Nordsjælland vs Brøndby IF preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Right to Dream Park
Superliga
NordsjællandFCN
Brøndby IFBIF
KICKOFF :
Round 6 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Nordsjælland welcomes Brøndby IF to Right to Dream Park for a Superliga regular season clash in 2026/2027. Home side sits third in the domestic standings while visitors occupy top spot. Power ratings give a slight edge to the hosts at 72.98 against 70.18 for the away team. Recent form metrics show Brøndby IF ahead with 31 points compared to 18.92 for Nordsjælland. Both clubs enter the fixture without recent match details available for analysis. Venue conditions at the home ground typically favor open play and quick transitions. League history between these sides often produces competitive encounters with goals at both ends. Stronger overall rating belongs to Nordsjælland yet away side holds superior current standing. Preparation focuses on set piece organization and defensive structure for each team.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Nordsjælland holds third place domestically while Brøndby IF leads the table.
  • Form: Away side records a higher form score of 31 against 18.92 for the hosts.
  • Squad: Nordsjælland carries the stronger overall power rating by 2.8 points.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Right to Dream Park conditions generally support fluid attacking transitions.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with no xG metrics currently accessible.
  • xVariable: Power advantage of 2.8 points rests with the home team in this fixture.
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
Nordsjælland J. Olsen
J. Olsen
VS
Brøndby IF T. Nørgaard
T. Nørgaard
2.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.5
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Randers FC Rank: 60 W
Horsens Rank: 52 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Silkeborg IF Rank: 60 W
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 W
Horsens Rank: 52 W
Viborg FF Rank: 69 W
AGF Rank: 71 D
FC København Rank: 74 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 4 - 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.
72.98
70.18
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Nordsjælland
Brøndby IF
Power Score
72.98
70.18
League Position
3
1
Global Rank
177
244

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
Nordsjælland — Opponent-weighted form score
Brøndby IF — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Nordsjælland Brøndby IF

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Nordsjælland FCN Home
8 matches
Brøndby IF BIF Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
4
Draws
4
2
Losses
2
Goals
10
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
10
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:50:59+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 6 · Regular Season
Stadium
Right to Dream Park
Capacity
9200
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mikkel Redder
Deniz Yurdakul
Alex Petersen
Svend Funder

Expected Lineup

Referee : Mikkel Redder

Starting XI ▼

13
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Goalkeeper
7.15
28
Markus Walker
Markus Walker Midfielder
8.46
25
Juho Lähteenmäki
Juho Lähteenmäki Midfielder
6.96
17
Levy Nene
Levy Nene Attacker
7.61
11
Emil Rasmussen
Emil Rasmussen Centre Forward
6.95
29
Villum Berthelsen
Villum Berthelsen Attacker
7.23
3
Tobias Salquist
Tobias Salquist Centre Back
7.17
15
Stephen Acquah
Stephen Acquah Right Back
6.92
18
Justin Janssen
Justin Janssen Central Midfield
7.11
4
Noah Markmann
Noah Markmann Left Back
6.89
6
Mark Brink
Mark Brink Central Midfield
7.27
Referee : Mikkel Redder

Starting XI ▼

1
Patrick Pentz
Patrick Pentz Goalkeeper
7.07
51
Oskar Fenger
Oskar Fenger Centre Forward
6.67
2
Oliver Villadsen
Oliver Villadsen Right Back
7.21
7
Olti Hyseni
Olti Hyseni Left Wing
6.88
21
Marcus Younis
Marcus Younis Right Wing
6.76
27
Mats Köhlert
Mats Köhlert Left Back
6.95
18
Max Ejdum
Max Ejdum Defensive Midfield
7.11
29
Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen
Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen Attacking Midfield
7.43
4
Luis Binks
Luis Binks Left Back
7.3
99
Bartosz Slisz
Bartosz Slisz Defensive Midfield
7.1
30
Jordi Vanlerberghe
Jordi Vanlerberghe Right Back
7.16

CONCLUSION

Nordsjælland will look to leverage home advantage and narrow power edge when facing league leaders Brøndby IF. Visitors bring superior recent form and top table position into the contest at Right to Dream Park. Both teams must address defensive organization given limited efficiency details ahead of the match. Set piece preparation carries added importance with current data showing low reliability. Open play and quick movement between lines could decide key moments during the game. Home supporters expect an energetic display from their side seeking to close the gap on the leaders. Away outfit aims to maintain momentum and secure valuable points on the road. Overall balance suggests a tightly contested encounter with opportunities for both attacks.