Sønderjyske Fodbold vs Nordsjælland preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Sydbank Park Sun, 23 Aug - 10:00 AM
Superliga
Sønderjyske FodboldSON
NordsjællandFCN
KICKOFF : Sun, 23 Aug - 10:00 AM
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sønderjyske Fodbold welcome Nordsjælland to Sydbank Park for a Superliga regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The visitors enter as the stronger side according to power metrics, holding a 71.2 rating against the hosts' 61.09 and carrying a 10.1 point advantage overall. League standings reflect this gap with Nordsjælland positioned fourth domestically while Sønderjyske Fodbold sit twelfth. Form readings further separate the sides as the away team posts a markedly higher score. Both clubs will look to exploit available spaces in a match where structural differences could shape proceedings. Nordsjælland's superior standing and metrics suggest they will control much of the tempo at the venue.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Nordsjælland occupy fourth place domestically while Sønderjyske Fodbold sit twelfth in the Superliga.
  • Form: Nordsjælland post a form score of 25.89 compared to Sønderjyske Fodbold's 4.83.
  • Squad: Nordsjælland are the stronger side with a power score of 71.2 against Sønderjyske Fodbold's 61.09.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable ahead of this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not detailed in the provided data for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxy data for both teams.
  • xVariable: Nordsjælland hold a 10.1 point power advantage entering the match.
  • Market: Projection split: Sønderjyske Fodbold 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Nordsjælland 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sønderjyske Fodbold F. Abdirahman
F. Abdirahman
VS
Nordsjælland J. Olsen
J. Olsen
0.81
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.86
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 L
Viborg FF Rank: 67 D
Odense BK Rank: 61 L
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 L
Nordsjælland Rank: 71 L
Viborg FF Rank: 67 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Silkeborg IF Rank: 61 W
Randers FC Rank: 62 W
Horsens Rank: 50 D
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 61 W
FC Midtjylland Rank: 78 D
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 5
5
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
61.09
71.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Nordsjælland
Power Score
61.09
71.2
League Position
12
4
Global Rank
516
223

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sønderjyske Fodbold SON Home
6 matches
Nordsjælland FCN Away
Match Record
1
Wins
5
0
Draws
0
5
Losses
1
Goals
8
Goals Scored
17
17
Goals Conceded
8
-9
Goal Difference
+9
Expected Goals
3.19
xG
3.59
3.59
xGA
3.19

Data last updated: 2026-08-19T01:16:26+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Sydbank Park
Capacity
10000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

16
Marcus Bundgaard
Marcus Bundgaard Goalkeeper
6.6
15
Lirim Qamili
Lirim Qamili Centre Forward
6.38
33
Jacob Christensen
Jacob Christensen Defensive Midfield
6.09
8
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
Mohamed Cherif Haidara Attacking Midfield
7.02
26
Bubacarr Tambedou
Bubacarr Tambedou Left Wing
7.1
22
Andreas Oggesen
Andreas Oggesen Right Back
6.29
12
Maxime Soulas
Maxime Soulas Left Back
7.09
23
Ebube Duru
Ebube Duru Left Back
6.57
7
Sefer Emini
Sefer Emini Defensive Midfield
6.85
32
David Boison
David Boison Right Wing
6.35
25
Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason
Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason Right Back
5.92

Starting XI ▼

13
Andreas Hansen
Andreas Hansen Goalkeeper
6.99
25
Juho Lähteenmäki
Juho Lähteenmäki Midfielder
6.9
23
Runar Norheim
Runar Norheim Midfielder
6.91
40
Hjalte Boe Rasmussen
Hjalte Boe Rasmussen Attacker
6.4
29
Villum Berthelsen
Villum Berthelsen Centre Forward
6.88
10
Prince Amoako Junior
Prince Amoako Junior Attacker
6.42
18
Justin Janssen
Justin Janssen Central Midfield
7.12
8
Nicklas Røjkjær
Nicklas Røjkjær Central Midfield
7.46
3
Tobias Salquist
Tobias Salquist Centre Back
7.21
2
Peter Ankersen
Peter Ankersen Right Back
7.57
4
Noah Markmann
Noah Markmann Left Back
7.07

CONCLUSION

Nordsjælland arrive at Sydbank Park with clear advantages in power rating, league position and form that position them as the side likely to dictate play. Sønderjyske Fodbold will need to find defensive organisation and quick transitions to counter the visitors' strengths. The match offers an opportunity for the away team to build on their domestic standing while the hosts seek to close the gap through home support and structured defending. Set piece situations may provide moments of uncertainty given the low confidence data available. Overall the contest highlights the structural differences between the two Superliga sides this season.