner
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lauge Sandgrav Left Footed Shot Blocked
88
Corner Corner
Corner
87
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Julius Emefile Head Shot Missed
87
Update Update
Offside
86
Update Update
On Daniel Freyr Kristjansson,Off Renzo Tytens
84
Update Update
On Daniel Freyr Kristjansson,Off Renzo Tytens
84
Update Update
On Daniel Freyr Kristjansson,Off Renzo Tytens
81
Update Update
On Daniel Freyr Kristjansson,Off Renzo Tytens
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Asbjorn Bondergaard
78
Update Update
Offside
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Phillip Billing
75
Update Update
On Asbjorn Bondergaard,Off Simon Colyn
75
Update Update
On Frederik Gytkjaer,Off Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franculino Gluda Dju Left Footed Shot Missed
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Renzo Tytens
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Renzo Tytens
68
Update Update
Offside
66
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Stanley Iheanacho Right Footed Shot Missed
62
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Munashe Garananga Head Shot Blocked
60
Corner Corner
Corner
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Gustav Fraulo Right Footed Shot Goal
57
Corner Corner
Corner
56
Corner Corner
Corner
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Gustav Fraulo 1-1,Assist:Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Gustav Fraulo 1-1,Assist:Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Stanley Iheanacho 0-1
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Dario Esteban Osorio
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Dario Esteban Osorio
46
Update Update
On Denil Castillo,Off Pedro Bravo
46
Update Update
On Stanley Iheanacho,Off Valdemar Andreasen
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Phillip Billing Left Footed Shot Blocked
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Martin Erlic Right Footed Shot Post
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franculino Gluda Dju Left Footed Shot Blocked
45
Corner Corner
Corner
38
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lauge Sandgrav Right Footed Shot Blocked
35
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Casper Kaarsbo Winther Right Footed Shot Saved
30
Corner Corner
Corner
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dario Esteban Osorio Left Footed Shot Blocked
28
Update Update
Offside
26
Corner Corner
Corner
24
Corner Corner
Corner
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jens Thomasen Right Footed Shot Blocked
14
Corner Corner
Corner
12
Update Update
Offside
6
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee:Lasse Læbel Graagaard

CONCLUSION

Analysis of the 1-1 draw shows that the low xG totals limited scoring opportunities for both Lyngby Boldklub and FC Midtjylland. Possession favored the away side yet failed to produce a decisive advantage in the expected goals column. The halftime score of 0-0 carried into a balanced second period where neither team could break the deadlock. Outcome consistency with xG figures confirmed the draw as a logical result given the data. Market alignment held steady throughout the contest. Efficiency metrics remained stable without notable shifts. Absence of red cards preserved the structural integrity of the match and prevented any distortion in the final assessment.