Randers FC vs Silkeborg IF preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Cepheus Park Randers Mon, 27 Jul - 5:00 PM
Superliga
Randers FCRDF
1 – 1
Silkeborg IFSIL
Full Time Mon, 27 Jul 5:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Mike Themsen - 10'
Goal
|
Goal
Oliver Ross - 45+1'

CONTEXT

Randers FC hosted Silkeborg IF in a competitive league encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw. The home side took the lead in the first half but Silkeborg IF responded quickly to level the score before the break leaving the teams even at halftime. Both sides maintained intensity throughout the second half without adding to the scoreline. Possession favored the visitors at 54 percent against 46 percent for Randers. Expected goals stood nearly identical at 0.91 for the home team and 0.93 for the away side reflecting a tightly balanced contest. No red cards were shown by the officials. Silkeborg IF entered as the stronger side yet the draw proved consistent with the underlying metrics and the match saw no major second half adjustments from either team.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Silkeborg IF showed a significant structural deviation of 100 percent from pre-match positioning.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall team performances across the fixture.
  • xG alignment: The xG alignment matched the 1-1 draw with values of 0.91 and 0.93.
  • Market alignment: The final result stayed aligned with pre-match positioning for both sides.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were met as the narrow differential supported the drawn outcome.
  • Event impact: Event impact stayed minimal with no major incidents changing match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent as neither side received any dismissals.
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
J. Karlsen
J. Karlsen
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
V. Skytte
V. Skytte
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
L. Hummelgaard
L. Hummelgaard
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. Putros
S. Putros
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
Silkeborg IF M. Dahm Kjaergaard
M. Dahm Kjaergaard
1.14
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.21
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC København Rank: 73 L
Odense BK Rank: 59 D
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 53 W
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 L
Fredericia Rank: 55 D
Odense BK Rank: 59 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fredericia Rank: 55 L
FC København Rank: 73 L
Odense BK Rank: 59 W
Randers FC Rank: 60 W
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 53 W
Fredericia Rank: 55 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 5
5

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.23
60.83
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Randers FC
Silkeborg IF
Power Score
60.23
60.83
League Position
5
8
Global Rank
556
537

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Randers FC

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

Randers FC ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Silkeborg IF
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.26
27.22
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.22
23.26
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 -0.44 Efficiency Index
vs
Silkeborg IF +0.44 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Randers FC
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.

Randers FC
vs
Silkeborg IF
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Randers FC Silkeborg IF
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
15%
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.
-0.11 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Randers FC Silkeborg IF
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
15%
12%
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).
-0.14 vs -0.11
Randers FC
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.

–
Randers FC
vs
Silkeborg IF
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Randers FC Silkeborg IF
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 0.15
Silkeborg IF 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Randers FC Silkeborg IF
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 0.02
Silkeborg IF 0.02
Randers FC
Silkeborg IF
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SIL had peak pressure around 8'.
  • SIL started the game with stronger pressure.
RDF Pressure SIL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SIL reached the top pressure at 8' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 7 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Randers FC RDF Home
7 matches
Silkeborg IF SIL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
5
1
Draws
1
5
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
11
11
Goals Conceded
2
-9
Goal Difference
+9
Expected Goals
1.09
xG
1.13
1.13
xGA
1.09

Data last updated: 2026-07-28T00:00:32+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 27, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Cepheus Park Randers
Capacity
12000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jacob Karlsen
Victor Skytte
Lars Hummelgaard
Sandi Putros

Statistics

Possession
RDF
48%
SIL
52%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 1
2 Shots 3
54 Dangerous attacks 54
46 Possession 54
5 Corners 7
4 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

123 Ball Safe 135
4 Goal Kicks 7
5 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 19
1 Assists 1
14 Dribble Attempts 15
8 Successful Dribbles 4
57 Successful Dribbles Percentage 27

Attacking

116 Attacks 98
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

31 Long Passes 36
532 Passes 634
461 Successful Passes 561
87 Successful Passes Percentage 88
7 Key Passes 9
16 Successful Long Passes 10
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 28

Defensive

5 Saves 1
19 Tackles 15
8 Interceptions 11
44 Duels Won 42

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 16
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
13 Fouls 4

Lineup

Referee : Jacob Karlsen

Starting XI ▼

32
Jannich Storch
Jannich Storch Goalkeeper
7.16
2
Lucas Lissens
Lucas Lissens Defender
6.84
23
Benjamin Orn
Benjamin Orn
Defender68'
6.5
3
Daniel Høegh
Daniel Høegh Defender
7.13
4
Wessel Dammers
Wessel Dammers (C) Defender
6.82
15
M. Sjølstad
M. Sjølstad Defender
7.1
44
Nikolas Dyhr
Nikolas Dyhr
Defender68'
6.79
6
John Björkengren
John Björkengren Midfielder
7.01
7
Mike Themsen
Mike Themsen Midfielder
7.15
25
Ousseynou Fall Seck
Ousseynou Fall Seck
Midfielder80'
6.47
8
Laurits Pedersen
Laurits Pedersen Midfielder
6.83
11
Elies Mahmoud
Elies Mahmoud Midfielder
7.11
33
Cyril Edudzi
Cyril Edudzi Midfielder
6.42
17
Mathias Greve
Mathias Greve
Midfielder56'
6.55
30
Mohamed Sankoh
Mohamed Sankoh Attacker
6.63
77
Kasper Junker
Kasper Junker
Attacker80'
6.53
Referee : Jacob Karlsen

Starting XI ▼

1
Aske Andrésen
Aske Andrésen Goalkeeper
6.62
3
Robin Østrøm
Robin Østrøm (C) Defender
6.98
19
Jens Martin Gammelby
Jens Martin Gammelby Defender
6.56
29
William Løkke Møller
William Løkke Møller Defender
6.9
7
Villads Westh
Villads Westh Midfielder
7.52
20
Mads Larsen
Mads Larsen Midfielder
7.37
27
William Kirk
William Kirk Midfielder
6.68
14
Sofus Berger
Sofus Berger
Midfielder79'
6.61
36
Julius Lorents
Julius Lorents Midfielder
6.3
24
Alexander Priesborg
Alexander Priesborg
Defender46'
6.55
11
Oliver Ross
Oliver Ross Attacker
7.44
21
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard
Attacker58'
6.21
17
Callum McCowatt
Callum McCowatt Attacker
7.41
9
Alexander Simmelhack
Alexander Simmelhack
Attacker79'
6.5
22
Rami Al Hajj
Rami Al Hajj Attacker
6.86
10
Younes Bakiz
Younes Bakiz
Midfielder65'
6.7

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Kasper Junker → Mohamed Sankoh
9th Substitution
80'
Event
Ousseynou Fall Seck → Mike Themsen
10th Substitution
80'
79'
Event
Sofus Berger → William Kirk
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Alexander Simmelhack → Callum McCowatt
8th Substitution
Event
Nikolas Dyhr → M. Sjølstad
5th Substitution
68'
Event
Benjamin Orn → Lucas Lissens
6th Substitution
68'
65'
Event
Younes Bakiz → Rami Al Hajj
4th Substitution
58'
Event
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard → Oliver Ross
3rd Substitution
Event
Mathias Greve → Cyril Edudzi
2nd Substitution
56'
46'
Event
Alexander Priesborg → Julius Lorents
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Oliver Ross
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Laurits Pedersen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
37'
Event
Mike Themsen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
10'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sofus Berger Brix Left Footed Shot Missed
90
Corner Corner
Corner
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexander Madsen Right Footed Shot Missed
87
Corner Corner
Corner
86
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexander Madsen Right Footed Shot Missed
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Younes Bakiz Right Footed Shot Saved
82
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ousseynou Fall Seck Head Shot Missed
81
Update Update
On Kasper Junker，Off Mohamed Sankoh
80
Update Update
On Ousseynou Seck，Off Mike Themsen
79
Update Update
On Alexander Illum Simmelhack，Off Callum McCowatt
79
Update Update
On Sofus Berger Brix，Off William Kirk
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mathias Greve Right Footed Shot Blocked
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot - John Bjorkengren Left Footed Shot Missed
73
Corner Corner
Corner
69
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Elies Mahmoud Left Footed Shot Blocked
68
Update Update
On Benjamin Orn，Off Lucas Lissens
68
Update Update
On Nikolas Dyhr，Off Martin Andre Sjolstad
65
Corner Corner
Corner
65
Update Update
On Younes Bakiz，Off Rami Hajal
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Villads Westh Left Footed Shot Missed
58
Update Update
On Lucas Riisgaard，Off Oliver Ross
56
Update Update
On Mathias Greve，Off Cyril Edudzi
55
Update Update
Offside
48
Update Update
Offside
46
Update Update
On Alexander Madsen，Off Julius Nielsen
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Oliver Ross Right Footed Shot Goal
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Oliver Ross Right Footed Shot Goal
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Oliver Ross 1-1，Assist：Callum McCowatt
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jens Martin Gammelby Right Footed Shot Missed
42
Corner Corner
Corner
41
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Callum McCowatt Left Footed Shot Saved
37
Corner Corner
Corner
37
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Laurits Pedersen
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Elies Mahmoud Left Footed Shot Blocked
33
Corner Corner
Corner
32
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lucas Lissens Head Shot Saved
31
Corner Corner
Corner
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Elies Mahmoud Right Footed Shot Blocked
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Oliver Ross Right Footed Shot Saved
19
Corner Corner
Corner
19
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rami Hajal Right Footed Shot Blocked
17
Update Update
Offside
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Mike Themsen Right Footed Shot Goal
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-0
8
Corner Corner
Corner
7
Corner Corner
Corner
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Callum McCowatt Right Footed Shot Blocked
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Villads Westh Left Footed Shot Saved
6
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Jacob Karlsen

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Randers FC and Silkeborg IF delivered a balanced result that reflected the close expected goals and possession split. Both teams scored once before halftime and defended resolutely afterward to preserve parity. Silkeborg IF as the stronger side could not convert their slight edge into a victory while Randers held firm at home. The lack of red cards kept the contest at full strength throughout and no second half adjustments shifted the momentum. Overall the outcome aligned with the metrics and highlighted the competitive nature of the matchup between these sides in the league standings.