Sønderjyske Fodbold vs Viborg FF preview

Denmark flag 2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark
Sydbank Park Fri, 7 Aug - 5:00 PM
Superliga
Sønderjyske FodboldSON
0 – 0
Viborg FFVFF
Full Time Fri, 7 Aug 5:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Sønderjyske Fodbold 0–0 Viborg FF. The match ended in a draw. Viborg FF showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.6 – 1.5 Viborg FF. Possession was 34%–66%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Viborg FF exhibited a significant structural deviation of 100 percent from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 outcome was not consistent with the xG differential favoring Viborg FF.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market projections for the encounter.
  • xG expectations: Viborg FF generated 1.53 xG while Sønderjyske Fodbold managed 0.63 xG.
  • Event impact: The absence of key events maintained the balance leading to the draw.
  • Red card distortion: With no red cards shown to either side there was no distortion from 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
M. Tykgaard
M. Tykgaard
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
M. Markus
M. Markus
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
J. Bæk
J. Bæk
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
F. Svendsen
F. Svendsen
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
Sønderjyske Fodbold F. Abdirahman
F. Abdirahman
VS
Viborg FF Nickolai Lund
Nickolai Lund
0.94
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.44
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Odense BK Rank: 61 L
FC Midtjylland Rank: 80 L
Nordsjælland Rank: 71 L
Viborg FF Rank: 67 W
AGF Rank: 75 L
Brøndby IF Rank: 69 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brøndby IF Rank: 70 L
Odense BK Rank: 59 W
AGF Rank: 75 L
Sønderjyske Fodbold Rank: 62 L
FC Midtjylland Rank: 79 D
Nordsjælland Rank: 71 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 4
4

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.
62.25
66.6
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Viborg FF
Power Score
62.25
66.6
League Position
11
5
Global Rank
507
366

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

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

Sønderjyske Fodbold

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

Viborg FF

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

Sønderjyske Fodbold ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Viborg FF
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.00
32.42
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.42
30.00
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
Sønderjyske Fodbold -0.27 Efficiency Index
vs
Viborg FF +0.27 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Viborg FF
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.

Sønderjyske Fodbold
vs
Viborg FF
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sønderjyske Fodbold Viborg FF
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
41%
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.
-0.08 vs -0.63
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sønderjyske Fodbold Viborg FF
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
41%
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).
-0.63 vs -0.08
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Viborg FF
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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Sønderjyske Fodbold
vs
Viborg FF
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sønderjyske Fodbold Viborg FF
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
Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.38
Viborg FF 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sønderjyske Fodbold Viborg FF
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
Sønderjyske Fodbold 0.00
Viborg FF 0.00
Sønderjyske Fodbold
Viborg FF
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VFF had peak pressure around 68'.
  • VFF started the game with stronger pressure.
SON Pressure VFF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VFF reached the top pressure at 68' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 8 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sønderjyske Fodbold SON Home
8 matches
Viborg FF VFF Away
Match Record
1
Wins
4
3
Draws
3
4
Losses
1
Goals
10
Goals Scored
15
15
Goals Conceded
10
-5
Goal Difference
+5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T00:00:29+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 07, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Superliga, Denmark · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Sydbank Park
Capacity
10000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Michael Tykgaard
Martin Markus
Jonas Bæk
Frederik Svendsen

Statistics

Possession
SON
38%
VFF
62%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 1
6 Shots 8
24 Dangerous attacks 68
34 Possession 66
4 Corners 7
7 Free kicks 18
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

78 Ball Safe 73
12 Goal Kicks 6
5 Goal Attempts 12
5 Substitutions 5
11 Throwins 24
16 Dribble Attempts 18
8 Successful Dribbles 8
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 44

Attacking

65 Attacks 90
1 Big Chances Missed 1
3 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

55 Long Passes 52
312 Passes 600
234 Successful Passes 521
75 Successful Passes Percentage 87
9 Key Passes 16
22 Successful Long Passes 35
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 67

Defensive

4 Saves 3
20 Tackles 16
15 Interceptions 8
42 Duels Won 48

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 22
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

1 Offsides 4
18 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Michael Tykgaard

Starting XI ▼

16
Marcus Bundgaard
Marcus Bundgaard (C) Goalkeeper
7.48
12
Maxime Soulas
Maxime Soulas Defender
7.82
20
Tobias Klysner
Tobias Klysner Defender
6.64
19
Pachanga Kristensen
Pachanga Kristensen
Defender66'
6.43
23
Ebube Duru
Ebube Duru Defender
6.87
30
Gustav Wagner
Gustav Wagner Defender
7.27
7
Sefer Emini
Sefer Emini Midfielder
7.1
8
Mohamed Cherif Haidara
Mohamed Cherif Haidara Midfielder
6.93
14
Teodor Berg Haltvik
Teodor Berg Haltvik Midfielder
6.99
22
Andreas Oggesen
Andreas Oggesen
Midfielder59'
6.41
17
Anders Hoeg
Anders Hoeg Midfielder
6.49
31
Ismaïl Seydi
Ismaïl Seydi
Attacker58'
6.87
32
David Boison
David Boison Midfielder
6.89
13
Dalton Wilkins
Dalton Wilkins
Defender85'
6.54
9
Matthew Hoppe
Matthew Hoppe Attacker
6.66
26
Bubacarr Tambedou
Bubacarr Tambedou
Attacker58'
6.47
Referee : Michael Tykgaard

Starting XI ▼

20
Kasper Kiilerich
Kasper Kiilerich Goalkeeper
7.29
4
Lukas Kirkegaard
Lukas Kirkegaard Defender
8.33
5
Zan Zaletel
Zan Zaletel Defender
7.32
23
Oliver Bundgaard
Oliver Bundgaard Defender
6.92
30
Srdjan Kuzmic
Srdjan Kuzmic Defender
7.05
26
Hjalte Bidstrup
Hjalte Bidstrup
Defender78'
6.65
8
Asker Beck
Asker Beck Midfielder
7.08
6
Mads Søndergaard
Mads Søndergaard
Midfielder67'
6.8
10
Thomas Jørgensen
Thomas Jørgensen Midfielder
7.26
34
Philip Keller
Philip Keller
Midfielder87'
13
Jeppe Grønning
Jeppe Grønning (C) Midfielder
7.05
11
Charly Nouck
Charly Nouck Attacker
7.31
19
Dorian Hanza
Dorian Hanza Attacker
6.52
36
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen
Attacker87'
29
Sami Jalal
Sami Jalal Attacker
7.1
21
Bilal Brahimi
Bilal Brahimi
Midfielder67'
6.76

Events

2ND-HALF
87'
Event
Philip Keller → Thomas Jørgensen
9th Substitution
87'
Event
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen → Dorian Hanza
10th Substitution
Event
Dalton Wilkins → David Boison
8th Substitution
85'
78'
Event
Hjalte Bidstrup → Srdjan Kuzmic
7th Substitution
67'
Event
Bilal Brahimi → Sami Jalal
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Mads Søndergaard → Asker Beck
6th Substitution
Event
Pachanga Kristensen → Tobias Klysner
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Andreas Oggesen → Teodor Berg Haltvik
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Ismaïl Seydi → Anders Hoeg
1st Substitution
58'
Event
Bubacarr Tambedou → Matthew Hoppe
2nd Substitution
58'
1ST-HALF
Event
Sefer Emini
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45+2'
7'
Event
Thomas Jørgensen
Goal disallowed

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-0.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ebube Gideon Duru attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Attempt Attempt
Haidara Mohamed Cherif takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Update Update
Adam Kleis-Kristoffersen replaces Dorian Hanza.
85
Update Update
On comes Philip Keller, off goes Thomas Jorgensen.
84
Update Update
Dalton Wilkins is on, and David Boison is off.
83
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
80
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
79
Update Update
Offside.
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Haidara Mohamed Cherif with his left foot, but it's saved.
71
Update Update
Hjalte Bidstrup replaces Srdjan Kuzmic.
71
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Bundgaard takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
67
Update Update
Offside.
67
Substitution Substitution
Mads Sondergaard is substituted off for Asker Beck.
66
Update Update
Bilal Brahimi is on, and Sami Jalal Karchoud is off.
66
Attempt Attempt
David Boison takes a left-footed shot but misses.
65
Update Update
On comes Pachanga Kristensen, off goes Tobias Klysner.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Kirkegaard attempts a header but misses the shot.
63
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
59
Update Update
Offside.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Andreas Oggesen comes on for Teodor Haltvik.
58
Update Update
Bubacarr Tambedou is on, and Matthew Hoppe is off.
56
Substitution Substitution
Ismail Seydi is substituted for Anders Hoeg.
53
Attempt Attempt
Asker Beck takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Attempt Attempt
Sefer Emini takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Teodor Haltvik takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sefer Emini.
45
Attempt Attempt
Sami Jalal Karchoud takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Sefer Emini.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Haidara Mohamed Cherif takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
30
Update Update
Offside.
29
Update Update
Offside.
28
Attempt Attempt
Teodor Haltvik takes a right-footed shot but misses.
28
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Kirkegaard takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
28
Attempt Attempt
Dorian Hanza takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Attempt Attempt
David Boison takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Update Update
Offside.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision results in a disallowed goal for Thomas Jorgensen due to offside.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Thomas Jorgensen with his left foot results in a goal.
7
Attempt Attempt
Srdjan Kuzmic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Thomas Jorgensen scores, making it 0-1.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Charly Horneman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Michael Tykgaard.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Sønderjyske Fodbold 0-0 Viborg FF. Structural assessment: Viborg FF 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.