Randers FC vs Lyngby Boldklub preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Cepheus Park Randers Sun, 9 Aug - 2:00 PM
Superliga
Randers FCRDF
2 0
Lyngby BoldklubLBB
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 2:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Randers FC defeated Lyngby Boldklub with a final score of 2-0. The game began with Randers taking the lead before halftime, making the score 1-0 at the break. Although Lyngby Boldklub controlled more of the ball with 58 percent possession and created better chances according to expected goals metrics where they held 1.49 to Randers' 1.13, it was the home team that found the net twice. This result came despite the xG differential favoring the visitors by 0.36. Randers FC, identified as the stronger side, managed to secure the win through clinical finishing. The absence of any red cards meant both teams played with full squads for the entire duration. Such performances underscore the unpredictable nature of the sport where statistics do not always dictate the result.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Randers FC achieved a significant deviation by winning the match as the stronger team.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the stronger team's overall performance.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved inconsistent with the xG values recorded.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with expectations for the stronger side.
  • xG expectations: Home xG measured 1.13 against an away xG of 1.49.
  • Event impact: Two goals delivered the decisive 2-0 victory for the home side.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown, creating no distortion in the contest.
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
M. Krogh
M. Krogh
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. Cortzen
D. Cortzen
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
O. Kronlykke
O. Kronlykke
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
L. Graagaard
L. Graagaard
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
Randers FC R. Bertelsen
R. Bertelsen
VS
Lyngby Boldklub M. Jespersen
M. Jespersen
1.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.5
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nordsjælland Rank: 72 L
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 D
FC København Rank: 75 L
Odense BK Rank: 61 D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 53 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
AGF Rank: 77 D
FC København Rank: 73 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.39
41.03
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Randers FC
Lyngby Boldklub
Power Score
61.39
41.03
League Position
4
11
Global Rank
540
737

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

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

Randers FC

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

Lyngby Boldklub

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

Randers FC ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Lyngby Boldklub
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.62
33.36
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.36
27.62
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
Randers FC -0.64 Efficiency Index
vs
Lyngby Boldklub +0.64 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Randers FC
Lyngby Boldklub
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.

Randers FC
vs
Lyngby Boldklub
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Randers FC Lyngby Boldklub
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
20%
14%
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 -0.21
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Randers FC Lyngby Boldklub
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
14%
20%
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).
-0.21 vs -0.23
Randers FC
Lyngby Boldklub
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.

–
Randers FC
vs
Lyngby Boldklub
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Randers FC Lyngby Boldklub
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
—
—
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
Randers FC 0.31
Lyngby Boldklub 0.13
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Randers FC Lyngby Boldklub
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
—
—
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
Randers FC 0.00
Lyngby Boldklub 0.06
Randers FC
Lyngby Boldklub
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 50'.
  • LBB started the game with stronger pressure.
RDF Pressure LBB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LBB reached the top pressure at 50' (86.34).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Randers FC RDF Home
2 matches
Lyngby Boldklub LBB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:46:19+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Cepheus Park Randers
Capacity
12000
Attendance
4051
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Morten Krogh
Daniel Cortzen
Ole Kronlykke
Lasse Læbel Graagaard

Statistics

Possession
RDF
44%
LBB
56%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 6
32 Dangerous attacks 107
42 Possession 58
3 Corners 9
16 Free kicks 9
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

87 Ball Safe 66
10 Goal Kicks 7
8 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 23
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0
14 Dribble Attempts 17
8 Successful Dribbles 7
57 Successful Dribbles Percentage 41

Attacking

81 Attacks 152
1 Big Chances Missed 3
6 Counter Attacks 5

Possession

70 Long Passes 43
427 Passes 568
330 Successful Passes 468
77 Successful Passes Percentage 82
9 Key Passes 9
21 Successful Long Passes 16
30 Successful Long Passes Percentage 37

Defensive

4 Saves 1
20 Tackles 13
18 Interceptions 8
59 Duels Won 39

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 34
5 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
9 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Morten Krogh

Starting XI ▼

32
Jannich Storch
Jannich Storch Goalkeeper
7.23
3
Daniel Høegh
Daniel Høegh Defender
7.54
4
Wessel Dammers
Wessel Dammers (C) Defender
7.35
15
M. Sjølstad
M. Sjølstad Defender
7.19
33
Cyril Edudzi
Cyril Edudzi
Attacker71'
6.87
24
Sabil Hansen
Sabil Hansen Defender
8.12
31
Felix Sommer
Felix Sommer
Defender60'
6.48
6
John Björkengren
John Björkengren Midfielder
6.67
14
Frederik Lauenborg
Frederik Lauenborg
Midfielder46'
6.62
7
Mike Themsen
Mike Themsen Midfielder
6.95
8
Laurits Pedersen
Laurits Pedersen Midfielder
7.32
11
Elies Mahmoud
Elies Mahmoud Midfielder
7.34
17
Mathias Greve
Mathias Greve Midfielder
6.66
44
Nikolas Dyhr
Nikolas Dyhr
Defender61'
6.46
30
Mohamed Sankoh
Mohamed Sankoh Attacker
7.07
77
Kasper Junker
Kasper Junker
Attacker18'
7.09
Referee : Morten Krogh

Starting XI ▼

31
Diego Kochen
Diego Kochen Goalkeeper
6.35
2
O. Buur
O. Buur Defender
6.74
4
C. Allen
C. Allen
Defender81'
6.42
12
Davíd Helgi Aronsson
Davíd Helgi Aronsson Defender
5.98
25
Renzo Tytens
Renzo Tytens Defender
6.28
6
Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson
Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson
Defender60'
6.52
30
Mikkel Fischer
Mikkel Fischer Defender
6.68
7
S. Colyn
S. Colyn Midfielder
6.94
5
Oliver Højer
Oliver Højer
Midfielder60'
6.44
13
C. Winther
C. Winther (C) Midfielder
7.13
14
L. Sandgrav
L. Sandgrav Midfielder
6.84
18
Jens Jakob Thomasen
Jens Jakob Thomasen
Midfielder68'
6.61
19
G. Fraulo
G. Fraulo Midfielder
6.68
10
Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson Attacker
6.73
16
Asbjørn Bøndergaard
Asbjørn Bøndergaard Attacker
6.41
26
F. Gytkjær
F. Gytkjær
Attacker60'
6.27

Events

2ND-HALF
81'
Event
C. Allen → O. Buur
10th Substitution
78'
Event
C. Winther
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Cyril Edudzi → M. Sjølstad
9th Substitution
71'
68'
Event
Jens Jakob Thomasen → L. Sandgrav
8th Substitution
Event
Nikolas Dyhr → Mathias Greve
7th Substitution
61'
Event
Felix Sommer → Sabil Hansen
6th Substitution
60'
60'
Event
F. Gytkjær → Asbjørn Bøndergaard
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Oliver Højer → S. Colyn
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson → Renzo Tytens
5th Substitution
Event
Kasper Junker
Header / 2nd Goal
49'
Event
Frederik Lauenborg → John Björkengren
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Kasper Junker → Mohamed Sankoh
1st Substitution
18'
Event
Mohamed Sankoh
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
15'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot missed.
90
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot missed.
90
Update Update
Offside.
88
Attempt Attempt
Casper Kaarsbo Winther takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
86
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Fraulo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
86
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-0.
86
Update Update
Offside.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Substitution Substitution
Cornelius Allen is substituted for Oskar Buur.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Casper Kaarsbo Winther.
77
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Junker takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
76
Update Update
Offside.
72
Attempt Attempt
Mikkel Fischer takes a shot with his head but misses.
71
Update Update
Cyril Edudzi is on, and Martin Andre Sjolstad is off.
68
Update Update
On comes Jens Thomasen, off goes Lauge Sandgrav.
66
Update Update
On comes Jens Thomasen, off goes Lauge Sandgrav.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Fraulo takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
61
Substitution Substitution
Felix Sommer is substituted for Sabil Hansen.
61
Update Update
Nikolas Dyhr comes on for Mathias Greve.
60
Update Update
Oliver Hojer replaces Simon Colyn.
60
Update Update
On comes Daniel Freyr Kristjansson, off goes Renzo Tytens.
60
Update Update
Frederik Gytkjaer is on, and Asbjorn Bondergaard is off.
58
Update Update
On comes Daniel Freyr Kristjansson, off goes Renzo Tytens.
50
Substitution Substitution
Frederik Gytkjaer is substituted off for Asbjorn Bondergaard.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
46
Update Update
Frederik Lauenborg comes on for John Bjorkengren.
45
Attempt Attempt
Renzo Tytens takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Simon Colyn takes a right-footed shot but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
Isak Snaer Thorvaldsson takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
40
Update Update
Offside.
39
Update Update
Offside.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Mike Themsen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Attempt Attempt
Lauge Sandgrav's header is saved.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Update Update
Kasper Junker is on, and Mohamed Sankoh is off.
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Mohamed Sankoh with his left foot finds the back of the net.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mohamed Sankoh scores to make it 1-0.
14
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Sankoh takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
13
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mohamed Sankoh scores to make it 1-0.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Offside.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Wessel Dammers scores to make it 1-0.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Morten Krogh.

CONCLUSION

The victory for Randers FC illustrates the importance of taking opportunities when they arise, even when underlying metrics suggest otherwise. With the match concluding at 2-0, the home side demonstrated resilience and efficiency in front of goal. Lyngby will likely reflect on their inability to convert possession into tangible rewards. This game serves as a reminder that football outcomes hinge on moments of quality rather than solely on statistical dominance. Both teams showed determination, but Randers capitalized effectively on their chances to claim all three points. The lack of disciplinary issues allowed for an open contest focused purely on tactical execution and skill. Overall, this result boosts Randers' standing while prompting Lyngby to reassess their approach in future fixtures.