Nordsjælland vs Silkeborg IF preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Right to Dream Park
Superliga
NordsjællandFCN
1 0
Silkeborg IFSIL
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
Ibrahim Adel - 80'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Nordsjælland defeated Silkeborg IF by a score of 1-0 in a match that remained level at halftime with both sides scoreless. Nordsjælland controlled 54 percent of possession while Silkeborg IF held 46 percent. The home side produced an expected goals total of 2.47 against an away total of 0.15 creating a differential of 2.32. No red cards were shown to players from either team. The stronger side according to pre-match assessment secured the victory and the result proved consistent with underlying metrics. The significant deviation recorded for Nordsjælland reflected the gap between projected and observed performance levels. The contest concluded with the single goal separating the teams after ninety minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Nordsjælland 1-0 Silkeborg IF. Nordsjælland showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expected performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The outcome proved consistent with the expected goals distribution.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with available market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Nordsjælland posted 2.47 expected goals against 0.15 for Silkeborg IF.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the progression toward the final scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued to either side throughout the match.
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
S. Putros
S. Putros
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
E. Deronjic
E. Deronjic
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
A. Bøgebjerg
A. Bøgebjerg
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
F. Klarlund
F. Klarlund
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
Nordsjælland J. Olsen
J. Olsen
VS
Silkeborg IF M. Dahm Kjaergaard
M. Dahm Kjaergaard
1.71
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.31
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Randers FC Rank: 62 W
Horsens Rank: 50 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 D
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 D
Viborg FF Rank: 67 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Odense BK Rank: 61 W
FC København Rank: 75 L
Randers FC Rank: 60 D
Fredericia Rank: 55 L
FC København Rank: 75 L
Odense BK Rank: 58 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 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.
71.3
60.36
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Nordsjælland
Silkeborg IF
Power Score
71.3
60.36
League Position
4
7
Global Rank
222
539

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

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

Nordsjælland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Silkeborg IF

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

Nordsjælland ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Silkeborg IF
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
44.07
11.09
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
11.09
44.07
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
Nordsjælland +3.67 Efficiency Index
vs
Silkeborg IF -3.67 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Nordsjælland
Silkeborg IF
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.

Nordsjælland
vs
Silkeborg IF
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Nordsjælland Silkeborg IF
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
22%
0%
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.
-0.53 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Nordsjælland Silkeborg IF
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
22%
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).
+0.00 vs -0.53
Nordsjælland
Silkeborg IF
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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Nordsjælland
vs
Silkeborg IF
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Nordsjælland Silkeborg IF
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
Nordsjælland 0.26
Silkeborg IF 0.18
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Nordsjælland Silkeborg IF
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
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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—
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
Nordsjælland 0.00
Silkeborg IF 0.01
Nordsjælland
Silkeborg IF
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FCN had peak pressure around 19'.
  • FCN started the game with stronger pressure.
FCN Pressure SIL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FCN reached the top pressure at 19' (82.14).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Nordsjælland FCN Home
4 matches
Silkeborg IF SIL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
9
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
9
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:03:52+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Right to Dream Park
Capacity
9200
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sandi Putros
Esad Deronjic
Andreas Bøgebjerg
Frida Mia Klarlund

Statistics

Possession
FCN
55%
SIL
45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 0
10 Shots 1
76 Dangerous attacks 22
54 Possession 46
8 Corners 1
9 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

90 Ball Safe 89
3 Goal Kicks 14
14 Goal Attempts 1
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 21
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
15 Dribble Attempts 15
3 Successful Dribbles 6
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

144 Attacks 83
4 Big Chances Missed 0
4 Counter Attacks 4

Possession

49 Long Passes 52
616 Passes 518
532 Successful Passes 426
86 Successful Passes Percentage 82
14 Key Passes 3
23 Successful Long Passes 14
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 27

Defensive

0 Saves 6
13 Tackles 28
14 Interceptions 19
34 Duels Won 52

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 8
4 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Sandi Putros

Starting XI ▼

13
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Goalkeeper
6.61
2
Peter Ankersen
Peter Ankersen Defender
7.68
3
Tobias Salquist
Tobias Salquist (C) Defender
7.07
4
Noah Markmann
Noah Markmann Defender
7.07
15
Stephen Acquah
Stephen Acquah
Defender46'
6.78
8
Nicklas Røjkjær
Nicklas Røjkjær Midfielder
7.21
6
Mark Brink
Mark Brink
Midfielder84'
6.72
18
Justin Janssen
Justin Janssen Midfielder
7.25
23
Runar Norheim
Runar Norheim Midfielder
6.78
25
Juho Lähteenmäki
Juho Lähteenmäki Midfielder
6.84
10
Prince Amoako Junior
Prince Amoako Junior Attacker
6.34
11
Alexander Lind
Alexander Lind
Attacker75'
6.66
29
Villum Berthelsen
Villum Berthelsen Attacker
6.77
14
Ibrahim Adel
Ibrahim Adel
Attacker46'
7.06
40
Hjalte Boe Rasmussen
Hjalte Boe Rasmussen Attacker
6.6
37
Lamine Sadio
Lamine Sadio
Midfielder64'
6.87
Referee : Sandi Putros

Starting XI ▼

1
Aske Andrésen
Aske Andrésen Goalkeeper
7.79
2
Andreas Poulsen
Andreas Poulsen Defender
7.02
3
Robin Østrøm
Robin Østrøm (C) Defender
6.82
24
Alexander Priesborg
Alexander Priesborg Defender
7.33
7
Villads Westh
Villads Westh Midfielder
6.81
15
Melker Jonsson
Melker Jonsson
Defender72'
6.25
19
Jens Martin Gammelby
Jens Martin Gammelby Midfielder
6.64
20
Mads Larsen
Mads Larsen Midfielder
7.27
27
William Kirk
William Kirk Midfielder
6.42
10
Younes Bakiz
Younes Bakiz
Midfielder46'
6.36
11
Oliver Ross
Oliver Ross Attacker
6.5
21
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard
Attacker46'
6.61
17
Callum McCowatt
Callum McCowatt Attacker
6.88
36
Julius Lorents
Julius Lorents
Midfielder72'
6.28
22
Rami Al Hajj
Rami Al Hajj Attacker
7.05
9
Alexander Simmelhack
Alexander Simmelhack
Attacker62'
6.46

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ibrahim Adel
Delay of game / 4th Yellowcard
90+4'
90+3'
Event
Robin Østrøm
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Mark Brink → Nicklas Røjkjær 
10th Substitution
84'
Event
Ibrahim Adel
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
80'
Event
Alexander Lind → Prince Amoako Junior
9th Substitution
75'
72'
Event
Melker Jonsson → Villads Westh
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Julius Lorents → Callum McCowatt
8th Substitution
Event
Lamine Sadio → Hjalte Boe Rasmussen
6th Substitution
64'
62'
Event
Alexander Simmelhack → Rami Al Hajj
5th Substitution
Event
Stephen Acquah → Noah Markmann
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Ibrahim Adel → Villum Berthelsen
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Younes Bakiz → William Kirk
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard → Oliver Ross
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Noah Markmann
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
15'
15'
Event
Callum McCowatt
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ibrahim Adel
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Robin Dahl Ostrom
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Update Update
Offside
90
Update Update
Offside
88
Corner Corner
Corner
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexander Lin Right Footed Shot Missed
84
Update Update
On Mark Brink，Off Nicklas Rojkjaer
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Ibrahim Adel Right Footed Shot Goal
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-0
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lamine Sadio Left Footed Shot Missed
75
Update Update
On Alexander Lin，Off Prince Amoako Junior
74
Update Update
On Alexander Lin，Off Prince Amoako Junior
73
Update Update
On Julius Nielsen，Off Callum McCowatt
72
Update Update
On Alexander Lin，Off Prince Amoako Junior
69
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Younes Bakiz Right Footed Shot Blocked
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ibrahim Adel Right Footed Shot Saved
64
Update Update
On Lamine Sadio，Off Hjalte Rasmussen
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Justin Janssen Left Footed Shot Missed
62
Update Update
On Alexander Illum Simmelhack，Off Rami Hajal
61
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Justin Janssen Left Footed Shot Saved
60
Corner Corner
Corner
56
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Hjalte Rasmussen Right Footed Shot Blocked
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ibrahim Adel Right Footed Shot Missed
51
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Younes Bakiz Right Footed Shot Blocked
51
Corner Corner
Corner
50
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nicklas Rojkjaer Right Footed Shot Missed
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Prince Amoako Junior Right Footed Shot Blocked
48
Corner Corner
Corner
46
Update Update
On Stephen Acquah，Off Noah Markmann
46
Update Update
On Ibrahim Adel，Off Villum Berthelsen
46
Update Update
On Lucas Riisgaard，Off Oliver Ross
46
Update Update
On Younes Bakiz，Off William Kirk
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Prince Amoako Junior Right Footed Shot Missed
43
Corner Corner
Corner
40
Corner Corner
Corner
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Villum Berthelsen Left Footed Shot Missed
30
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nicklas Rojkjaer Head Shot Saved
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Hjalte Rasmussen Left Footed Shot Missed
27
Corner Corner
Corner
24
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Noah Markmann Right Footed Shot Missed
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Andreas Poulsen Right Footed Shot Blocked
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Runar Norheim Left Footed Shot Saved
15
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Callum McCowatt
15
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Noah Markmann
13
Corner Corner
Corner
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Villum Berthelsen Right Footed Shot Missed
8
Corner Corner
Corner
7
Corner Corner
Corner
7
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Sandi Putros

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Nordsjælland 1-0 Silkeborg IF. Structural assessment: Nordsjælland exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.