Silkeborg IF vs Odense BK preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
JYSK park Mon, 10 Aug - 5:00 PM
Superliga
Silkeborg IFSIL
1 0
Odense BKODE
Full Time Mon, 10 Aug 5:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Silkeborg IF secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Odense BK in a tightly contested match that remained goalless at halftime. The home side, identified as the stronger team, managed to edge out their opponents despite similar expected goal figures of 1.29 for Silkeborg IF and 1.24 for Odense BK. Possession was almost evenly split with Silkeborg IF holding 51 percent compared to 49 percent for the visitors. The game featured no red cards for either side, allowing both teams to maintain their full complements throughout the ninety minutes. This result proved consistent with the underlying metrics as the slight xG advantage translated into the sole goal of the contest. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the encounter where small margins decided the outcome in favor of the home team. In the first half both teams struggled to create clear opportunities leading to a scoreless interval. The second half saw Silkeborg IF break the deadlock with a crucial goal that proved decisive. Overall the performance reflected the close xG values indicating a balanced affair where efficiency played a key role in determining the winner.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Silkeborg IF recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent as the stronger team.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns for both sides.
  • xG alignment: Outcome aligned with xG values of 1.29 for Silkeborg IF and 1.24 for Odense BK.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed market aligned with the stronger team claiming victory.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations showed a minimal differential of 0.05 between the sides.
  • Event impact: The 1-0 scoreline emerged without disruptive events in a 0-0 halftime draw.
  • Red card distortion: No red card distortion affected play as both teams ended with full squads.
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. Funder
S. Funder
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
R. Risum
R. Risum
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. Petersen
A. Petersen
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
M. Kristoffersen
M. Kristoffersen
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
Silkeborg IF M. Dahm Kjaergaard
M. Dahm Kjaergaard
VS
Odense BK T. Thomasberg
T. Thomasberg
1.2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.2
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC København Rank: 75 L
Randers FC Rank: 60 D
Fredericia Rank: 55 L
FC København Rank: 75 L
Odense BK Rank: 60 W
Randers FC Rank: 61 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 65 W
Viborg FF Rank: 65 L
Vejle Boldklub Rank: 53 L
Randers FC Rank: 61 D
Silkeborg IF Rank: 62 L
Fredericia Rank: 55 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 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.
61.66
60.29
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Silkeborg IF
Odense BK
Power Score
61.66
60.29
League Position
7
8
Global Rank
534
568

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

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

Silkeborg IF

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

Odense BK

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

Silkeborg IF ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Odense BK
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.61
27.04
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.04
29.61
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
Silkeborg IF +0.30 Efficiency Index
vs
Odense BK -0.30 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Silkeborg IF
Odense BK
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.

Silkeborg IF
vs
Odense BK
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Silkeborg IF Odense BK
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
29%
12%
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.
-0.37 vs -0.15
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Silkeborg IF Odense BK
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
12%
29%
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).
-0.15 vs -0.37
Silkeborg IF
Odense BK
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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Silkeborg IF
vs
Odense BK
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Silkeborg IF Odense BK
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
Silkeborg IF 0.31
Odense BK 0.15
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Silkeborg IF Odense BK
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
Silkeborg IF 0.00
Odense BK 0.02
Silkeborg IF
Odense BK
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 84'.
  • ODE started the game with stronger pressure.
SIL Pressure ODE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ODE reached the top pressure at 84' (88.36).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Silkeborg IF SIL Home
4 matches
Odense BK ODE Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
9
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-11T00:00:43+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 10, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
JYSK park
Capacity
10000
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Svend Funder
Rene Risum
Alex Petersen
Mads-Kristoffer Kristoffersen

Statistics

Possession
SIL
50%
ODE
50%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 4
42 Dangerous attacks 65
51 Possession 49
6 Corners 3
17 Free kicks 7
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

96 Ball Safe 69
10 Goal Kicks 6
6 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 3
18 Throwins 25
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0
21 Dribble Attempts 16
9 Successful Dribbles 9
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 56

Attacking

78 Attacks 140
2 Big Chances Missed 2
0 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

48 Long Passes 47
549 Passes 514
466 Successful Passes 434
85 Successful Passes Percentage 84
12 Key Passes 7
18 Successful Long Passes 19
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

3 Saves 2
16 Tackles 21
8 Interceptions 13
48 Duels Won 50

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 17
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
7 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Svend Funder

Starting XI ▼

1
Aske Andrésen
Aske Andrésen Goalkeeper
7.29
3
Robin Østrøm
Robin Østrøm (C) Defender
6.98
24
Alexander Priesborg
Alexander Priesborg Defender
7.77
29
William Løkke Møller
William Løkke Møller Defender
6.75
4
Pedro Ganchas
Pedro Ganchas
Defender82'
6.46
7
Villads Westh
Villads Westh Midfielder
6.95
36
Julius Lorents
Julius Lorents
Midfielder81'
6.48
19
Jens Martin Gammelby
Jens Martin Gammelby Midfielder
6.85
20
Mads Larsen
Mads Larsen Midfielder
7.86
27
William Kirk
William Kirk Midfielder
6.13
14
Sofus Berger
Sofus Berger
Midfielder69'
6.82
11
Oliver Ross
Oliver Ross Attacker
7.19
10
Younes Bakiz
Younes Bakiz
Midfielder69'
6.67
17
Callum McCowatt
Callum McCowatt Attacker
7.97
21
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard
Lucas Thorst Riisgaard Attacker
6.06
22
Rami Al Hajj
Rami Al Hajj
Midfielder69'
6.74
Referee : Svend Funder

Starting XI ▼

16
Viljar Myhra
Viljar Myhra Goalkeeper
6.7
5
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen Defender
6.6
28
Magnus Andersen
Magnus Andersen
Defender59'
6.47
13
Julius Berthel Askou
Julius Berthel Askou Defender
6.89
15
Marcus McCoy
Marcus McCoy Defender
7.19
29
James Gomez
James Gomez Defender
7.15
3
Adam Sørensen
Adam Sørensen Midfielder
6.89
26
Lasse Legolas
Lasse Legolas
Attacker67'
6.34
8
Rasmus Falk
Rasmus Falk (C) Midfielder
6.93
9
Topi Keskinen
Topi Keskinen Midfielder
6.07
22
Ismahila Ouédraogo
Ismahila Ouédraogo Midfielder
7.44
6
Jakob Bonde
Jakob Bonde Attacker
6.52
2
Peter Therkildsen
Peter Therkildsen
Defender59'
7.06
17
Noah Ganaus
Noah Ganaus Attacker
6.93

Events

2ND-HALF
90+7'
Event
Julius Berthel Askou
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
84'
Event
Lasse Legolas
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Pedro Ganchas → William Løkke Møller
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Julius Lorents → Villads Westh
7th Substitution
81'
77'
Event
Lasse Legolas
Penalty cancelled
Event
Younes Bakiz → Oliver Ross
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Sofus Berger → William Kirk
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Rami Al Hajj → Lucas Thorst Riisgaard
6th Substitution
69'
Event
Callum McCowatt
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
67'
67'
Event
Lasse Legolas → Adam Sørensen
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Magnus Andersen → Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
1st Substitution
59'
Event
Peter Therkildsen → Jakob Bonde
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Callum McCowatt
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
51'
1ST-HALF
Event
Oliver Ross
Penalty disallowed
26'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Julius Askou receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Sofus Berger Brix takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Callum McCowatt takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Callum McCowatt takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
Offside.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Lasse Legolas.
82
Update Update
Pedro Ganchas is on, and William Møller is off.
81
Substitution Substitution
Julius Nielsen is substituted for Villads Westh.
80
Attempt Attempt
James Gomez takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
78
Update Update
VAR decision pending for a potential penalty.
77
Update Update
VAR decision pending regarding a potential penalty.
77
Attempt Attempt
Lasse Legolas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Attempt Attempt
Younes Bakiz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
69
Update Update
Sofus Berger Brix is on, and William Kirk is off.
69
Update Update
Younes Bakiz is on, and Oliver Ross is off.
69
Update Update
Rami Hajal comes on for Lucas Riisgaard.
67
Update Update
Lasse Legolas is on, and Adam Sorensen is off.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Callum McCowatt receives a yellow card.
66
Update Update
Lasse Legolas is on, and Adam Sorensen is off.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Callum McCowatt.
62
Update Update
VAR decision pending for a potential penalty.
62
Attempt Attempt
Jens Martin Gammelby takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
62
Attempt Attempt
Villads Westh takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
59
Update Update
On comes Magnus Andersen, off goes Ulrik Yttergard Jenssen.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Peter Therkildsen comes on for Jacob Bonde.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Ulrik Yttergard Jenssen.
54
Attempt Attempt
Ulrik Yttergard Jenssen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Callum McCowatt scores with a right-footed shot.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Callum McCowatt scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Oliver Ross.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Rasmus Falk Jensen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
43
Attempt Attempt
William Kirk takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
42
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Ross takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Riisgaard takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Ross takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Update Update
VAR decision is pending regarding a penalty.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
William Kirk takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Jacob Bonde takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
8
Attempt Attempt
Jacob Bonde takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
3
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Svend Funder.

CONCLUSION

The final result saw Silkeborg IF triumph 1-0 against Odense BK confirming their status as the stronger side in this fixture. With no deviations from expected patterns and alignment in key metrics the match unfolded in a predictable manner based on the data. The absence of any disciplinary issues ensured a fair contest focused purely on tactical execution and finishing. Both teams displayed comparable levels of possession and threat creation underscoring the fine line between success and failure in such encounters. This outcome reinforces the importance of converting marginal advantages into tangible results on the pitch.