Odense BK vs Sønderjyske Fodbold preview

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Superliga
Odense BK ODE
1 0
Sønderjyske Fodbold SON
Full Time Today 5:00 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
Noah Ganaus - 81'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Odense BK secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sønderjyske Fodbold in a match that remained level at halftime with a 0-0 scoreline. The home side generated a substantial expected goals advantage of 2.02 compared to the visitors 0.68, reflecting greater attacking threat and control throughout the contest. Possession favored Odense BK at 56 percent against 44 percent, allowing them to dictate tempo despite being viewed as the weaker side entering the fixture. The single goal proved decisive in a low-scoring affair where both teams struggled to convert opportunities efficiently. No red cards were issued, preserving full squads for the duration. The result aligned with underlying metrics even as the outcome represented a notable performance deviation for the winners.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Odense BK achieved a significant performance deviation as the designated weaker side.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with pre-match expectations throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the xG distribution favoring the home side.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations based on available indicators.
  • xG expectations: Odense BK posted 2.02 xG while Sønderjyske Fodbold recorded 0.68 xG.
  • Event impact: The solitary goal in the second half determined the 1-0 final score.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, resulting in zero distortion to team structures.
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
J. Mastrup
J. Mastrup
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
S. Bramsen
S. Bramsen
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
J. Bøgelund
J. Bøgelund
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
Odense BK T. Thomasberg
T. Thomasberg
VS
Sønderjyske Fodbold F. Abdirahman
F. Abdirahman
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viborg FF Rank: 65 L
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 53 L
Randers FC Rank: 62 D
Silkeborg IF Rank: 62 L
Fredericia Rank: 55 W
FC København Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 L
Nordsjælland Rank: 72 L
Viborg FF Rank: 67 W
AGF Rank: 76 L
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.28
65.02
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Odense BK
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Power Score
61.28
65.02
League Position
12
11
Global Rank
573
458

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
Odense BK — Opponent-weighted form score
Sønderjyske Fodbold — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Odense BK Sønderjyske Fodbold

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

Odense BK

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

Sønderjyske Fodbold

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Odense BK
vs
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Odense BK Sønderjyske Fodbold
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
10%
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.
-0.20 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Odense BK Sønderjyske Fodbold
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
10%
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 -0.20
Odense BK
Sønderjyske Fodbold
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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Odense BK
vs
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Odense BK Sønderjyske Fodbold
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
Odense BK 0.00
Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Odense BK Sønderjyske Fodbold
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
Odense BK 0.00
Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.00
Odense BK
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ODE had peak pressure around 83'.
  • SON started the game with stronger pressure.
ODE Pressure SON Pressure
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Pressure Index: ODE reached the top pressure at 83' (87.41).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Odense BK ODE Home
2 matches
Sønderjyske Fodbold SON Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T16:30:33+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
V. Røsholt Myhra
Norway
16 V. Røsholt Myhra
M. McCoy
Denmark
15 M. McCoy
J. Gomez
Gambia
29 J. Gomez
J. Berthel Askou Harvey
Denmark
13 J. Berthel Askou Harvey
U. Yttergård Jenssen
Substitution
Norway
5 U. Yttergård Jenssen
J. Arp
Substitution
Germany
7 J. Arp
J. Jensen
Substitution
Denmark
6 J. Jensen
I. Ouédraogo
Burkina Faso
22 I. Ouédraogo
A. Sørensen
Substitution
Denmark
3 A. Sørensen
N. Ganaus
Germany
17 N. Ganaus
T. Keskinen
Finland
9 T. Keskinen
M. Sorensen
Denmark
16 M. Sorensen
C. Duru
Substitution
Nigeria
23 C. Duru
M. Soulas
France
12 M. Soulas
M. Jensen
Denmark
5 M. Jensen
S. Sylvest Wæver
Denmark
3 S. Sylvest Wæver
M. Olesen
Substitution
Luxembourg
10 M. Olesen
S. Emini
Macedonia
7 S. Emini
A. Lyng
Substitution
Denmark
11 A. Lyng
S. Haidara
8 S. Haidara
D. Grétarsson
Substitution
Iceland
4 D. Grétarsson
M. Hoppe
United States
9 M. Hoppe

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 03, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Nature Energy Park
Capacity
15790
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sandi Putros
Jakob Mastrup
Steffen Beck Bramsen
Jonas Bøgelund

Statistics

Possession
ODE
55%
SON
45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 2
10 Shots 1
60 Dangerous attacks 46
56 Possession 44
7 Corners 9
12 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

7 Goal Kicks 14
4 Substitutions 5
23 Throwins 28
1 Hit Woodwork 0
20 Dribble Attempts 13
6 Successful Dribbles 5
30 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

118 Attacks 102
1 Big Chances Missed 2
4 Counter Attacks 5

Possession

49 Long Passes 75
501 Passes 392
443 Successful Passes 308
88 Successful Passes Percentage 79
15 Key Passes 7
25 Successful Long Passes 34
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 45

Defensive

2 Saves 3
22 Tackles 24
7 Interceptions 6
49 Duels Won 52

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 18
5 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

10 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Sandi Putros

Starting XI ▼

16
Viljar Myhra
Viljar Myhra Goalkeeper
6.9
5
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen Defender
6.43
2
Peter Therkildsen
Peter Therkildsen
Defender75'
6.86
13
Julius Berthel Askou
Julius Berthel Askou Defender
6.93
15
Marcus McCoy
Marcus McCoy Defender
6.67
29
James Gomez
James Gomez Defender
6.46
3
Adam Sørensen
Adam Sørensen Midfielder
7.05
11
Jona Niemiec
Jona Niemiec
Attacker60'
6.68
6
Jakob Bonde
Jakob Bonde Midfielder
7.47
8
Rasmus Falk
Rasmus Falk
Midfielder60'
7.01
7
Fiete Arp
Fiete Arp Midfielder
7.8
28
Magnus Andersen
Magnus Andersen
Defender67'
6.71
22
Ismahila Ouédraogo
Ismahila Ouédraogo Midfielder
7.01
9
Topi Keskinen
Topi Keskinen Attacker
7.28
17
Noah Ganaus
Noah Ganaus Attacker
6.25
Referee : Sandi Putros

Starting XI ▼

16
Marcus Bundgaard
Marcus Bundgaard Goalkeeper
6.13
3
Simon Wæver
Simon Wæver Defender
6.56
5
Magnus Jensen
Magnus Jensen Defender
8.17
12
Maxime Soulas
Maxime Soulas Defender
6.15
23
Ebube Duru
Ebube Duru Defender
5.91
30
Gustav Wagner
Gustav Wagner
Defender78'
4
Daníel Leó Grétarsson
Daníel Leó Grétarsson Midfielder
6.78
28
Anders Bergholt
Anders Bergholt
Midfielder46'
6.37
7
Sefer Emini
Sefer Emini Midfielder
6.74
8
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
Mohamed Cherif Haidara Midfielder
7.66
10
Mathias Olesen
Mathias Olesen Midfielder
6.5
32
David Boison
David Boison
Attacker5'
6.04
11
Alexander Lyng
Alexander Lyng Midfielder
6.78
15
Lirim Qamili
Lirim Qamili
Attacker69'
6.68
9
Matthew Hoppe
Matthew Hoppe Attacker
6.18

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Marcus McCoy
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
85'
85'
Event
Lirim Qamili
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Noah Ganaus
Header / 1st Goal
81'
78'
Event
Gustav Wagner → Ebube Duru
9th Substitution
Event
Peter Therkildsen → Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
8th Substitution
75'
69'
Event
Teodor Berg Haltvik → David Boison
6th Substitution
69'
Event
Lirim Qamili → Alexander Lyng
7th Substitution
Event
Magnus Andersen → Fiete Arp
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Rasmus Falk → Jakob Bonde
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Jona Niemiec → Adam Sørensen
4th Substitution
60'
46'
Event
Anders Bergholt → Daníel Leó Grétarsson
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
5'
Event
David Boison → Mathias Olesen
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Peter Therkildsen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Marcus McCoy.
85
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Lirim Qamili.
83
Attempt Attempt
Magnus Andersen's left-footed shot is saved.
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Noah Ganaus Head Shot Goal
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Noah Ganaus scores to make it 1-0.
79
Attempt Attempt
Jonah Niemiec takes a header shot but misses.
78
Update Update
On Gustav Wagner, off Ebube Gideon Duru.
78
Update Update
On Gustav Wagner, off Ebube Gideon Duru.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Update Update
Peter Therkildsen is on, and Ulrik Yttergard Jenssen is off.
73
Update Update
Teodor Haltvik's header is blocked.
69
Update Update
Teodor Haltvik is on, and David Boison is off.
69
Update Update
Lirim Qamili comes on for Alexander Lyng.
67
Update Update
On comes Magnus Andersen, off goes Fiete Arp.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Marcus McCoy takes a left-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Noah Ganaus takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
Jonah Niemiec comes on for Adam Sorensen.
60
Update Update
Rasmus Falk Jensen is coming on for Jacob Bonde.
59
Attempt Attempt
Jacob Bonde takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
57
Attempt Attempt
Sefer Emini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Attempt Attempt
Marcus McCoy takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
Attempt Attempt
Topi Keskinen takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Topi Keskinen's left-footed shot is saved.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Anders Pedersen comes on for Daniel Leo Gretarsson.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Attempt Attempt
Fiete Arp takes a right-footed shot but misses.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Attempt Attempt
Matthew Hoppe takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
34
Attempt Attempt
Adam Sorensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Lyng takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Fiete Arp takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Matthew Hoppe's right-footed shot is saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Adam Sorensen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
26
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Lyng's right-footed shot is blocked.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Leo Gretarsson takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
21
Attempt Attempt
Matthew Hoppe's right-footed shot is blocked.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Fiete Arp takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Fiete Arp takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Fiete Arp takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Topi Keskinen takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Alexander Lyng with his right foot is saved.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: David Boison comes on for Mathias Olesen.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Sandi Putros.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Odense BK 1-0 Sønderjyske Fodbold. Structural assessment: Odense BK 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.